Flashy vs Moodle
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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Flashy
Open-source spaced repetition flashcard web app
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Moodle
World's most popular open-source learning platform
| Feature | Flashy | Moodle |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Learning & Courses | Learning & Courses |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, bare-metal, kubernetes |
| GitHub stars | ★ 13 | ★ 7,315 |
| First released | 2021 | 2002 |
| Replaces | Anki, Quizlet | Canvas, Blackboard |
Why pick each one
Choose Flashy if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
Choose Moodle if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 7.3k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is Flashy or Moodle better?
Neither is universally better. Moodle has the larger community, while Flashy is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Flashy and Moodle free and open-source?
Yes. Flashy is licensed under MIT and Moodle under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Flashy and Moodle with Docker?
Flashy: yes. Moodle: yes.