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accessplanit vs Open eLMS

Both stand on training management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

accessplanit

Free trial APISelf-hostedWeb

Choose accessplanit if your training business needs course operations, bookings, finance, and reporting in a shared platform. The main reason to look elsewhere is that pricing depends on your requirements and setup includes an implementation period and fee.

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Open eLMS

Free plan APIWeb

Choose Open eLMS if you want a learning platform with course creation and delivery, analytics, assessments, and options for SSO and API integration. The free Standard plan has caps on external courses and smart classroom events; teams needing higher allowances can consider the paid LMS tiers. Separate products cover SCORM downloads and course generation.

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The facts

accessplanitOpen eLMS
Free planA free trialYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAPI, Self-hosted, WebAPI, Web
Lowest paid planSee the plansOpen eLMS Professional: £10 per user a year
Plans published511
MakerNot publishedOpen eLMS
Websiteaccessplanit.comopenelms.com
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accessplanit: what it does well

  • Combines course, resource, trainer, and task management.
  • Supports online booking and website integration.
  • Tracks attendance and certifications.
  • Offers configurable dashboards and scheduled email reports.
  • Connects with HubSpot and Salesforce for CRM data syncing.

What to know first

  • Pricing is quoted based on requirements.
  • The annual licence has a one-off implementation fee.
  • AES 256 encryption at rest is available on request.

Open eLMS: what it does well

  • Free Standard plan includes 200 eLearning credits.
  • Library includes over 3,100 professional courses.
  • Lists assessments, certificates, SSO, and API access.
  • Smart Classrooms integrate Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
  • Maker lists ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and Cyber Essentials Plus.

What to know first

  • Standard limits external courses to 3.
  • Standard limits smart classroom events to 3.
  • Professional and Enterprise LMS tiers require annual per-user payment.
  • eLearning Credits requires a Professional or Enterprise LMS plan.

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