Eliademy Open vs Gibbon
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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Eliademy Open
Self-hosted virtual classroom and course platform
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Gibbon
Open-source school management and learning platform
| Feature | Eliademy Open | Gibbon |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Learning & Courses | Learning & Courses |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Java | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | bare-metal, docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,222 | ★ 620 |
| First released | 2014 | 2010 |
| Replaces | Google Classroom, Schoology | PowerSchool, Blackboard |
Why pick each one
Choose Eliademy Open if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.2k GitHub stars)
- Written in Java
Choose Gibbon if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is Eliademy Open or Gibbon better?
Neither is universally better. Eliademy Open has the larger community, while Gibbon is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Eliademy Open and Gibbon free and open-source?
Yes. Eliademy Open is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Gibbon under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Eliademy Open and Gibbon with Docker?
Eliademy Open: yes. Gibbon: yes.