Chamilo LMS

Self-Hosted

Open-source Learning Management System for education and corporate training

Overview

Chamilo LMS is an open-source learning management system tailored for schools, universities, and businesses. It supports course creation, quiz/assignment management, learner progress tracking, and collaboration via forums/chat. SCORM-compliant for interactive content, it offers multi-language support (50+ languages) and customization options. Deployable on LAMP stacks or Docker, it’s a privacy-focused alternative to proprietary LMS tools, ideal for organizations needing full control over their learning platforms.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  chamilo_lms:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: chamilo-lms
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

SCORM-compliant interactive content support
Course management with quizzes, assignments, and progress tracking
Multi-language interface (50+ languages)
Collaboration tools (forums, chat, wikis)

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Chamilo LMS hard to install?

Chamilo can be installed via a LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) or Docker for simplified deployment. Basic setup is manageable for users with server knowledge, but customization and ongoing maintenance may require technical expertise.

? Is it a good alternative to Canvas LMS?

Yes—Chamilo offers core LMS features like course management and progress tracking, plus open-source benefits (no costs, data privacy). While Canvas has more integrations and a beginner-friendly UI, Chamilo excels in multi-language support and self-hosted control.

? Is Chamilo LMS completely free?

Yes—Chamilo is released under the GNU GPLv3 license, making it fully free to download, install, customize, and use for any educational or corporate purpose without licensing fees.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Learning and Courses

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted data control)
⊕ No subscription fees (open-source licensing)
⊕ Highly customizable for specific educational needs
⊕ Extensive multi-language support

Cons

⊖ Requires technical expertise for server setup and maintenance
⊖ Steeper learning curve for advanced features
⊖ Limited third-party integrations compared to SaaS LMS like Canvas