Digitools

Self-Hosted

Open-source learning management tool for creating and delivering courses

Overview

Digitools is an open-source learning management system (LMS) designed for educators and organizations to build, manage, and deliver courses with ease. It supports modular course structures, rich content (Markdown, videos, documents), interactive quizzes, and assignment tracking. Users can manage roles (instructors, students), monitor learner progress, and customize themes. Deployable via Docker Compose for quick setup or bare-metal installations, it ensures data privacy by keeping all information on your server. Ideal for small teams, schools, or independent educators seeking a flexible alternative to proprietary LMS 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:
  digitools:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: digitools
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Modular course creation with multimedia content support
Interactive quizzes and assignment management
Role-based access control (instructors, students)
Docker-powered easy deployment
Progress tracking and customizable themes

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Digitools hard to install?

Digitools offers Docker Compose deployment which simplifies setup—just pull the image and run the compose file. Bare-metal installs require configuring a web server (e.g., Nginx) and PostgreSQL, but documentation guides you through both processes, making it accessible for users with basic sysadmin knowledge.

? Is it a good alternative to Teachable?

Yes, if you prioritize data privacy and self-hosting. Unlike Teachable (a SaaS), Digitools keeps all course data on your server. It lacks advanced marketing features but excels at core LMS functions (course creation, progress tracking) for free.

? Is it completely free?

Digitools is 100% open-source under the MIT License. There are no licensing fees—you only pay for server hosting costs if you choose a cloud provider, or use your own hardware for free.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Learning and Courses

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Self-hosted (full data privacy and control)
⊕ No recurring subscription fees
⊕ Flexible content creation tools

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server administration skills for setup
⊖ Limited third-party integrations compared to SaaS LMS
⊖ Smaller community support than established tools like Moodle