CourseLit 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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CourseLit
Open-source platform to build and sell online courses
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Learning Locker
Open-source learning record store for xAPI data
| Feature | CourseLit | Learning Locker |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Learning & Courses | Learning & Courses |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,208 | ★ 581 |
| First released | 2020 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Teachable, Podia | Watershed LRS, Veracity LRS |
Why pick each one
Choose CourseLit if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.2k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
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 CourseLit or Learning Locker better?
CourseLit is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Learning Locker if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are CourseLit and Learning Locker free and open-source?
Yes. CourseLit is licensed under MIT and Learning Locker under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run CourseLit and Learning Locker with Docker?
CourseLit: yes. Learning Locker: yes.