Learnhouse vs Open edX
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted learning & courses options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Learnhouse
Modern open-source learning management system
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Open edX
Scalable open-source platform for online courses
| Feature | Learnhouse | Open edX |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Learning & Courses | Learning & Courses |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 8,192 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, kubernetes, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,108 | ★ 8,156 |
| First released | 2022 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Canvas, Moodle | Coursera, Canvas |
Why pick each one
Choose Learnhouse if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2.1k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Choose Open edX if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 8.2k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is Learnhouse or Open edX better?
Neither is universally better. Open edX has the larger community, while Learnhouse is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Learnhouse and Open edX free and open-source?
Yes. Learnhouse is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Open edX under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Learnhouse and Open edX with Docker?
Learnhouse: yes. Open edX: yes.