Open edX vs RosarioSIS
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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Open edX
Scalable open-source platform for online courses
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RosarioSIS
Student Information System for school management
| Feature | Open edX | RosarioSIS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Learning & Courses | Learning & Courses |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0-or-later |
| Language | Python | |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 8,192 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, bare-metal | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,156 | — |
| First released | 2013 | 2025 |
| Replaces | Coursera, Canvas | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Open edX if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 8.2k GitHub stars
Choose RosarioSIS if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0-or-later license
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Open edX or RosarioSIS better?
Neither is universally better. Open edX has the larger community, while RosarioSIS is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Open edX and RosarioSIS free and open-source?
Yes. Open edX is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and RosarioSIS under GPL-2.0-or-later. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Open edX and RosarioSIS with Docker?
Open edX: yes. RosarioSIS: check the project docs for container support.