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# Moodle vs Open LMS Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Moodle** [

4.1/5(448)

](https://www.g2.com/products/moodle/reviews#reviews)

**Open LMS** [

4/5(91)

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Pricing

**Moodle**
Free Trial

**Starting at $200.00** 50 Users Per Year · Starter

**Open LMS**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Moodle**
3 months

Based on 20 responses

**Open LMS**
3 months

Based on 5 responses

Return on Investment

**Moodle**
12 months8 months sooner

Based on 17 responses

**Open LMS**
20 months

Based on 11 responses

Perceived Cost

**Moodle**
$$$$$

**Open LMS**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Moodle**
7%

**Open LMS**
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Pros & Cons

**Moodle**
[
Ease of Use (16)
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Features (10)
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Not User-Friendly (9)
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Lack of Intuitiveness (7)
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**Open LMS**
[
Helpful (7)
](https://www.g2.com/products/learning-technologies-group-plc-open-lms/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2335570&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Learning (4)
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Feature Issues (5)
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Navigation Issues (3)
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Integrations

**Moodle**
[

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Microsoft 365

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Turnitin

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Zoom Workplace

](https://www.g2.com/products/zoom-workplace/reviews)[
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**Open LMS**
[

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Anthology Student

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Articulate 360

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Tienda Pago

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Turnitin

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Screenshots

**Moodle**
 ![Moodle screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1218586/44-New-Activity-Icons.png)

**Open LMS**
 ![Open LMS screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1474796/Screenshot-1.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Moodle**

8.5

8.5379

**Open LMS**

7.9

7.963

Ease of Use

**Moodle**

7.7

7.7384

**Open LMS**

7.4

7.461

Ease of Setup

**Moodle**

7.5

7.5164

**Open LMS**

7.8

7.836

Ease of Admin

**Moodle**

7.8

7.8161

**Open LMS**

7.6

7.639

Quality of Support

**Moodle**

7.6

7.6302

**Open LMS**

7.7

7.760

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Moodle**

8.6

8.6129

**Open LMS**

8.1

8.140

Product Direction (% positive)

**Moodle**

7.0

7.0372

**Open LMS**

5.7

5.762

Features

Learning Management System (LMS)[Hide 47 FeaturesShow 47 Features](javascript:void(0);)

7.7

73

7.5

17

Additional Functionality

Gamification

7.4(won by 0.7)

53

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

6.7

12

Content Library

8.0

57

8.3(won by 0.3)

8

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning Paths/Tracks

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tests/Assessments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Blended Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Microlearning

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Schools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Course Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Certification Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Course Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Curriculum Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Built-in Course Authoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asynchronous Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learner Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Academic/Education

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Enrollments/Onboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Parent Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

K-12

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Classroom

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Classroom Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student Information/Records

Not enough data

Not enough data

Synchronous Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gradebook

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management Systems[Hide 47 FeaturesShow 47 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.6

54

Not enough data

Training & eLearning

Content Delivery and Tracking

8.4(won by default)

50

Not enough data

Customer Training

7.8(won by default)

40

Not enough data

Manager Portals

7.9(won by default)

41

Not enough data

Content Storage and Management

8.2(won by default)

45

Not enough data

Interactive Content

Not enough data

Not enough data

Skills Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Course Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

eCommerce Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learner Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Asynchronous Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Companies

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self-paced Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gamification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Skills Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Modeling & Simulation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Academic/Education

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tests/Assessments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Administration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Blended Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Classroom

Not enough data

Not enough data

SCORM Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Built-in LMS

Not enough data

Not enough data

Built-in Course Authoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning Paths/Tracks

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Synchronous Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Certification & Licensing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Corporate/Business

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ethics and Compliance Learning[Hide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.7

13

Not enough data

Learning Content - Ethics and Compliance Learning

Standard Courses

6.5(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Authoring

8.3(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Internal Policies

7.5(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Programs

8.7(won by default)

