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OpenBoard Interactive vs RELATE

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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OP OpenBoard Interactive Interactive whiteboard software for teaching VS RE RELATE Courseware package that includes features such as: flexible rules,
FeatureOpenBoard InteractiveRELATE
CategoryLearning & CoursesLearning & Courses
LicenseGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageC++Python
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentbinary, sourcebare-metal
GitHub stars★ 3,020★ 432
First released20182020
ReplacesSMART Notebook, Promethean—

Why pick each one

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

Choose RELATE if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Written in Python
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
RELATE details

Frequently asked questions

Is OpenBoard Interactive or RELATE better?

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

Are OpenBoard Interactive and RELATE free and open-source?

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

Can I run OpenBoard Interactive and RELATE with Docker?

OpenBoard Interactive: check the project docs for container support. RELATE: check the project docs for container support.

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