Open edX 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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Open edX
Scalable open-source platform for online courses
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Oppia
Create interactive lessons that teach through exploration
| Feature | Open edX | Oppia |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Learning & Courses | Learning & Courses |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Python | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 8,192 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,156 | ★ 6,758 |
| First released | 2013 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Coursera, Canvas | Khan Academy |
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 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 Open edX or Oppia better?
Neither is universally better. Open edX has the larger community, while Oppia is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Open edX and Oppia free and open-source?
Yes. Open edX is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Oppia under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Open edX and Oppia with Docker?
Open edX: yes. Oppia: yes.