TCExam vs RapidPro
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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TCExam
Open-source computer-based assessment system
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RapidPro
Visual platform for building messaging-based learning flows
| Feature | TCExam | RapidPro |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Learning & Courses | Learning & Courses |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 4,096 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 617 | ★ 905 |
| First released | 2004 | 2015 |
| Replaces | ExamSoft | Twilio Studio |
Why pick each one
Choose TCExam if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
Choose RapidPro if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is TCExam or RapidPro better?
Neither is universally better. RapidPro has the larger community, while TCExam is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are TCExam and RapidPro free and open-source?
Yes. TCExam is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and RapidPro under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run TCExam and RapidPro with Docker?
TCExam: yes. RapidPro: yes.