Schoco

Self-Hosted

Open-source Learning Management System (LMS) for educators and small institutions

Overview

Schoco is a lightweight, open-source LMS designed to help educators deliver structured courses online. It supports creating modular courses, uploading resources (documents, videos), building quizzes, tracking student progress, and managing enrollments. Deployable via Docker for quick setup or manually on servers with PostgreSQL, Schoco prioritizes privacy and control—letting you host learning content without relying on third-party platforms. Its simple interface makes it accessible for both educators and students, ideal for small teams or independent trainers.

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:
  schoco:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: schoco
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Structured course creation with modules
Quiz builder and progress tracking
Enrollment management & notifications
Resource sharing (documents, videos)

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Schoco hard to install?

Schoco is easy to install using Docker, which handles most setup steps with pre-configured containers. Manual installation requires setting up PostgreSQL and a web server (like Nginx), which needs basic server administration knowledge.

? Is it a good alternative to Canvas?

Schoco is a strong alternative for those preferring self-hosted privacy over Canvas's cloud-based proprietary model. However, Canvas offers more advanced enterprise features (e.g., LTI integration) that Schoco lacks.

? Is it completely free?

Yes! Schoco is open-source under the MIT License. There are no license fees, subscriptions, or restrictions on usage—you can modify and distribute it freely.

Top Alternatives

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Blackboard Learn (Proprietary) Search Google

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Learning and Courses

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Self-hosted (full control over data privacy)
⊕ Easy Docker deployment for quick setup
⊕ No subscription fees or hidden costs
⊕ Intuitive UI for educators and students

Cons

⊖ Limited advanced features compared to enterprise LMS (e.g., Moodle)
⊖ Smaller community support than popular alternatives
⊖ Requires basic server skills for manual installation