Razzia vs Tsugi
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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| Feature | Razzia | Tsugi |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Learning & Courses | Learning & Courses |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 981 | ★ 371 |
| First released | 2026 | 2014 |
| Replaces | — | LTI Marketplace tools |
Why pick each one
Choose Razzia if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Written in TypeScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Choose Tsugi if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Written in PHP
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Razzia or Tsugi 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 Tsugi free and open-source?
Yes. Razzia is licensed under MIT and Tsugi under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Razzia and Tsugi with Docker?
Razzia: check the project docs for container support. Tsugi: check the project docs for container support.