Open edX
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VisitOpen edX vs Sakai
What both publish
| Fact | Open edX | Sakai |
|---|---|---|
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Assessments | The platform includes native editors for formative and summative assessments, including question types and tools for coding, engineering, and other STEM content. | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The platform supports LTI 1.3 integrations and extensible course components called XBlocks. | Sakai implements the IMS LTI specification and provides an API for native integrations with third-party applications. |
| Support | The site directs organizations seeking implementation help to service partners who can customize, host, and manage a distribution. | The project says official community support for Sakai 22 ceased with the Sakai 25 series and encourages older-version users to upgrade for current security patches. |
Open edX plans
- Open edX platform softwareFree
Sakai plans
- Sakai cloud-hosted sampleFree
- Sakai (self-hosted)Free
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.
Pick Sakai if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.