LAMS
6.3#12 in education learning managementFree planFree planWebSelf-hosted
VisitLAMS vs Open edX
What both publish
| Fact | LAMS | Open edX |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Macquarie University, New South Wales, Australia | Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States |
| Integrations | The maker lists integrations for Moodle, Sakai, Blackboard/WebCT, .LRN, Microsoft SharePoint, and Tiger Online Training LMS. | The platform supports LTI 1.3 integrations and extensible course components called XBlocks. |
| Intended users | The maker describes LAMS for education sectors including K–12, vocational training, higher education, and adult or community learning. | The project says the platform is used by universities, governments, nongovernmental organizations, and enterprises. |
| Support | LAMS International offers training, technical support, software updates and upgrades, hosting, and software development services. | The site directs organizations seeking implementation help to service partners who can customize, host, and manage a distribution. |
LAMS plans
- LAMS open-source softwareFree
- Commercial services and licensingPriced on request
Open edX plans
- Open edX platform softwareFree
Pick LAMS if…
LAMS is intended for educators and institutions in K–12, vocational training, higher education, and adult or community learning. It can suit teams seeking a self-hosted system or LMS integration.
Pick Open edX if…
Open edX suits organizations that need to build and deliver courses, especially universities, governments, nongovernmental organizations, and enterprises. It is a fit for operators prepared to arrange hosting, maintenance, and support.