Tutor 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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Tutor
Docker-based distribution of the Open edX platform
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RELATE
Courseware package that includes features such as: flexible rules,
| Feature | Tutor | RELATE |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Learning & Courses | Learning & Courses |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Python | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,123 | ★ 432 |
| First released | 2018 | 2020 |
| 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 RELATE if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Written in Python
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Tutor or RELATE better?
Neither is universally better. Tutor has the larger community, while RELATE is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Tutor and RELATE free and open-source?
Yes. Tutor is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and RELATE under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Tutor and RELATE with Docker?
Tutor: yes. RELATE: check the project docs for container support.