Ralph
5.8#15 in learning record store softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitRalph vs xh
What both publish
| Fact | Ralph | xh |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | The API server supports HTTP Basic authentication and OpenID Connect on top of OAuth 2.0, and either or both can be enabled. | Basic, bearer and digest authentication are supported, along with .netrc credentials. |
| Purpose | Ralph is a learning analytics toolbox available as an LRS HTTP API server, a command-line interface, and a library. | xh is a friendly, fast tool for sending HTTP requests, with a focus on improved performance. |
Ralph plans
- Open sourceFree
xh plans
- xhFree
Pick Ralph if…
Ralph suits teams building learning analytics workflows around xAPI and able to operate an API server, CLI, or library. It may also suit developers interested in contributing to a community-driven project.
Pick xh if…
xh suits developers and technical users who send HTTP requests from a terminal and want HTTPie-style syntax with performance-focused behavior. It is useful when requests need varied body formats, authentication, response filtering, or curl conversion across supported platforms.