Head-to-head · Learning Management - Enterprise Software
Moodle Workplace vs Open edX
Moodle Workplace leads on 0 checks, Open edX on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreMoodle Workplace · 9.0/10
- Free planonly Open edX
Moodle Workplace scores higher on our rubric for learning management - enterprise software: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
Open edX offers free plan; Moodle Workplace doesn't.
Moodle Workplace is the better fit for enterprises needing multi-tenant training administration. Open edX is the better fit for teams seeking an established open-source LMS.
- Moodle Workplace fits best
Enterprises needing multi-tenant training administration
- Open edX fits best
Teams seeking an established open-source LMS
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Side by side
| Feature | Moodle Workplace 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Open edX 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #5 in Learning Management - Enterprise Software | #7 in Learning Management - Enterprise Software |
| Best for | Enterprises needing multi-tenant training administration | Teams seeking an established open-source LMS |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Free plan |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Tickets, Docs, Community | Community, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR, SOC 2, 2FA | SSO/SAML |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Moodle Workplace 2/4 · Open edX 2/4 | ||
| SCORM support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| xAPI support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| SSO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Learner limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Moodle Workplace is an enterprise learning management platform for organisations delivering employee training, compliance learning and professional development. It extends Moodle LMS with administration features for organisational… Read the review → |
Open edX is an open-source learning platform for universities, governments, nonprofits, and enterprises. It combines Open edX Studio for course authoring with a learner-facing LMS, assessments, reviewed assignments, certificates,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Moodle Workplace — where it wins
- Separate learning environments support multi-tenant administration.
- Programs, recurring certifications and dynamic rules automate learning workflows.
- Report builder offers filtering, aggregation and scheduled reports.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting a Premium Certified Partner or Service Provider.
- Licensing and services depend on hosting and customer requirements.
- Implementation, customisation and support are arranged through providers.
Open edX — where it wins
- Authoring, assessments, certificates, analytics, and learner management
- Extensible through LTI 1.3, REST APIs, and custom XBlocks
- Web, iOS, Android, cloud, and self-hosted deployment options
Where it doesn't
- Organizations handle hosting, infrastructure, maintenance, and customization
- Support is centered on community resources and documentation
- Service-provider hosting and support add operational cost beyond the software
- Moodle Workplace9.0/10 · Pricing on request
A workplace LMS for organisations managing training across separate learning environments.
Visit MoodleFull verdict → - Open edX8.8/10 · Free plan
A flexible open-source LMS for organizations that can operate and extend their own platform.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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