--- description: Review of Open LMS Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Open LMS | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Learning Management Systems](/directory/4584/lms/software) > [Open LMS](/software/400921/open-lms) # Open LMS Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/400921/open-lms Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/400921/open-lms?page=2) > Open LMS is a customizable learning management system built on the open-source Moodle platform. It supports academic and professional learning environments across sectors such as higher education, corporate organizations, government agencies, healthcare, professional associations, and training companies. The platform offers two versions: Open LMS EDU for academic institutions and Open LMS WORK for workforce learning and enterprise training. The system includes tools to enhance learning and simplify administrative tasks. Features include the Open Reports Engine for custom analytics, the Personalized Learning Designer for individualized learning pathways, and AI-powered tools such as an AI-Assisted Editor for content creation. It provides native authoring tools and an ecommerce suite. Security and compliance measures include SOC 2 compliance, ISO 27001 certification, and tools for GDPR and CCPA adherence. Open LMS operates on AWS infrastructure and allows extensive customization through its open-source design. Organizations can modify and scale the platform to meet specific needs. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 9 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 9 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Learning Technologies Group - **Founded**: 2011 ## Commercial Context - **Target Audience**: 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina and 165 more ## Features - Academic/Education - Asynchronous Learning - Blended Learning - Built-in Course Authoring - Certification & Licensing - Collaboration Tools - Compliance Tracking - Content Library - Content Management - Corporate/Business - Course Management - Course Tracking - Customisable Branding - Enrollment Confirmation - Extended Enterprise Learning - Gamification - Gradebook - Knowledge Base Management - Learner Portal - Learning Management ## Integrations (13 total) - Aspire - ChatGPT - Class for Web - Ease - Go1 - Honorlock - IntelliBoard - Kaltura Video Platform - Motrain - OpenSesame - Panopto - SMOWL - Sumadi ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base ## Category - [Learning Management Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4584/lms/software) ## Related Categories - [Learning Management Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4584/lms/software) - [Training Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/1232/online-training/software) - [Mobile Learning Tools](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/3753/mobile-lms/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Canvas](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/7732/canvas-instructure) — 4.6/5 (4320 reviews) 2. [Moodle](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/4321/moodle) — 4.3/5 (3379 reviews) 3. [Connecteam](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/109560/connecteam) — 4.6/5 (5203 reviews) 4. [Paylocity](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/4537/web-pay) — 4.3/5 (1839 reviews) 5. [360Learning](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/32204/360learning) — 4.7/5 (488 reviews) ## Reviews ### "A solid product only limited by your imagination" — 4.0/5 > **Allison** | *4 May 2026* | Government Relations | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The system is used by many institutions so courses are transferable. It is logical to use,not always easy though. Course creation can be done by most computer literate people and compared to other LMS', they have commented that Moodle is practical, interactive, and easier to use. As an administration it is good to have the service support just an email away. > > **Cons**: The system is large so all features are not fully used and unless you are dedicated Admin manager of your system, many of the Admin features can be difficult to fully understand. The activities do not present as sexy as they do in other platforms. The Community is hard to search and rarely do I find answers. > > I like Moodle, I like the support, I just don't like the fact that my particular site is not aesthetically pleasing and we lack after course interaction, I lack the knowledge and imagination to improve it and I don't know where to find the inspiration. ----- ### "Leave well-enough alone and focus instead on needed improvements" — 4.0/5 > **Kirsten** | *5 May 2026* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I appreciate --the helpful staff --the fact that it is reliable --it's Moodle --we don't need to worry about it --the site is functional > > **Cons**: Things we dislike --the theme (and lack of theme choices) --unnecessary changes, especially when other aspects need more attention --the updates often make the system less usable and user-friendly instead of more usable and user-friendly ----- ### "Solid architecture and managed learning, but with severe operational and integration constraints in the long term." — 5.0/5 > **Carlos Guillermo** | *4 May 2026* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Personalized Learning Designer (PLD): The capability to automate workflows via conditional rules is solid. However, it presents operational difficulties during course content restoration processes; when restoring a