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Academy LMS vs Oppia

Both stand on online course platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Academy LMS

Free plan Self-hostedWeb

Academy LMS provides a WordPress-based course system with a free plugin, broad content formats, payment integrations, and optional mobile branding. Its paid tiers scale by site activations, while compatibility with every third-party WordPress plugin is not guaranteed.

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Oppia

Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+2

Oppia offers free interactive explorations with teacher-created content and personalized feedback. Its broad desktop and web access, Android app and parent progress updates support classroom and home learning.

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The facts

	Academy LMS	Oppia
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Self-hosted, Web	Android, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Individual: $99 a year	Free or on request
Plans published	12	1
Maker	Academy LMS	Not published
Website	academylms.net	oppia.org
On online course platforms	#25 of 148	#29 of 148

Academy LMS: what it does well

Free WordPress plugin without a license key
Supports SCORM and varied course materials
Integrated payment and access-control options
Branded mobile app available
Reusable quizzes and resume mode in free version

What to know first

WordPress plugin compatibility is not guaranteed for every third-party plugin
Paid plans cap site activations by plan
No free trial
Lifetime Unlimited is billed at $839 a month

Oppia: what it does well

Free access with no service charge
Lessons support text, pictures, video and questions
Tailored feedback addresses common wrong answers
Teachers can create and share lessons
Available on web, desktop systems and Android

What to know first

No free trial is listed
Oppia does not actively monitor posted educational content
Native mobile app is listed for Android

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