Flashy 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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Flashy
Open-source spaced repetition flashcard web app
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Open edX
Scalable open-source platform for online courses
| Feature | Flashy | Open edX |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Learning & Courses | Learning & Courses |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 8,192 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, kubernetes, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 13 | ★ 8,156 |
| First released | 2021 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Anki, Quizlet | Coursera, Canvas |
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 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 Flashy or Open edX better?
Neither is universally better. Open edX 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 Open edX free and open-source?
Yes. Flashy is licensed under MIT and Open edX under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Flashy and Open edX with Docker?
Flashy: yes. Open edX: yes.