9

Not enough data

External Courses

6.3(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Ethics - Ethics and Compliance Learning

Offensive Behavior

5.8(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Business Ethics

5.8(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Code of Conduct

5.8(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Compliance - Ethics and Compliance Learning

Corporate Compliance

6.5(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Department Specific Content

6.0(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Safety

6.3(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Industry Specific Content

7.5(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Certifications - Ethics and Compliance Learning

Renewals

6.7(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Job Related

6.7(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Regulatory

6.7(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Reporting - Ethics and Compliance Learning

Feedback

7.1(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Performance

7.4(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Non Compliance

8.8(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Corporate Learning Management Systems[Hide 73 FeaturesShow 73 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.4

59

Not enough data

Course Authoring

Course Builder

8.6(won by default)

37

Not enough data

Role-Based Templates

7.7(won by default)

33

Not enough data

Assessments & Quizzes

9.0(won by default)

41

Not enough data

Instructor-Led Training

8.7(won by default)

36

Not enough data

Course Delivery

Learning Paths/Tracks

8.2(won by default)

34

Not enough data

Communication & Notifications

8.6(won by default)

37

Not enough data

Assignment Scheduling

9.0(won by default)

36

Not enough data

Self-paced Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Blended Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Synchronous Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Extended Enterprise Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asynchronous Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Course Management

Gamification

7.1(won by default)

32

Not enough data

Varied User Types

8.1(won by default)

34

Not enough data

Certifications

8.6(won by default)

33

Not enough data

Industry Compliance 

8.7(won by default)

31

Not enough data

SCORM Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

LMS Marketplace

E-Commerce

6.2(won by default)

28

Not enough data

Course Marketplace

7.9(won by default)

29

Not enough data

Subscriptions

6.8(won by default)

30

Not enough data

Interface

White Labeling

7.9(won by default)

31

Not enough data

Multilingual

8.3(won by default)

32

Not enough data

Training & eLearning

Assessments and Practice

8.9(won by default)

35

Not enough data

Content Delivery and Tracking

8.4(won by default)

50

Not enough data

Content Creation

7.9(won by default)

33

Not enough data

Customer Training

7.8(won by default)

40

Not enough data

Manager Portals

7.9(won by default)

41

Not enough data

Content Storage and Management

8.2(won by default)

45

Not enough data

Content Libraries

7.6(won by default)

32

Not enough data

Compliance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Course Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

eCommerce Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Knowledge Base Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Course Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learner Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

5.9(won by default)

15

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

5.9(won by default)

16

Not enough data

AI Text-to-Image

5.8(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems 

Adaptive Learning

8.3(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Built-in Course Authoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Academic/Education

Not enough data

Not enough data

eLearning Companies

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Classroom

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Personalization and Recommendation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Certification & Licensing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discussions/Forums

Not enough data

Not enough data

Enrollment Confirmation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gradebook

Not enough data

Not enough data

Corporate/Business

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Talent Assessment[Hide 93 FeaturesShow 93 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.3

21

Not enough data

Platform Content - Talent Assessment

Candidate Screening

6.3(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Content Library

7.3(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Assessment

8.3(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Portal

8.2(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Emotional Intelligence

5.6(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Logical Reasoning

6.3(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Big Five

5.6(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Psychometric

5.7(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Skills Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Question Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tests/Assessments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Background Screening

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pre-made Test Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Performance - Talent Assessment

Uptime

7.6(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Analytics

6.3(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Monitoring

7.3(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Additional Functionality - Talent Assessment

Mobility

8.1(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Messaging

8.0(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Payment

5.2(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Integrations

6.8(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Video Interview

7.3(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Simulation

6.5(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Way Audio & Video

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Basics - Talent Assessment

Analytics

6.4(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Interoperability

6.7(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Automation

6.4(won by default)

