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OpenBoard Interactive vs Stud.IP

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 ST Stud.IP Open-source course management system for universities
FeatureOpenBoard InteractiveStud.IP
CategoryLearning & CoursesLearning & Courses
LicenseGPL-3.0GPL-2.0
LanguageC++PHP
Setup difficultyEasyHard
Min. RAM512 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentbinary, sourcebare-metal, source
GitHub stars★ 3,020★ 100
First released20182003
ReplacesSMART Notebook, PrometheanBlackboard, Moodle

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 Stud.IP if…

  • Released under the GPL-2.0 license
  • Written in PHP
Stud.IP details

Frequently asked questions

Is OpenBoard Interactive or Stud.IP better?

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

Are OpenBoard Interactive and Stud.IP free and open-source?

Yes. OpenBoard Interactive is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Stud.IP under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run OpenBoard Interactive and Stud.IP with Docker?

OpenBoard Interactive: check the project docs for container support. Stud.IP: check the project docs for container support.

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