ILIAS vs Learning Locker
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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ILIAS
Powerful open-source LMS for education and training
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Learning Locker
Open-source learning record store for xAPI data
| Feature | ILIAS | Learning Locker |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Learning & Courses | Learning & Courses |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 498 | ★ 581 |
| First released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Moodle, Blackboard | Watershed LRS, Veracity LRS |
Why pick each one
Choose ILIAS if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
Choose Learning Locker if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is ILIAS or Learning Locker better?
Neither is universally better. Learning Locker has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are ILIAS and Learning Locker free and open-source?
Yes. ILIAS is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Learning Locker under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ILIAS and Learning Locker with Docker?
ILIAS: yes. Learning Locker: yes.