H5P
8.0#2 in education softwareFrom $1,560 a yearFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
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Open eLearning
6.6#17 in course authoring softwareFrom $39.99 a yearFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | H5P | Open eLearning |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Official integrations include Canvas, Brightspace, Blackboard and Moodle through LTI, plus WordPress, Drupal and Moodle plugins. | The download page lists H5P and Learningcoins plugins and export plugins for Storyline, Ludiscape, and Captivate. |
| Intended users | H5P describes its community as including educators, publishers, developers, and organizations using interactive learning content. | The site describes the tool as intended for teachers and pedagogical designers to build e-learning modules and share knowledge. |
| License | H5P code is generally MIT-licensed, while third-party sanitizing code in the PHP library is GPL-licensed; h5p.org content is CC BY 4.0 unless stated otherwise. | The download page identifies the software license as GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. |
| Support | The self-hosted plugin has no support included; H5P.com paid plans include standard support. | The provider offers third-level technical support in 10, 20, or 50 hour packs valid for one year, with requests covering bug fixes and small changes to existing features. |
H5P plans
- H5P open-source softwareFree
- Pro$1,560 a year
- Premium$1,570 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
Open eLearning plans
- Free softwareFree
- Premium Member$39.99 a year
- Gold Member$979 a year
Pick H5P if…
H5P suits educators, publishers, developers, and organizations that want to create or reuse interactive learning content. The self-hosted option is for users with Drupal, WordPress, or Moodle.
Pick Open eLearning if…
It suits teachers and pedagogical designers creating offline courses or educational games with multimedia and interactive elements. Organizations seeking premium resources or expert sessions can consider the listed paid memberships.