170 tools · 16 open-source · 154 SaaS
The best education & LMS tools. Ranked by real activity.
The top-ranked open-source education & LMS tool on Enlisted is freeCodeCamp (457k GitHub stars), followed by Anki and AnkiDroid. Among SaaS products, other tools on Enlisted are most often compared with Podia, Quizlet and Udemy.
Enlisted lists 170 education & LMS tools: 16 open source and 154 SaaS. All 16 open-source ones can be self-hosted on your own server or computer. The most common open-source licences here are GPL-3.0 (5 tools), AGPL-3.0 (4) and Apache-2.0 (1). The open-source ones are most often listed as alternatives to Google Classroom, D2L Brightspace and Absorb LMS.
Last updated October 3, 2026 · ranked by GitHub stars, growth and recent commits
The top 48 of 170 education & LMS tools
freeCodeCamp
Education & LMS
freeCodeCamp.org's open-source codebase and curriculum. Learn math, programming, and compu
BSD-3-Clausevs Codecademy★ 457k
Anki
Education & LMS
Anki is a smart spaced repetition flashcard program
OSSvs Quizlet★ 32k
AnkiDroid
Education & LMS
AnkiDroid: Anki flashcards on Android. Your secret trick to achieve superhuman information
GPL-3.0vs Quizlet★ 12k
Stellarium
Education & LMS
Stellarium is a free GPL software which renders realistic skies in real time with OpenGL.
GPL-2.0★ 10k
BigBlueButton
Video Conferencing
A complete web conferencing system for virtual classes and more!
LGPL-3.0vs Zoom★ 9.2k
Open edX
Education & LMS
The Open edX LMS & Studio, powering education sites around the world!
AGPL-3.0vs D2L Brightspace★ 8.2k
Moodle
Education & LMS
Moodle - the world's open source learning platform
GPL-3.0vs D2L Brightspace★ 7.5k
Frappe Learning
Education & LMS
Easy to Use, 100% Open Source Learning Management System
AGPL-3.0vs Thinkific★ 3.3k
Wikipedia Android
Education & LMS
📱The official Wikipedia app for Android!
Apache-2.0vs GitHub★ 3k
Kiwix Android
Education & LMS
Kiwix for Android
GPL-3.0★ 1.5k
Sakai
Education & LMS
Sakai is a freely available, feature-rich technology solution for learning, teaching, rese
ECL-2.0vs D2L Brightspace★ 1.2k
Kolibri
Education & LMS
Kolibri Learning Platform: the offline app for universal education
MITvs Google Classroom★ 1.1k
Tutor
Education & LMS
The Docker-based Open edX distribution designed for peace of mind
AGPL-3.0vs Thinkific★ 1.1k
Canvas LMS
Education & LMS
The open LMS by Instructure, Inc.
