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Moodle vs Chamilo LMS: catalog facts
Moodle	Chamilo LMS
Free Free open-source software to host yourself.	Free Free and open source under GPL-3.0; training and certifications are offered separately.
Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Open source and self-hostable Keeps course data on your own server	Broad course, assignment and attendance features Can import courses from Moodle
Requires a server and ongoing maintenance More than an individual learner needs	Needs a server to host and maintain Many features to configure for a small setup
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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