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Learning Locker 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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LE Learning Locker Open-source learning record store for xAPI data VS OP OpenBoard Interactive Interactive whiteboard software for teaching
FeatureLearning LockerOpenBoard Interactive
CategoryLearning & CoursesLearning & Courses
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageJavaScriptC++
Setup difficultyHardEasy
Min. RAM2,048 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metalbinary, source
GitHub stars★ 581★ 3,020
First released20132018
ReplacesWatershed LRS, Veracity LRSSMART Notebook, Promethean

Why pick each one

Choose Learning Locker if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in JavaScript
Learning Locker 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 Learning Locker or OpenBoard Interactive better?

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

Are Learning Locker and OpenBoard Interactive free and open-source?

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

Can I run Learning Locker and OpenBoard Interactive with Docker?

Learning Locker: yes. OpenBoard Interactive: check the project docs for container support.

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