Open edX vs Frappe School
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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Frappe School
Self-hosted course delivery built on the Frappe framework
| Feature | Open edX | Frappe School |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Learning & Courses | Learning & Courses |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Vue |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 8,192 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 8,156 | ★ 3,116 |
| First released | 2013 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Coursera, Canvas | Teachable, Moodle |
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 Frappe School if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.1k GitHub stars)
- Written in Vue
Frequently asked questions
Is Open edX or Frappe School better?
Neither is universally better. Open edX has the larger community, while Frappe School is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Open edX and Frappe School free and open-source?
Yes. Open edX is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Frappe School under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Open edX and Frappe School with Docker?
Open edX: yes. Frappe School: yes.