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Head-to-head · Learning Record Store Software

SQL LRS vs TRAX LRS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score SQL LRS #7 in Learning Record Store Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit SQL LRS
TRAX LRS #8 in Learning Record Store Software 8.4/10 Open source ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit TRAX LRS

SQL LRS leads on 0 checks, TRAX 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 scoreSQL LRS · 8.5/10
  • Free planonly SQL LRS
  • Most featuresTRAX LRS · 1 of 2

SQL LRS scores higher on our rubric for learning record store software: 8.5 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

On record export, TRAX LRS gives you Api where SQL LRS offers Csv.

SQL LRS is the better fit for free, self-hosted xAPI deployments. TRAX LRS is the better fit for self-hosted teams needing governance.

  • SQL LRS fits best

    Free, self-hosted xAPI deployments

  • TRAX LRS fits best

    Self-hosted teams needing governance

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Side by side

Feature SQL LRS 8.5/10 Visit ↗ TRAX LRS 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.4
Ranking #7 in Learning Record Store Software #8 in Learning Record Store Software
Best for Free, self-hosted xAPI deployments Self-hosted teams needing governance
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free Open source
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web
Support Docs Community, Docs
Integrations 8 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SQL LRS 0/2 · TRAX LRS 1/2
cmi5 support Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Multi-tenant support — —
Specs
Deployment Self_hosted Self_hosted
Record export Csv Api
Data retention Not checked yet Not checked yet
Tenant limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Supports xAPI storage, exploration, and management across learning data.
  • Multiple stores, roles, and permissions support governed access control.
  • CMI5 delivery, exports, scheduled jobs, and database integrations broaden use cases.
Cons
  • Requires self-hosted deployment and infrastructure management
  • Does not provide multitenant capabilities
  • Implementation and support are handled through separate contracts
  • Self-hosted deployment places infrastructure responsibility on the organization.
  • Stores are not designed for multi-tenant deployments.
  • Extended Edition requires a private license.
Our verdict

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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TRAX LRS is an open-source Learning Record Store for collecting, storing, exploring, and managing learning data from LMS platforms, simulations, and workplace training. It is designed for organizations that want control over xAPI records…

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  1. SQL LRSLearning Record Store Software 8.5Free plan
  2. TRAX LRSLearning Record Store Software 8.4Open source

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • TRAX LRS — where it wins

    • Supports xAPI storage, exploration, and management across learning data.
    • Multiple stores, roles, and permissions support governed access control.
    • CMI5 delivery, exports, scheduled jobs, and database integrations broaden use cases.

    Where it doesn't

    • Self-hosted deployment places infrastructure responsibility on the organization.
    • Stores are not designed for multi-tenant deployments.
    • Extended Edition requires a private license.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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