Razzia 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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Razzia
Quiz platform for smaller events
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Gibbon
Open-source school management and learning platform
| Feature | Razzia | Gibbon |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Learning & Courses | Learning & Courses |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | bare-metal, docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 981 | ★ 620 |
| First released | 2026 | 2010 |
| Replaces | — | PowerSchool, Blackboard |
Why pick each one
Choose Razzia if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Written in TypeScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Choose Gibbon if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
Frequently asked questions
Is Razzia or Gibbon better?
Neither is universally better. Razzia has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Razzia and Gibbon free and open-source?
Yes. Razzia is licensed under MIT and Gibbon under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Razzia and Gibbon with Docker?
Razzia: check the project docs for container support. Gibbon: yes.