Side by side
AContent vs Edlib
Both stand on learning content management systems. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
AContent offers authoring, repository roles, and standards-based content exchange without a listed fee. Consider its installation requirements and listed release version when assessing fit.
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Edlib combines H5P authoring, resource reuse, and LMS connectivity, with a free self-hosted option and paid Teams plan. Review the deployment warning before making a self-hosted instance public.
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| AContent | Edlib | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Teams: $23 per user a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | atutor.github.io | edlib.com |
| On learning content management systems | #1 of 18 | #3 of 18 |
AContent: what it does well
- Free and open source.
- Creates lessons, quizzes, activities, and adaptations.
- Imports and exports three IMS formats.
- Role permissions distinguish public users, authors, and administrators.
- APIs support repository access and single sign-on.
What to know first
- Latest stable version listed is 1.4.
- Installation requirements are stated to match ATutor’s.
- Requires a TGZ download and installation.
Edlib: what it does well
- Supports more than 40 H5P content types on Teams.
- Resources can be versioned and translated.
- LTI integrations can send results to an LMS.
- Free self-hosting is available under GPL 3.0.
What to know first
- Teams costs $23 per user per month.
- Docker Compose setup is for development only.
- Public deployment of that setup may pose a security risk.
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