15

Not enough data

AI Capabilities - Talent Assessment

AI Personalization

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Predictive Insights

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Scoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Bias Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Distribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Live Results Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Test/Quiz Creation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-User Collaboration

Not enough data

Not enough data

360 Degree Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Certification & Licensing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payment Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recruitment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Skill Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text to Speech

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pre-Employment Testing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Skills Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proctoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pulse Surveys

Not enough data

Not enough data

Summary Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Tests

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Candidate Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interview Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Candidate Comparison

Not enough data

Not enough data

Applicant Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Talent Acquisition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Tests

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Grading

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Onboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Individual Development Plans

Not enough data

Not enough data

Career Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Profiles

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Engagement

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning & Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

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Governance, Risk & Compliance[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Evidence Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Operational Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Enterprise Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vendor Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

IT Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Internal Controls Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Environmental Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Governance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

FDA Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

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Not enough data

Not enough data

Process Automation

Course Authoring

7.6(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Online Learning

8.3(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Certificate Generation

5.6(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Tracking & Reporting

7.2(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Collaborative Environment

7.9(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Automatic Boards Reporting

5.3(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Social Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Synchronous Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self-paced Learning

Not enough data

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Blended Learning

Not enough data

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Asynchronous Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Course Tracking

Not enough data

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Compliance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Built-in Course Authoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Certification & Licensing

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tests/Assessments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learner Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Classroom

Not enough data

Not enough data

Course Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Healthcare

Not enough data

Not enough data

Talent Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning Paths/Tracks

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gradebook

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gamification

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

SCORM Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Talent Management[Hide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Onboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Individual Development Plans

Not enough data

Not enough data

Career Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Profiles

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Engagement

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning & Development

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

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Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

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Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

Customization 

Not enough data

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Integration APIs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Internationalization

Not enough data

Not enough data

User, Role, and Access Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

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Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

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Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Goal Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

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Action Management

Not enough data

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Mobile Access

Not enough data

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Activity Dashboard

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Not enough data

Benefits Dashboard

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Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

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Feedback Management

Not enough data

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Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recruitment Management

Not enough data

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Compliance Management

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Training Management

Not enough data

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Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Orientation Workflow Management

Not enough data

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Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Help Desk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

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Payroll Management

Not enough data

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Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Description Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

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Social Media Integration

Not enough data

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Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Initiative Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Community Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Referral Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Candidate Management

Not enough data

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Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Advertising Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discount Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pipeline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compensation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

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Job Application Management

Not enough data

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HR Management

Not enough data

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Competency Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

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Job Description Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Evaluation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

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Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

Customization 

Not enough data

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Integration APIs

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Internationalization

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Not enough data

User, Role, and Access Management

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Activity Dashboard

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Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

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Mobile Access

Not enough data

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Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

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Training Management

Not enough data

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Goal Management

Not enough data

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Feedback Management

Not enough data

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Action Management

Not enough data

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Mobile Access

Not enough data

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Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Benefits Dashboard

Not enough data

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Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

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Feedback Management

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Performance Management

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Recruitment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Orientation Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Help Desk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

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Payroll Management

Not enough data

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Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Description Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

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Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

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Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Initiative Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Community Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Referral Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Candidate Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Advertising Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discount Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pipeline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

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Compensation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

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Competency Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

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Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Description Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Evaluation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

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User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Moodle](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/29b9e50f18e010790242a696db31b102/moodle.svg "Moodle")](https://www.g2.com/products/moodle/reviews)

Moodle

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

26.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

48.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

24.6%

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Open LMS

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

14.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

52.4%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

33.3%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

26.9%

14.3%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

48.5%

52.4%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

24.6%

33.3%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Moodle](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/29b9e50f18e010790242a696db31b102/moodle.svg "Moodle")](https://www.g2.com/products/moodle/reviews)
Moodle

