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Forma LMS vs OpenBoard Interactive

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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FO Forma LMS Open-source corporate e-learning management system VS OP OpenBoard Interactive Interactive whiteboard software for teaching
FeatureForma LMSOpenBoard Interactive
CategoryLearning & CoursesLearning & Courses
LicenseGPL-2.0GPL-3.0
LanguagePHPC++
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB512 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, sourcebinary, source
GitHub stars★ 38★ 3,020
First released20122018
ReplacesTalentLMS, DoceboSMART Notebook, Promethean

Why pick each one

Choose Forma LMS if…

  • Released under the GPL-2.0 license
  • Written in PHP
Forma LMS details

Choose OpenBoard Interactive if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Active community (3k GitHub stars)
  • Written in C++
OpenBoard Interactive details

Frequently asked questions

Is Forma LMS or OpenBoard Interactive better?

OpenBoard Interactive is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Forma LMS if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Forma LMS and OpenBoard Interactive free and open-source?

Yes. Forma LMS is licensed under GPL-2.0 and OpenBoard Interactive under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Forma LMS and OpenBoard Interactive with Docker?

Forma LMS: check the project docs for container support. OpenBoard Interactive: check the project docs for container support.

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