ILIAS vs Razzia
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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Razzia
Quiz platform for smaller events
| Feature | ILIAS | Razzia |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Learning & Courses | Learning & Courses |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 498 | ★ 981 |
| First released | 2000 | 2026 |
| Replaces | Moodle, Blackboard | — |
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 Razzia if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Written in TypeScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is ILIAS or Razzia better?
Razzia is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider ILIAS if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are ILIAS and Razzia free and open-source?
Yes. ILIAS is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Razzia under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ILIAS and Razzia with Docker?
ILIAS: yes. Razzia: check the project docs for container support.