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Head-to-head · Learning Management Systems

Moodle LMS vs OpenEduCat

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Moodle LMS #3 in Learning Management Systems 9.2/10 Free plan · 28-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Moodle
OpenEduCat #27 in Learning Management Systems 6.7/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit OpenEduCat

Moodle LMS leads on 0 checks, OpenEduCat on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 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 · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

Moodle LMS scores higher on our rubric for learning management systems: 9.2 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #27.

Moodle LMS is the better fit for flexible, full-featured LMS deployments. OpenEduCat is the better fit for schools needing LMS plus student administration.

  • Moodle LMS fits best

    Flexible, full-featured LMS deployments

  • OpenEduCat fits best

    Schools needing LMS plus student administration

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Side by side

Feature Moodle LMS 9.2/10 Visit ↗ OpenEduCat 6.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 6.7
Ranking #3 in Learning Management Systems #27 in Learning Management Systems
Best for Flexible, full-featured LMS deployments Schools needing LMS plus student administration
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free $489/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 28 days 15 days
Free trial length 28 days · no card needed 15 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Community, Docs
Integrations 9 integrations 13 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Moodle LMS 5/5 · OpenEduCat 5/5
Assessments ✓ ✓
Certificates ✓ ✓
SSO support ✓ ✓
Mobile app ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
Learner limit 50 learners Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free, open-source LMS with self-hosting options
  • Competencies, certificates, quizzes, gradebooks, and progress tracking
  • Plugins, APIs, mobile access, and AI integration tools
  • Free LGPL-3 Community Edition with no per-student fees
  • Combines LMS, student records, admissions, attendance, exams, and grades
  • Supports SCORM, SSO, REST API, and native iOS and Android apps
Cons
  • Self-hosting can require implementation and ongoing administration
  • Hosting, support, and customisation services may cost extra
  • Some Moodle App capabilities are separately paid
  • Paid modules and user packs are priced separately
  • Self-hosted Community Edition requires deployment and administration
  • Certificate access depends on edition and module selection
Our verdict

Moodle LMS is an open-source learning management system for schools, universities, training providers, and other organisations. It supports course creation, enrolment, quizzes, assignments, forums, workshops, grading, progress tracking,…

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OpenEduCat combines a learning management system with education ERP functions for schools, colleges, universities, and training organizations. Its LMS supports course creation with modules, lessons, videos, documents, and articles,…

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  1. Moodle LMSLearning Management Systems 9.2Free plan · 28-day trial
  2. OpenEduCatLearning Management Systems 6.7Free plan · 15-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Moodle LMS — where it wins

    • Free, open-source LMS with self-hosting options
    • Competencies, certificates, quizzes, gradebooks, and progress tracking
    • Plugins, APIs, mobile access, and AI integration tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Self-hosting can require implementation and ongoing administration
    • Hosting, support, and customisation services may cost extra
    • Some Moodle App capabilities are separately paid

  • OpenEduCat — where it wins

    • Free LGPL-3 Community Edition with no per-student fees
    • Combines LMS, student records, admissions, attendance, exams, and grades
    • Supports SCORM, SSO, REST API, and native iOS and Android apps

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid modules and user packs are priced separately
    • Self-hosted Community Edition requires deployment and administration
    • Certificate access depends on edition and module selection
  • Moodle LMS9.2/10 · Free plan · 28-day trial

    A flexible, full-featured LMS for organisations that want control and extensibility.

    Visit MoodleFull verdict →
  • OpenEduCat6.7/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

    A modular LMS and education ERP for institutions that need administration alongside learning.

    Visit OpenEduCatFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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