# Continu vs Open edX

**Leader by Vioscale score:** Open edX

| Attribute | Continu | Open edX |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 54 (74% (medium)) | 66.7 (41% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 100 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 8,173 |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | An enterprise learning management system that automates training delivery for employees, customers, and partners through intelligent assignments, content authoring, and integrated workflows, with built-in analytics to measure impact on retention and revenue. | A 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. |
| features.capabilities | `{"sso_scim":true,"analytics":true,"scorm_xapi":"scorm_xapi","lti_support":false,"gamification":false,"platform_type":"lms","self_hostable":false,"learning_paths":true,"content_library":"marketplace_integration","native_authoring":true,"virtual_classroom":"native","compliance_tracking":true,"extended_enterprise":true}` | `{"analytics":true,"platform_type":"lms","self_hostable":true,"native_authoring":true}` |
| integrations.count | 21 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"Zoom"},{"name":"Google Meet"},{"name":"Salesforce"},{"name":"Workday"},{"name":"BambooHR"},{"name":"Oracle"},{"name":"Box"},{"name":"Vimeo"},{"name":"Prezi"},{"name":"Udemy for Business"},{"name":"LinkedIn Learning"},{"name":"OpenSesame"},{"name":"CreateOne"},{"name":"Google SSO"},{"name":"Okta"},{"name":"OneLogin"},{"name":"Microsoft Active Directory"},{"name":"SAML 2.0"},{"name":"Zapier"}]` | - |
| language.primary | - | Python |
| license.spdx | - | AGPL-3.0 |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Growth","features":["Learning Tracks","SCORM Support","Custom Reporting","Single Sign-On (SAML 2.0)","Workshops","Assessments","Automation Workflows","Learning Journeys","Slack","Google Meet","Zoom","Microsoft Teams","Access to Implementation Experts","Access to Success Experts","Technical Support","Self-Service Training Resources"],"description":"Under 1,000 monthly active users; includes content authoring, learning tracks, assessments, and core integrations","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"monthly_active_users":"under 1,000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Professional","features":["Everything in Growth","External User Profiles","Multi-Session Workshops","Multi-Language Support","Video Coaching","Continu AI","E-Commerce","Udemy for Business","LinkedIn Learning","Dedicated Implementation Team","Dedicated Customer Success Manager","Bespoke Onboarding & Enablement","Ongoing Success — QBRs, Check-ins, Consultations"],"minSeats":1000,"description":"1,000–5,000 monthly active users; adds Continu AI, external audiences, video coaching, dedicated success manager, and external e-commerce capabilities","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"monthly_active_users":"1,000–5,000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","features":["Everything in Growth & Professional","Groups","Profiles","API Access","Webhooks","Additional Sandbox Environment","Custom Fields","Advanced Integration Support","White-Glove Implementation","Enterprise Customer Success & Support","Hyper Care Support (Post Implementation)"],"minSeats":5000,"description":"5,000+ monthly active users; includes full API access, custom fields, sandbox environments, advanced integrations, and white-glove implementation","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"monthly_active_users":"5,000+"}}],"summary":"Subscription billed by monthly active users (MAU). Implementation costs 10% of first-year contract value. Custom pricing for Enterprise (5,000+ users).","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.continu.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-25T22:13:48.803Z"}` | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free and open source — no licensing costs","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://openedx.org","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T21:41:08.566Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | unknown | free |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| release.cadence_days | - | 125 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/openedx/openedx-platform/releases/tag/named-release/cypress.rc2","date":"2015-07-17T20:25:03Z","type":"prerelease","version":"named-release/cypress.rc2"},{"url":"https://github.com/openedx/openedx-platform/releases/tag/named-release/cypress.rc1","date":"2015-07-14T20:16:58Z","type":"prerelease","version":"named-release/cypress.rc1"},{"url":"https://github.com/openedx/openedx-platform/releases/tag/named-release/birch","date":"2015-03-02T21:13:51Z","type":"stable","version":"named-release/birch"},{"url":"https://github.com/openedx/openedx-platform/releases/tag/aspen.1","date":"2014-10-28T13:32:26Z","type":"stable","version":"aspen.1"}]` |
| reliability.sla_pct | 99.99 | - |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |

## Capabilities (LMS & Training Software)

| Capability | Continu | Open edX |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Platform type | LMS | LMS |
| **Standards** |  |  |
| Content-standard support | SCORM + xAPI | - |
| LTI support | ✗ | - |
| **Content** |  |  |
| Native course authoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| Off-the-shelf content library | Marketplace integration | - |
| **Training** |  |  |
| Compliance training tracking | ✓ | - |
| **Delivery** |  |  |
| Virtual classroom / ILT | Native | - |
| Learning paths | ✓ | - |
| Gamification | ✗ | - |
| **Segment** |  |  |
| Extended enterprise | ✓ | - |
| **Admin** |  |  |
| SSO / SCIM | ✓ | - |
| **Accessibility** |  |  |
| Accessibility | - | - |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Self-hostable | ✗ | ✓ |
| **Analytics** |  |  |
| Learning analytics / reporting | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:24:42.047Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*