Flashy vs Oppia
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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Oppia
Create interactive lessons that teach through exploration
| Feature | Flashy | Oppia |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Learning & Courses | Learning & Courses |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 13 | ★ 6,758 |
| First released | 2021 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Anki, Quizlet | Khan Academy |
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 Oppia if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 6.8k GitHub stars
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Flashy or Oppia better?
Neither is universally better. Oppia 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 Oppia free and open-source?
Yes. Flashy is licensed under MIT and Oppia under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Flashy and Oppia with Docker?
Flashy: yes. Oppia: yes.