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Compare Moodle and Open LMS 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (52.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $200.00 50 Users Per Year
No pricing available
Moodle
Star Rating
(424)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $200.00 50 Users Per Year
Learn more about MoodleOpen LMS
Star Rating
(76)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Open LMSSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Moodle excels in Course Authoring with a score of 8.8, highlighting its intuitive Course Builder feature, which allows for easy creation and customization of courses. In contrast, Open LMS has a slightly lower score of 8.3 in this area, indicating that while it offers solid authoring tools, it may not be as user-friendly as Moodle.
- Reviewers mention that Moodle's Assessments & Quizzes feature is highly rated at 9.2, providing a robust platform for creating varied assessment types. Open LMS, while also strong in this area, scores a bit lower at 8.1, suggesting that users may find Moodle's assessment capabilities more comprehensive and flexible.
- G2 users highlight Moodle's superior Content Delivery and Tracking capabilities, scoring 8.6, which allows for effective monitoring of learner progress. Open LMS, with a score of 8.5, offers similar features but may lack some of the advanced tracking options that Moodle provides.
- Users on G2 report that Moodle's Mobility features are exceptional, scoring 9.1, which facilitates learning on-the-go. Open LMS, however, has a significantly lower score of 6.7 in this area, indicating that its mobile functionality may not meet the expectations of users who prioritize mobile learning.
- Reviewers mention that Moodle's Quality of Support is rated at 7.7, with many users appreciating the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. Open LMS, with a score of 7.6, is also noted for good support, but some users feel that Moodle's support is slightly more accessible and effective.
- Users say that Moodle's Analytics capabilities are robust, scoring 8.7, which allows for detailed insights into learner performance. Open LMS, while still offering analytics, scores lower at 7.3, suggesting that users may find Moodle's analytics tools more comprehensive and beneficial for tracking learning outcomes.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Moodle
Starter
Starting at $200.00
50 Users Per Year
Save time and resources with a MoodleCloud hosted solution. Whether you choose a fast and affordable standard plan or a premium cloud service, our hosting solutions are scalable, reliable, resilient and provide enhanced security and data protection. Plus, you get access to all Moodle’s key features that you need to drive great learning experiences.
- Moodle provides a range of scalable, reliable, and robust hosting solutions for Moodle LMS and Moodle Workplace ranging from standard, low cost plans to fully hosted, premium SaaS cloud-based services.
Open LMS
No pricing availableFree Trial
Moodle
Free Trial is available
Open LMS
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
363
7.9
55
Ease of Use
7.7
368
7.3
53
Ease of Setup
7.5
151
7.6
29
Ease of Admin
7.8
151
7.5
31
Quality of Support
7.7
291
7.6
52
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
120
8.1
32
Product Direction (% positive)
7.0
357
5.6
56
Features by Category
Training & eLearning
8.7
40
Not enough data
8.0
32
Not enough data
8.1
33
Not enough data
8.5
37
Not enough data
Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Process Automation
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
6.7
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
5.8
6
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Learning Content - Ethics and Compliance Learning
5.3
5
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
Ethics - Ethics and Compliance Learning
5.3
5
Not enough data
5.3
5
Not enough data
5.3
5
Not enough data
Compliance - Ethics and Compliance Learning
6.3
5
Not enough data
4.7
5
Not enough data
5.0
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
Certifications - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
8.8
28
Not enough data
8.0
27
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
9.0
28
Not enough data
Course Delivery
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.6
28
Not enough data
8.8
28
Not enough data
9.1
28
Not enough data
Course Management
7.1
26
Not enough data
8.1
27
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
9.0
25
Not enough data
LMS Marketplace
6.4
22
Not enough data
8.2
22
Not enough data
6.9
24
Not enough data
Interface
8.1
25
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
9.3
28
Not enough data
8.7
40
Not enough data
8.1
27
Not enough data
8.0
32
Not enough data
8.1
33
Not enough data
8.5
37
Not enough data
8.1
26
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.1
12
Not enough data
6.2
13
Not enough data
6.0
13
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content
6.9
8
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
6.0
8
Not enough data
6.5
8
Not enough data
6.2
7
Not enough data
5.8
8
Not enough data
Platform Performance
9.0
8
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
5.2
8
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
7.2
9
Not enough data
Platform Basics
7.3
11
Not enough data
7.3
11
Not enough data
7.1
11
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Moodle and Open LMS are categorized as Corporate Learning Management Systems and Learning Management System (LMS)
Unique Categories
Moodle is categorized as Ethics and Compliance Learning, Training Management Systems, Talent Assessment, and Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Open LMS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Moodle
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Open LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Higher Education
35.9%
Education Management
22.0%
E-Learning
9.3%
Primary/Secondary Education
7.1%
Information Technology and Services
3.4%
Other
22.2%
Higher Education
48.6%
Education Management
23.0%
Primary/Secondary Education
6.8%
Writing and Editing
4.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.1%
Other
13.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Moodle
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Vicente G.
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
I appreciate the 4.1 version's easy-to-use interface and abundance of customization tools and options, which, when combined with the reporting tools, offer teachers a great deal of control and flexibility in terms of designing their courses and overseeing...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Higher Education
Everything. It is clunky, bloated, time consuming, not user-friendly at all, and does not do what I need it to do. I want a clear grade book screen, but I cannot get that. It does not show points total IN the grade book, you have to change screens to see a...
Open LMS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Erinn C.
Verified User in Internet
It is the better way of making a present online teaching and learning practice. Also, I like that its perfect for both of sides. The learners and educators can use it on every device from phone to desktop with no having to set up an app. It is great that I...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Higher Education
It is still extremely clunky to grade using Moodle. In-line comments would be great
Vicente G.
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
I appreciate the 4.1 version's easy-to-use interface and abundance of customization tools and options, which, when combined with the reporting tools, offer teachers a great deal of control and flexibility in terms of designing their courses and overseeing...
Erinn C.
Verified User in Internet
It is the better way of making a present online teaching and learning practice. Also, I like that its perfect for both of sides. The learners and educators can use it on every device from phone to desktop with no having to set up an app. It is great that I...
Verified User in Higher Education
Everything. It is clunky, bloated, time consuming, not user-friendly at all, and does not do what I need it to do. I want a clear grade book screen, but I cannot get that. It does not show points total IN the grade book, you have to change screens to see a...
Verified User in Higher Education
It is still extremely clunky to grade using Moodle. In-line comments would be great
Discussions
What is Moodle software used for?
2 comments
Official Response from Moodle
Hello
Moodle is an open-source learning management system that helps you improve your teaching and learner outcomes. Its used by over 300 million people in...Read more
Is Moodle really free?
2 comments
AJ
Well, it is a free software but there costs to use it. The central point is that the cost reverts directly to knowledge and competence installed in the...Read more
How do I receive emails about the latest notifications?
1 comment
CM
Hey Sonal Ravi
To receive email notifications, you'd have to set up your communication preferences on your Moodle profile.
Depending on the theme that...Read more
What can an LMS do?
1 comment
SV
Allows your educational strategy to handle e-learning courses (online), and blended courses, as well as complement face-to-face classes with ed-tech...Read more
Open LMS has no more discussions with answers
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