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Frappe Learning vs ILIAS

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

Frappe Learning

Free plan Self-hostedWeb

Frappe Learning offers course creation, assessments, batches, live classes, and certificates, with free self-hosting and paid managed hosting. Check the Payments app requirement and the support terms if you plan to sell courses or need implementation help.

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ILIAS

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

ILIAS combines a broad set of learning tools with options for hosting, customization, and integration. Its free self-hosting offer may suit organizations with the resources to manage their own installation.

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The facts

	Frappe Learning	ILIAS
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Self-hosted, Web	Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web
Lowest paid plan	Sites: $5 a month	Free or on request
Plans published	5	1
Maker	Frappe Learning	ILIAS
Website	frappe.io	ilias.de
On learning management systems	#14 of 111	#10 of 111

Frappe Learning: what it does well

Supports lessons, quizzes, assignments, and SCORM packages.
Batches can group learners across courses.
Certificates can be issued manually or automatically.
All plans include unlimited courses, students, and admins.
Self-hosted option is free under AGPL-3.0.

What to know first

Payments require installing the Payments app.
Functional support is excluded from the Product Warranty.
Servers plan lists limited uptime guarantees.

ILIAS: what it does well

Course management, tests, portfolios, surveys, wikis, and blogs
Supports SCORM, LOM, IMS QTI, and IMS LTI
Exports data in XML, CSV, and Excel
No license fee for self-hosting
Available for web, Android, and iOS

What to know first

Demo is mostly in German; English translation is in preparation
Commercial service pricing is available by quote

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