Higher Education

36.0%

Education Management

22.1%

E-Learning

9.4%

Primary/Secondary Education

6.8%

Information Technology and Services

3.5%

Other

22.1%

[![Open LMS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/34e720dfa7f6fc14a1baf3cff5929ae1/learning-technologies-group-plc-open-lms.svg "Open LMS")](https://www.g2.com/products/learning-technologies-group-plc-open-lms/reviews)
Open LMS

Higher Education

47.6%

Education Management

23.2%

Primary/Secondary Education

6.1%

Writing and Editing

3.7%

Non-Profit Organization Management

3.7%

Other

15.9%

FAQs

## Moodle vs Open LMS FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between Moodle vs Open LMS?

Moodle and Open LMS differ most clearly in their approach to customization and support, with Moodle offering open-source flexibility and Open LMS providing managed hosting and support.

| [Moodle](https://www.g2.com/products/moodle/reviews) | [Open LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/learning-technologies-group-plc-open-lms/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.1/5 (448 reviews) | 4.0/5 (91 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| 7.5 | 7.8 |
| 7.6 | 7.7 |
| Customizability (7 all-time mentions) | Helpful support (7 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of Moodle and Open LMS compare?

Moodle is considered the stronger value by reviewers, with higher satisfaction on price-related dimensions.

- **Moodle:** Reviewers frequently cite affordable pricing and cost-effectiveness, with 6 all-time mentions of affordable pricing and praise for its open-source model.
- **Open LMS:** Reviewers note affordable pricing in recent reviews, but also mention that managed hosting comes at a higher cost compared to self-hosted options.
- **Switching reasons:** Recent reviews indicate buyers choose Moodle for its flexibility and lack of recurring licensing costs, while Open LMS is selected for its managed support and hosting.

### What are the best alternatives to Moodle and Open LMS?

The top 3 alternatives to Moodle and Open LMS are Canvas LMS, TalentLMS, and Docebo.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Moodle](https://www.g2.com/products/moodle/reviews) | 4.1/5 (448) | Mid-Market | Affordable pricing frequently cited | Customizability (7 all-time mentions) |
| [Open LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/learning-technologies-group-plc-open-lms/reviews) | 4.0/5 (91) | Mid-Market | Affordable pricing mentioned in recent reviews | Helpful support (7 all-time mentions) |
| [Canvas LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/canvas-lms/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1839) | Mid-Market | — | User-friendly interface and robust features |
| [TalentLMS](https://www.g2.com/products/talentlms/reviews) | 4.6/5 (805) | Small-Business | — | Ease of use and quick setup |
| [Docebo](https://www.g2.com/products/docebo/reviews) | 4.3/5 (749) | Enterprise | — | Scalability and enterprise-grade features |

### Which Learning Management System (LMS) features should I prioritize when comparing Moodle and Open LMS?

Buyers comparing Moodle and Open LMS should prioritize customizability, support quality, ease of setup, integrations, and feature diversity.

- **Customizability:** Moodle is cited for customizability in 7 all-time mentions; Open LMS receives 3 all-time mentions for flexibility.
- **Support quality:** Moodle scores 7.6 and Open LMS 7.7 on Quality of Support; Open LMS is frequently praised for helpful and responsive support (7 all-time mentions).
- **Ease of setup:** Moodle scores 7.5, Open LMS 7.8; both products receive recent praise for straightforward implementation.
- **Integrations:** Moodle is cited for integrations with H5P (8 all-time mentions) and Turnitin (5 all-time mentions); Open LMS is mentioned for Turnitin integration.
- **Feature diversity:** Moodle has 8 all-time mentions for feature diversity; Open LMS has 2 all-time mentions.

### What are the pros and cons of Moodle vs Open LMS?

Moodle's headline strength is customizability, while Open LMS stands out for its helpful and responsive support.

