Tutor vs Oppia
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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Oppia
Create interactive lessons that teach through exploration
| Feature | Tutor | Oppia |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Learning & Courses | Learning & Courses |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Python | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,123 | ★ 6,758 |
| First released | 2018 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Coursera for Campus, Canvas | Khan Academy |
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 Oppia if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 6.8k GitHub stars
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Tutor or Oppia better?
Oppia is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Tutor if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Tutor and Oppia free and open-source?
Yes. Tutor is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Oppia under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Tutor and Oppia with Docker?
Tutor: yes. Oppia: yes.