course into a new target environment, the new course frequently struggles to maintain the optimal functionality and execution of these inherited rules. > > **Cons**: 1. Closed Architecture and Integration Friction: Being a highly managed and closed environment, there is a severe backend lockout. There is an inability to perform advanced SQL queries, and when utilizing the ad-hoc reporting module, query execution is sluggish and prone to crashing. Furthermore, delayed-execution reports take an excessive amount of time to generate. Additionally, obtaining robust reporting capabilities requires licensing third-party products at exorbitant costs, often rivaling the core Open LMS licensing fees themselves, rather than providing a native advanced reporting system commensurate with its high pricing tier. 2. Rigidity in Plugin Deployment: The process of incorporating plugins is highly cost-inefficient, as clients are forced to pay for the adaptation of any plugin not already included in their proprietary matrix to ensure compatibility with Open LMS. This directly conflicts with the open-source philosophy of Moodle, which boasts over 2,000 free plugins. It is structurally paradoxical to incur development costs to deploy a plugin that is natively free in standard Moodle environments. 3. Asymmetrical Active User Cost Structure: The pricing model based on active users is disproportionately expensive, as clients inevitably pay for the retention of historical data used strictly for reporting purposes. It is fundamentally illogical to incur the same licensing fee for an alumnus whose data has been dormant for a decade as for a highly active, concurrent user interacting with the platform daily. > > My overall experience following an extended customer lifecycle has been a dichotomy between operational excellence and technological restriction. For years, Open LMS functioned as a flawless learning management engine; its open-source-based core, optimized for cloud architecture, eliminates the friction of server administration and delivers uninterrupted availability, fully justifying its deployment in critical institutional environments. Instructional design tools, such as the PLD, are top-tier for facilitating teacher-student interaction. However, a comprehensive long-term evaluation reveals a distinct technical glass ceiling. As institutional requirements evolve toward advanced data science, the integration of external artificial intelligence models, or the imperative for absolute technological sovereignty over database architectures, the 'sandbox' nature of Open LMS becomes a severe operational bottleneck. The bureaucratic friction required to enable specific extensions and the incremental cost model ultimately lead to technological stagnation. It remains an exceptional product for organizations that prioritize total infrastructure delegation, but it is highly restrictive for institutions demanding architectural flexibility, deep process auditing, and contractual independence over their proprietary information ecosystems. ----- ### "Interacción de estudiantes e docentes" — 5.0/5 > **Anonymous User** | *17 July 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Sus opciones de Aprendizaje personalizado, en el tema de integraciones y otros funcionalidades que complementan al moodle nativo. > > **Cons**: En su inicio el tema de tener una matriz de plugin permitidos, no poder agregar mas temas de sitio, formatos de cursos y otros plugin. > > Muy buena, en mi caso a nivel de administrador de sitio, es una plataforma bien trabajada y que ofrecen cambios constantemente. ----- ### "A powerful, highly customizable LMS with outstanding support" — 5.0/5 > **Marcelo** | *4 May 2026* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: As an administrator, the best thing about Open LMS is its limitless flexibility. Because it is built on Moodle, we are never boxed into a rigid system. If we need a specific feature, there is almost always a plugin, LTI integration, or configuration available to make it happen. The Personalized Learning Designer (PLD) has been a game-changer for us, allowing us to automate administrative tasks, send targeted alerts, and create custom learning paths without needing a developer. Furthermore, the peace of mind that comes with their managed hosting is incredible. We get the deep customizability of an open-source platform, but with the reliability, security, and top-tier customer support of a premium SaaS product. Their support team is responsive, knowledgeable, and truly acts as a partner in our success. > > **Cons**: Because the platform is so feature-rich and powerful, there is a bit of a learning curve when you first take over the backend administration. Setting up granular role permissions and advanced reports requires some initial time investment to get right. However, this is a minor trade-off for having such a highly customizable system, and the Open LMS support documentation and help desk are always there to guide you through any complex setups. > > My experience has been overwhelmingly positive. Open LMS provides a stable, scalable environment that easily handles our large user base and complex organizational needs. It takes the stress out of server maintenance and upgrades, allowing me as an admin to focus entirely on improving the user experience and building a better learning ecosystem. It is a fantastic platform backed by a great team. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/400921/open-lms?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/400921/open-lms) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data