- **Moodle strengths:** Customizability (7 all-time mentions), feature diversity (8 all-time mentions), affordable pricing (6 all-time mentions), and ease of use (16 all-time mentions).
- **Moodle trade-offs:** Not user-friendly (9 all-time mentions), complexity (6 all-time mentions), and a dated user interface (6 all-time mentions).
- **Open LMS strengths:** Helpful support (7 all-time mentions), responsive support (4 all-time mentions), ease of learning (4 all-time mentions), and flexibility (3 all-time mentions).
- **Open LMS trade-offs:** Feature issues (5 all-time mentions), navigation issues (3 all-time mentions), and occasional slow response or performance issues (2 all-time mentions each).

### Is Moodle or Open LMS better for small businesses?

Moodle is the better fit for small businesses, supported by its frequent mention of affordability and flexibility in recent reviews.

- **Moodle:** Largest segment is Mid-Market, but recent reviews highlight its value for small organizations due to open-source flexibility and low cost.
- **Open LMS:** Largest segment is Mid-Market, with reviewers noting its managed support is beneficial but may be less cost-effective for small businesses compared to self-hosted options.

### Which Learning Management System (LMS) platform has better integrations?

Moodle is favored by reviewers for integrations, with more frequent and diverse integration mentions.

- **Moodle:** Integrates with H5P (8 all-time mentions) and Turnitin (5 all-time mentions), with reviewers highlighting its broad plugin ecosystem.
- **Open LMS:** Integrates with Turnitin, mentioned in recent reviews, and supports LTI integrations, but with fewer reviewer-cited integration mentions overall.

### How do Moodle and Open LMS compare on customer support?

Moodle and Open LMS are rated at near-parity on Quality of Support, with scores of 7.6 and 7.7 respectively.

- **Moodle:** Reviewers describe support as quick and helpful, with 5 all-time mentions for helpfulness and positive sentiment for community resources.
- **Open LMS:** Reviewers frequently praise helpful and responsive support (7 all-time mentions), with multiple recent reviews highlighting exceptional customer service and fast response times.

### Which is easier to implement, Moodle or Open LMS?

Open LMS has a slight edge in Ease of Setup, scoring 7.8 versus Moodle's 7.5, but both are praised for straightforward implementation in recent reviews.

- **Moodle:** Reviewers note that setup can be complex for non-technical users but is manageable with community resources and tutorials.
- **Open LMS:** Reviewers highlight easy setup, especially with support from the Open LMS team, and mention that migration and onboarding are well-supported.

Alternatives

**Moodle Alternatives**

 ![TalentLMS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/20f94a5ae8f9718cad72c430606fff69/talentlms.svg "TalentLMS")

[
TalentLMS
](/products/talentlms/reviews)

 ![Docebo](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8a126dfc98ad9b40fa883f70421a5c2c/docebo.svg "Docebo")

[
Docebo
](/products/docebo/reviews)

 ![Absorb LMS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1516297570/absorb-software-absorb-lms.svg "Absorb LMS")

[
Absorb LMS
](/products/absorb-software-absorb-lms/reviews)

 ![Blackboard](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/7ec54712c53dc38d8a5b5282c575938f/blackboard.svg "Blackboard")

[
Blackboard
](/products/blackboard/reviews)

**Open LMS Alternatives**

 ![Canvas LMS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/cc84f1e73e41e2494758227287a0c804/canvas-lms.svg "Canvas LMS")

[
Canvas LMS
](/products/canvas-lms/reviews)

 ![TalentLMS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/20f94a5ae8f9718cad72c430606fff69/talentlms.svg "TalentLMS")

[
TalentLMS
](/products/talentlms/reviews)

 ![D2L Brightspace](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/6ee428a7ec204eb6c95b19763d6de502/d2l-brightspace.svg "D2L Brightspace")

[
D2L Brightspace
](/products/d2l-brightspace/reviews)

 ![Google Classroom](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487566580/google-classroom.png "Google Classroom")

[
Google Classroom
](/products/google-classroom/reviews)