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Open eLearning

Freemium#27 of 29 in Course Authoring SoftwareLearning Content Authoring Software

Open eLearning: A free offline authoring tool with SCORM export and a focused assessment feature set. Ranked #27 of 29 in Course Authoring Software by our editors (6.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for offline open-source SCORM authoring.

6.3/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.3 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Offline open-source SCORM authoring
Free plan
Yes
Interactive content
Yes
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free, open-source desktop authoring on Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Creates multimedia courses with activities and interactive questions
- Exports SCORM 1.2 packages, PDF, and single HTML
Where it doesn't
- Assessment options center on interactive multiple-choice questions
- SCORM export is limited to version 1.2
- Desktop authoring requires local installation rather than internet access

Our verdict on Open eLearning

Open eLearning is a free, open-source desktop course authoring tool for teachers, instructional designers, and other course creators. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, and supports course creation without an internet connection. Authors can combine text, images, video, and activities, then add interactive multiple-choice questions and other course content. The software is distributed under the GNU GPL v3.0 or later, making it a fit for teams that want an offline authoring environment with an open-source license.

The product's free desktop model keeps the core authoring software accessible without a paid plan. Its published capabilities include templates, educational game assets, plugin and extension support, and exports to PDF and single HTML. Premium templates and asset-library access are offered separately, but they are not required for the desktop authoring software. This structure suits educators and small course teams that value local production and control over their authoring setup, while organizations seeking a cloud-first workflow should consider a different product.

SCORM support is a practical strength: Open eLearning exports SCORM 1.2 packages and handles mastery scores and lesson status for those packages. Moodle and Chamilo are named integration targets, giving authors a path to use exported courses in established learning management systems. The trade-off is focus rather than breadth. Assessment capabilities center on interactive multiple-choice questions, and SCORM export does not extend beyond version 1.2. Choose Open eLearning for free, offline, open-source course creation with standard LMS packaging; choose an alternative if you need broader assessment authoring or newer SCORM support.

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Open eLearning pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 22 Sep 2026.

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Open eLearning fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Interactive content	Yes
Assessment builder	Yes
SCORM export	Yes
Responsive output	Yes
Author seats	Not verified
Team collaboration	Not verified
Content library	Yes
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	2 integrations: Moodle, Chamilo
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	openelearning.org
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

Open eLearning integrations

Open eLearning lists 2 integrations on its own site.

Moodle
Chamilo

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