Tutor vs Razzia
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted learning & courses options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | Tutor | Razzia |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Learning & Courses | Learning & Courses |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,123 | ★ 981 |
| First released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Replaces | Coursera for Campus, Canvas | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Tutor if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Active community (1.1k GitHub stars)
Choose Razzia if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Written in TypeScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Tutor or Razzia better?
Neither is universally better. Tutor has the larger community, while Razzia is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Tutor and Razzia free and open-source?
Yes. Tutor is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Razzia under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Tutor and Razzia with Docker?
Tutor: yes. Razzia: check the project docs for container support.