Mahara vs Digication ePortfolio

Mahara9.4Visit Digication ePortfolio9.3Visit

Higher score Mahara #1 in Eportfolio Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Mahara

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Digication ePortfolio #2 in Eportfolio Software 9.3/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Digication

• Mahara fits best

  Organizations wanting flexible open-source portfolios

• Digication ePortfolio fits best

  Institutions needing a mature, full-featured platform

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Side by side

Feature	Mahara 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Digication ePortfolio 9.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	9.3
Ranking	#1 in Eportfolio Software	#2 in Eportfolio Software
Best for	Organizations wanting flexible open-source portfolios	Institutions needing a mature, full-featured platform
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	$30/user/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs	Email, Tickets, Docs
Integrations	6 integrations	13 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Mahara 4/4 · Digication ePortfolio 4/4
Evidence collection	✓	✓
Assessment tools	✓	✓
Feedback workflows	✓	✓
Single sign-on	✓	✓
Specs
Mobile access	Both	Web
Storage limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
User limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Portfolio pages, collections, evidence, reflections and competency mapping Assessment, feedback, sharing and collaborative group workflows Web, mobile, LMS integration, API access and self-hosted deployment	Combines portfolio creation with evidence, rubrics, outcomes, and analytics Connects with major LMS, SIS, SSO, API, and identity standards Supports multimedia work, privacy controls, mobile access, and unlimited storage
Cons	Organizational hosting may require internal technical responsibility Its feature breadth is focused on learning and assessment contexts Subscription services are separate from the freely available software	No perpetual free plan; Individual access includes a 14-day trial Assessment and administrative depth may exceed simple showcase-site needs Enterprise is oriented to programs and institutions rather than solo users
Our verdict	Mahara is open-source ePortfolio software for educational and professional learning communities. It combines portfolio pages and collections with evidence management, reflections, journal entries, résumé building, competency mapping and… Read the review →	Digication ePortfolio is an educational portfolio platform for students, educators, and institutions. It supports customizable portfolio templates, a drag-and-drop editor, multimedia uploads and embeds, sharing controls, and privacy… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Mahara — where it wins

  • Portfolio pages, collections, evidence, reflections and competency mapping
  • Assessment, feedback, sharing and collaborative group workflows
  • Web, mobile, LMS integration, API access and self-hosted deployment

  Where it doesn't

  • Organizational hosting may require internal technical responsibility
  • Its feature breadth is focused on learning and assessment contexts
  • Subscription services are separate from the freely available software

• Digication ePortfolio — where it wins

  • Combines portfolio creation with evidence, rubrics, outcomes, and analytics
  • Connects with major LMS, SIS, SSO, API, and identity standards
  • Supports multimedia work, privacy controls, mobile access, and unlimited storage

  Where it doesn't

  • No perpetual free plan; Individual access includes a 14-day trial
  • Assessment and administrative depth may exceed simple showcase-site needs
  • Enterprise is oriented to programs and institutions rather than solo users

• Mahara9.4/10 · Free plan

  A broad portfolio and assessment workspace for organizations that value open-source control.

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• Digication ePortfolio9.3/10 · 14-day trial

  A mature ePortfolio suite for portfolio creation, assessment, analytics, and institutional integrations.

  Visit DigicationFull verdict →