Chamilo LMS
GPL-3.0 e-learning platform with SCORM, LTI and xAPI support, a course catalogue and gradebook.
SCORM, LTI, xAPI, learning paths, quizzes and certificates on PHP and MariaDB.
Chamilo 3 is an e-learning platform published under GPL-3.0 or later. It suits organisations that want a PHP and MariaDB LMS with standards support and are comfortable running a web server.
What it is
The README lists announcements, assignments, attendance, a course catalogue with an e-commerce module, forums, learning paths, a gradebook with certificates and badges, quizzes with 20+ question types, and an MCP connector for AI agents.
Who it's for
It suits training departments and schools that need standards such as SCORM and LTI. It does not suit anyone who wants a hosted service with no server work.
Key features
Standards support
SCORM 1.2, QTI, LTI, xAPI CMI 5 and Aiken formats.
Course catalogue
Course search and an e-commerce module for selling courses.
Gradebook
Grades plus badges and certificates with QR codes and expiry dates.
Quizzes
20+ question types, adaptive tests and time limits.
Moodle import
Course administration includes importing courses from Moodle.
MCP connector
An AI agent connector for content creation and user tracking.
Up and running in 3 steps
Our honest verdict
What's great
- Imports courses from Moodle, which eases a move.
- Supports SCORM, LTI and xAPI.
- 60+ languages fully translated, including right-to-left.
- Built-in e-commerce module for selling courses.
Where it falls short
- Needs PHP 8.3 to 8.5, MariaDB or MySQL and a web server you configure by hand.
- The README lists 2 vCPUs, 4 GB RAM and 4 GB disk as a minimum.
- Roles and permissions management is marked beta.
- Smaller community than Moodle.
Pricing & license
Free under its GPL licence. The only cost is running it yourself; the README names no paid hosted plan.
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FAQ
Is Chamilo free?
Yes. It is published under GPL-3.0 or later, so there is no licence fee; you pay for hosting and admin time.
Can I move courses from Moodle?
The README lists importing from Moodle under course administration.
Which standards does it support?
It lists SCORM 1.2, QTI, LTI, xAPI CMI 5 and Aiken, with partial SCORM 2004.
