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Head-to-head · Learning Content Management Systems

eXact LCMS vs edu-sharing

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
eXact LCMS #4 in Learning Content Management Systems 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit eXact LCMS
edu-sharing #8 in Learning Content Management Systems 7.9/10 Open source ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit edu-sharing

eXact LCMS leads on 0 checks, edu-sharing on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

eXact LCMS and edu-sharing score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for learning content management systems; eXact LCMS sits at #4 and edu-sharing at #8 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

eXact LCMS is the better fit for large teams managing complex learning projects. edu-sharing is the better fit for open-source teams needing repository governance.

  • eXact LCMS fits best

    Large teams managing complex learning projects

  • edu-sharing fits best

    Open-source teams needing repository governance

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Side by side

Feature eXact LCMS 7.9/10 Visit ↗ edu-sharing 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #4 in Learning Content Management Systems #8 in Learning Content Management Systems
Best for Large teams managing complex learning projects Open-source teams needing repository governance
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price Pricing on request Open source
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 4 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features eXact LCMS 5/5 · edu-sharing 5/5
Content reuse ✓ ✓
Version history ✓ ✓
Approval workflows ✓ ✓
Role permissions ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
Learning standards Scorm_xapi Scorm_xapi
Delivery channels Web_mobile Web_mobile
Our review
Pros
  • Reusable content repository with version history and version streaming
  • Configurable workflows plus project, task, milestone, and dependency management
  • SCORM, xAPI, LMS/LRS integrations, APIs, and responsive delivery
  • Centralizes content with collections, search, workflows, and version restoration
  • Granular role-, group-, and user-based permissions support repository governance
  • Connects with Moodle, ILIAS, MediaWiki, OnlyOffice, LTI, and WebDAV
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than reviewing published plans
  • The sandbox trial has no stated duration
  • Broad functionality may be more than narrow authoring teams need
  • Self-hosting can require internal technical ownership and operational resources
  • Implementation, hosting, training, and support depend on service partners
  • Its broad repository scope may exceed the needs of smaller content teams
Our verdict

eXact LCMS is a learning content management system for authors, instructional teams, and organizations producing high volumes of digital learning content. Its scope extends beyond authoring: teams can create content collaboratively with…

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edu-sharing is an open-source learning content management and educational cloud platform for schools, universities, public education initiatives, and businesses. It centralizes learning materials, metadata, collections, and connected…

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  1. eXact LCMSLearning Content Management Systems 7.9Pricing on request
  2. edu-sharingLearning Content Management Systems 7.9Open source

Strengths and trade-offs

  • eXact LCMS — where it wins

    • Reusable content repository with version history and version streaming
    • Configurable workflows plus project, task, milestone, and dependency management
    • SCORM, xAPI, LMS/LRS integrations, APIs, and responsive delivery

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than reviewing published plans
    • The sandbox trial has no stated duration
    • Broad functionality may be more than narrow authoring teams need

  • edu-sharing — where it wins

    • Centralizes content with collections, search, workflows, and version restoration
    • Granular role-, group-, and user-based permissions support repository governance
    • Connects with Moodle, ILIAS, MediaWiki, OnlyOffice, LTI, and WebDAV

    Where it doesn't

    • Self-hosting can require internal technical ownership and operational resources
    • Implementation, hosting, training, and support depend on service partners
    • Its broad repository scope may exceed the needs of smaller content teams

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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