10 Best Free and Open-Source LMS Platforms for 2025

Top 10 Free and Open-Source LMS Platforms for 2025

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        Top 10 Open Source Learning Management Systems (LMS) for 2025

        Paradiso LMS

        Paradiso LMS is among the best LMSs and is at the top of the list of online learning platforms because it provides businesses with a wide range of unique e-learning services worldwide. Our clients include well-known universities and major corporations. We develop cutting-edge, custom e-learning systems with your end users or learners in mind. Our solutions are built on a solid foundation of science and technology.

        Being the best free and open-source LMS, our platform is highly strong. It has many features and connectors, creating a comprehensive eLearning solution that meets the needs of institutions and enterprises. Among them are:

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        Moodle

        It is an open-source learning management system designed to offer the best experience to learners that provides unprecedented data security. Users of Moodle LMS have the choice of installing their Moodle account on cloud or server. The cloud-based platform called Moodle cloud can be set up in minutes, is scalable, and has a host of standard features available for instant use. Moodle is free open source LMS and can be used for in its vanilla version endlessly.

        Moodle Pty Ltd PO Box 303, West Perth WA 6872 , Australia

        Canvas LMS

        This is another open-source LMS that is dependable, and had brought about a revolutionary change in the method of education. It is created for educational institutions, and the best thing of the canvas LMS is that the students can combine their canvas LMS account with social media accounts such as Facebook and Twitter and indulge in what is called social learning.

        Canvas LMS also provides a two-week trial account which includes course contents in-built. Second, there’s also a free account for teachers. Canvas LMS is capable of conveying information instinctively. Instructors and students can navigate through the site with ease.

        263 Eglinton Avenue West, 203, Toronto, ON M4R1B1, CA

        EFRONT

        eFront is open source like Moodle, but unlike Moodle, there are paid and free versions. With the paid versions there is no need to pay installation or implementation fees as the software is hosted. For your money, if you choose the paid version, you get social learning functionality, integration with eCommerce and the ability to create and award certifications.

        315 Montgomery Street, 9th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA

        COURSESITES BY BLACKBOARD

        CourseSites is a free version of Blackboard as is aimed at the education sector rather than corporate. You can create up to 5 different active classes or “course sites”, and the free package comes loaded with social learning, the ability to check performance and grades and includes a variety of media in your courses to make learning more engaging

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          DIGITAL CHALK

          Digital Chalk is another best open source LMS that touts itself as a “complete solution for creating and delivering online training”. It has been designed with small businesses in mind and also comes optimized for eCommerce. It is a good alternative to Moodle.

          Two Town Square Blvd. Suite 242 Asheville, NC 28803, US

          SAKAI

          Sakai is like Moodle in that it is open-source, however, unlike it, only a select group of developers can modify the code. It is geared towards education and is in continuous development with various partners and universities.

          Ann Arbor, MI 48109, US

          CHAMILO

          Chamilo is open source and provides training to over 9 million users. Instructors can choose the teaching method that works best for them and their training. Chamilo is easy to use and works on most mobile devices.

          Matela Outeiro de Rei Lugo, Galicia 27150, ES

          ATutor

          You can make online learning courses in more than 30 languages using the open source LMS platform known as ATutor. The educational materials can even be archived and shared. AContent, a standalone programme with the content authoring, test authoring, and content interoperability features of ATutor, is also available to you.
          Strehlgasse 9, 8001 Zürich, Schweiz

          Why Choose Paradiso Solutions?

          Paradiso Solutions offers a powerful, all-in-one LMS platform designed to support a wide range of training needs—including corporate learning, education, onboarding, and compliance. With features like gamification, mobile learning, multi-tenant support, and SCORM compliance, it delivers an engaging and scalable learning experience. Highly flexible and fully customizable, Paradiso LMS integrates seamlessly with over 100 third-party tools such as CRMs, HRIS, and eCommerce platforms—making it the ideal choice for businesses of all sizes looking to create tailored and effective eLearning environments.

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