Side by side
Mosra 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.
Free plan MacSelf-hostedWeb+1
Mosra combines lesson authoring, many export formats, and learner reporting without requiring an external LMS. Its free launch-period plan includes the listed features, while self-hosting shifts infrastructure upkeep to the organization.
Visit Mosra Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
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.
Visit SQL LRSThe facts
| Mosra | SQL LRS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Runs on | Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | mosra.app | sqllrs.com |
| On learning record store software | #5 of 23 | #1 of 23 |
Mosra: what it does well
- Builds graded interactive lessons without code
- Exports SCORM, xAPI, cmi5, and other formats
- Built-in record store reports learner activity
- Desktop app supports offline projects
What to know first
- Self-hosting requires managing backups, TLS, upgrades, and uptime
- Self-hosting assumes familiarity with a Linux server
- Exports and presentations carry a “Made with Mosra” line
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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