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ADL Open Source LRS vs SQL LRS

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

ADL Open Source LRS

Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

ADL Open Source LRS offers xAPI storage with a Docker deployment and optional integration controls. Its stated small-user proof-of-concept scope is an important limit for prospective adopters.

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SQL LRS is a free, self-hosted option for storing and working with xAPI records in SQL-based environments. It is not a learning platform for creating data or hosting content, and service contracts are separate.

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The facts

	ADL Open Source LRS	SQL LRS
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Yes
Runs on	API, Self-hosted, Web	API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	github.com	sqllrs.com
On learning record store software	#3 of 23	#1 of 23

ADL Open Source LRS: what it does well

Free and open source under Apache License 2.0
Updated to match IEEE 9274.1.1 (xAPI 2.0)
Docker deployment includes database, proxy, and supporting services
Optional filtered webhooks can use HMAC signing

What to know first

Intended to support only a small number of users
OAuth and webhooks are disabled by default

SQL LRS: what it does well

Supports SQLite, Postgres, MariaDB and MySQL.
Conditional logic can generate statements for validated outcomes.
Works with listed BI tools and structured-data AI stacks.
Apache 2.0 license permits commercial use.
OpenID and scoped API credentials are listed.

What to know first

Customers must host the deployment themselves.
It is not an LMS or content store.
It does not create learning data or host content.
Implementation and support services are quoted separately.

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