Tutor LMS 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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Tutor LMS
Complete WordPress LMS for selling online courses
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Oppia
Create interactive lessons that teach through exploration
| Feature | Tutor LMS | Oppia |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Learning & Courses | Learning & Courses |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 124 | ★ 6,758 |
| First released | 2019 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Teachable, Thinkific | Khan Academy |
Why pick each one
Choose Tutor LMS if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in PHP
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 Tutor LMS or Oppia better?
Neither is universally better. Oppia has the larger community, while Tutor LMS is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Tutor LMS and Oppia free and open-source?
Yes. Tutor LMS is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Oppia under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Tutor LMS and Oppia with Docker?
Tutor LMS: check the project docs for container support. Oppia: yes.