TCExam vs Frappe School
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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Frappe School
Self-hosted course delivery built on the Frappe framework
| Feature | TCExam | Frappe School |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Learning & Courses | Learning & Courses |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Vue |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 617 | ★ 3,116 |
| First released | 2004 | 2022 |
| Replaces | ExamSoft | Teachable, Moodle |
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 Frappe School if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.1k GitHub stars)
- Written in Vue
Frequently asked questions
Is TCExam or Frappe School better?
Neither is universally better. Frappe School has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are TCExam and Frappe School free and open-source?
Yes. TCExam is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Frappe School under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run TCExam and Frappe School with Docker?
TCExam: yes. Frappe School: yes.