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Head-to-head · Learning Record Store Software

SCORM Cloud LRS vs SQL LRS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score SCORM Cloud LRS #3 in Learning Record Store Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit SCORM Cloud
SQL LRS #7 in Learning Record Store Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit SQL LRS

SCORM Cloud LRS leads on 0 checks, SQL LRS on 0, and 3 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 scoreSCORM Cloud LRS · 9.0/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresSCORM Cloud LRS · 1 of 2

SCORM Cloud LRS scores higher on our rubric for learning record store software: 9.0 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

On deployment, SQL LRS gives you Self_hosted where SCORM Cloud LRS offers Cloud. On record export, SCORM Cloud LRS gives you Api where SQL LRS offers Csv.

SCORM Cloud LRS is the better fit for teams mixing SCORM, xAPI, and cmi5. SQL LRS is the better fit for free, self-hosted xAPI deployments.

  • SCORM Cloud LRS fits best

    Teams mixing SCORM, xAPI, and cmi5

  • SQL LRS fits best

    Free, self-hosted xAPI deployments

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Side by side

Feature SCORM Cloud LRS 9.0/10 Visit ↗ SQL LRS 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.5
Ranking #3 in Learning Record Store Software #7 in Learning Record Store Software
Best for Teams mixing SCORM, xAPI, and cmi5 Free, self-hosted xAPI deployments
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price — Free
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Phone, Docs Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SCORM Cloud LRS 1/2 · SQL LRS 0/2
cmi5 support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Multi-tenant support Not checked yet —
Specs
Deployment Cloud Self_hosted
Record export Api Csv
Data retention Not checked yet Not checked yet
Tenant limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Captures and forwards xAPI statements from multiple activity providers
  • Supports xAPI, cmi5, SCORM, and AICC content
  • Includes querying, reporting, exports, and a hosted integration API
  • Supports xAPI 1.0.3 and 2.0.0 with attachments and documents
  • Connects to SQLite, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, and MySQL
  • Exports statements to CSV and supports BI integrations
Cons
  • Standalone LRS pricing is tied to SCORM Cloud accounts
  • Imported xAPI and cmi5 packages consume registrations
  • Advanced plans use several tier names with similar listed highlights
  • Requires self-hosted deployment and infrastructure management
  • Does not provide multitenant capabilities
  • Implementation and support are handled through separate contracts
Our verdict

SCORM Cloud LRS is a hosted learning record store included with SCORM Cloud. It is designed for learning platforms, training providers, and LMS vendors that need to capture learning activity across xAPI, cmi5, SCORM, and AICC content. The…

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SQL LRS is an open-source Learning Record Store for receiving, validating, storing, and exposing xAPI statements, attachments, and documents. It is aimed at developers, data engineers, learning engineers, government, education, and…

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  1. SCORM Cloud LRSLearning Record Store Software 9.0Free plan
  2. SQL LRSLearning Record Store Software 8.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • SCORM Cloud LRS — where it wins

    • Captures and forwards xAPI statements from multiple activity providers
    • Supports xAPI, cmi5, SCORM, and AICC content
    • Includes querying, reporting, exports, and a hosted integration API

    Where it doesn't

    • Standalone LRS pricing is tied to SCORM Cloud accounts
    • Imported xAPI and cmi5 packages consume registrations
    • Advanced plans use several tier names with similar listed highlights

  • SQL LRS — where it wins

    • Supports xAPI 1.0.3 and 2.0.0 with attachments and documents
    • Connects to SQLite, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, and MySQL
    • Exports statements to CSV and supports BI integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires self-hosted deployment and infrastructure management
    • Does not provide multitenant capabilities
    • Implementation and support are handled through separate contracts

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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