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Head-to-head · Education Learning Management

Moodle LMS vs Open edX

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Moodle LMS #4 in Education Learning Management 9.0/10 Free plan · 28-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Moodle
Open edX #5 in Education Learning Management 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Open edX

Moodle LMS leads on 0 checks, Open edX on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMoodle LMS · 9.0/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Moodle LMS

Moodle LMS scores higher on our rubric for education learning management: 9.0 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

Moodle LMS is the better fit for teams wanting an open, extensible LMS. Open edX is the better fit for organizations building flexible online courses.

  • Moodle LMS fits best

    Teams wanting an open, extensible LMS

  • Open edX fits best

    Organizations building flexible online courses

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Side by side

Feature Moodle LMS 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Open edX 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.9
Ranking #4 in Education Learning Management #5 in Education Learning Management
Best for Teams wanting an open, extensible LMS Organizations building flexible online courses
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 28 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Community, Docs · 24/7 Community, Docs
Integrations 9 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Moodle LMS 1/3 · Open edX 1/3
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
LTI support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Single sign-on ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Education level Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free learner limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free, open-source self-hosted option with course and assessment tools
  • Offline mobile access, progress tracking and certificates
  • REST, SOAP and other web services plus plugins and integrations
  • Author courses in Open edX Studio and deliver them through its LMS.
  • Supports assessments, reviewed assignments, and course-completion certificates.
  • Extensible through LTI 1.3, REST APIs, and custom XBlocks.
Cons
  • Customisation and self-hosting can require implementation effort
  • MoodleCloud plans are billed annually in AUD
  • Stripe course sales and custom domains appear only on higher plans
  • Organizations must cover hosting, infrastructure, and maintenance.
  • Customization and operations may require more effort than a hosted service.
  • Support is centered on community resources and documentation.
Our verdict

Moodle LMS is an open-source learning management system for educators, administrators, institutions and organisations. It covers course creation and management, learning activities, quizzes, assessments, grading, a gradebook and learner…

Read the review →

Open edX is an open-source learning platform for universities, governments, nonprofits, and enterprises creating courses, training, or degree programs. Open edX Studio provides browser-based authoring, while the learner-facing LMS supports…

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  1. Moodle LMSEducation Learning Management 9.0Free plan · 28-day trial
  2. Open edXEducation Learning Management 8.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Moodle LMS — where it wins

    • Free, open-source self-hosted option with course and assessment tools
    • Offline mobile access, progress tracking and certificates
    • REST, SOAP and other web services plus plugins and integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Customisation and self-hosting can require implementation effort
    • MoodleCloud plans are billed annually in AUD
    • Stripe course sales and custom domains appear only on higher plans

  • Open edX — where it wins

    • Author courses in Open edX Studio and deliver them through its LMS.
    • Supports assessments, reviewed assignments, and course-completion certificates.
    • Extensible through LTI 1.3, REST APIs, and custom XBlocks.

    Where it doesn't

    • Organizations must cover hosting, infrastructure, and maintenance.
    • Customization and operations may require more effort than a hosted service.
    • Support is centered on community resources and documentation.
  • Moodle LMS9.0/10 · Free plan · 28-day trial

    A flexible LMS with self-hosting, cloud plans, mobile learning and extensible integrations.

    Visit MoodleFull verdict →
  • Open edX8.9/10 · Free plan

    A flexible LMS with course authoring, assessments, analytics, and deployment responsibility for your team.

    Visit Open edXFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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