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Head-to-head · Eportfolio Software

Mahara vs Onefile Eportfolio

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Mahara #1 in Eportfolio Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Mahara
Onefile Eportfolio #6 in Eportfolio Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Onefile

Mahara leads on 0 checks, Onefile Eportfolio 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

  • Highest scoreMahara · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly Mahara

Mahara scores higher on our rubric for eportfolio software: 9.4 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

On mobile access, Mahara gives you Both where Onefile Eportfolio offers App.

Mahara is the better fit for organizations wanting flexible open-source portfolios. Onefile Eportfolio is the better fit for apprenticeship programs needing mobile assessment.

  • Mahara fits best

    Organizations wanting flexible open-source portfolios

  • Onefile Eportfolio fits best

    Apprenticeship programs needing mobile assessment

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Side by side

Feature Mahara 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Onefile Eportfolio 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.7
Ranking #1 in Eportfolio Software #6 in Eportfolio Software
Best for Organizations wanting flexible open-source portfolios Apprenticeship programs needing mobile assessment
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Community, Docs Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 6 integrations 17 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Mahara 4/4 · Onefile Eportfolio 4/4
Evidence collection ✓ ✓
Assessment tools ✓ ✓
Feedback workflows ✓ ✓
Single sign-on ✓ ✓
Specs
Mobile access Both App
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
  • Offline mobile evidence capture with later synchronisation
  • Assessment, competency mapping, feedback and digital sign-off in one system
  • Pro includes API connectors, SSO and unlimited data 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
  • Pricing requires contacting Onefile
  • Enterprise features are described only as a bespoke solution
  • Its broad feature set may exceed narrower eportfolio requirements
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…

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Onefile Eportfolio is a cloud-based learner-management application for training providers, colleges, employers and other organisations delivering apprenticeships or competency-based learning. It brings assessment creation, assignment,…

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  1. MaharaEportfolio Software 9.4Free plan
  2. Onefile EportfolioEportfolio Software 8.7Pricing on request

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

  • Onefile Eportfolio — where it wins

    • Offline mobile evidence capture with later synchronisation
    • Assessment, competency mapping, feedback and digital sign-off in one system
    • Pro includes API connectors, SSO and unlimited data storage

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting Onefile
    • Enterprise features are described only as a bespoke solution
    • Its broad feature set may exceed narrower eportfolio requirements
  • Mahara9.4/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit MaharaFull verdict →
  • Onefile Eportfolio8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad apprenticeship eportfolio for evidence, assessment, progress tracking and offline mobile work.

    Visit OnefileFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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