Moodle 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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Moodle
World's most popular open-source learning platform
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Razzia
Quiz platform for smaller events
| Feature | Moodle | Razzia |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Learning & Courses | Learning & Courses |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, kubernetes | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,315 | ★ 981 |
| First released | 2002 | 2026 |
| Replaces | Canvas, Blackboard | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Moodle if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 7.3k GitHub stars
Choose Razzia if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Written in TypeScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Moodle or Razzia better?
Neither is universally better. Moodle has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Moodle and Razzia free and open-source?
Yes. Moodle is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Razzia under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Moodle and Razzia with Docker?
Moodle: yes. Razzia: check the project docs for container support.