AGPL-3.0vs D2L Brightspace★ 6.9k
Chamilo LMS
Education & LMS
Chamilo is a learning management system focused on ease of use and accessibility
GPL-3.0vs D2L Brightspace★ 1k
Koha
Education & LMS
Koha is a free software integrated library system (ILS). Koha is distributed under the GNU
GPL-3.0★ 593
360Learning
Education & LMS
Collaborative learning platform where employees create and share courses
SaaS
Absorb LMS
Education & LMS
Learning management system for enterprise and extended-enterprise training
SaaS
ACT School Reports
Education & LMS
Helps ACT teachers write personalised, compliant school report comments with AI
SaaS
Adobe Captivate
Education & LMS
eLearning authoring software for interactive courses and simulations
SaaS
AI Math Solver+
Education & LMS
iOS app that solves math problems from a camera photo with step-by-step AI explanations
SaaS
AlgoDrill
Education & LMS
Interactive recall drills for practising coding interview solutions line by line
SaaS
AlgoMind
Education & LMS
iOS app that explains algorithms with animated visualizations and synced highlighted code
SaaS
Allegretto
Education & LMS
Music theory learning app with a structured curriculum across five levels
SaaS
Anti-Agent
Education & LMS
Build a page for any subject and get scheduled reviews and practice to retain what you learn
SaaS
APM Communication
Education & LMS
AI-powered interactive simulations that train tech leaders and product managers in communication skills
SaaS
Apostrophe
Education & LMS
French dictation and spelling app that corrects each word and explains the grammar rule behind it
SaaSAprovação Concurso Público
Education & LMS
Question bank, mock exams, AI mentor and daily study plan for Brazilian public-service exam candidates
SaaSArabivo
Education & LMS
Learn to write the Arabic alphabet and words by tracing letters on screen
SaaS
Aripsy
Education & LMS
Turns textbooks, lecture notes, PDFs and pasted text into notes, flashcards and practice questions
SaaS
Articulate
Education & LMS
iOS speaking coach that gives AI feedback on filler words, delivery and body language from recordings
SaaS
Articulate 360
Education & LMS
eLearning authoring suite with Storyline, Rise and review tools
SaaSAuto Grader AI
Education & LMS
AI tool for teachers to mark tests, read handwriting, set tests and generate reports
SaaS
Babbel
Education & LMS
Subscription language-learning app with conversation-focused lessons
SaaS
Backyard Hunt
Productivity
Mobile app for building and running QR-code scavenger hunts with clues, tasks and printable puzzles
SaaS
Barakaa
Education & LMS
AI-powered mobile app for learning about Islam through interactive quizzes
SaaSBarseye
Education & LMS
Bar exam preparation with flashcards, practice essays and study supplements
SaaS
BeRawi
Education & LMS
Gamified iOS app for practicing storytelling with instant AI feedback on your communication
SaaS
Bibly
Education & LMS
Daily Bible companion app with verses, promises and spiritual challenges
SaaS
Bird Identifier
AI Tools
iOS app that identifies bird species from a photo and explains what makes each one unique
SaaS
Blackboard Learn
Education & LMS
Learning management system from Anthology for higher education and training
SaaS
Blooket
Education & LMS
Game-based review platform with question sets and live games
SaaS
Bloomli
Education & LMS
Parenting app with two-minute daily lessons on sleep, tantrums, milestones and bonding
SaaS
Blume
Education & LMS
Faith app for families with a daily word, age-based devotions, biblical guidance and guided prayer
SaaS
Bombo
Education & LMS
App for practicing English pronunciation with on-device feedback
SaaS
BookBadge
Education & LMS
Online learning platform with chapter quizzes, final exams and completion certificates for non-fiction books
SaaS
BrainBrew
Note Taking
AI notebook for students with notes, flashcards and practice questions
SaaS
Brainloop
Education & LMS
Spaced repetition platform for learning and memorizing material
SaaS
Education & LMS tools: questions
- What is the best open-source education & LMS tool?
- freeCodeCamp is the top-ranked open-source education & LMS tool on Enlisted, with 457k GitHub stars. It is followed by Anki, AnkiDroid and Stellarium.
- What are the best free education & LMS tools?
- The top-ranked open-source education & LMS tools with a standard licence are freeCodeCamp (BSD-3-Clause), AnkiDroid (GPL-3.0) and Stellarium (GPL-2.0), so their code is free to use. 80 of the 154 SaaS products here have a free plan, including Quizlet, Educative and Coursera.
- Which education & LMS tools can be self-hosted?
- All 16 open-source education & LMS tools on Enlisted can be self-hosted on your own server or computer; the top-ranked are freeCodeCamp, Anki and AnkiDroid.
- How are these education & LMS tools ranked?
- Open-source tools are ordered by a score built from GitHub stars, star growth over the last 30 days and how recently the code changed; 15 of the 16 had new commits or a release in the last 30 days. SaaS products have no public repository, so they get a fixed baseline score. GitHub data is refreshed daily, and nobody can pay to move up.