ILIAS vs Open edX
On the evidence we track, Open edX leads this comparison with a composite score of 53/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for lms & training software. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
ILIAS
A web-based platform deployed globally since 1998 by universities, companies, and public organizations to create and manage online learning experiences and employee training programs.
Open edX
LeaderA customizable, web-based platform for creating and delivering online courses to millions of learners worldwide, featuring built-in analytics, interactive learning tools, and no licensing fees due to its open-source nature.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
ILIAS
- IMS LTI
- WOPI
- Creative Commons
Open edX
LeaderNot documented yet.
ILIAS or Open edX: which one depends on you
A composite score cannot know your constraints. Describe them and both get re-weighted against what you actually need, with the evidence behind every position.
Free to run, no account needed to start. How the evaluation works
Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.