Chamilo LMS
Create a virtual campus for the provision of online or semi-online training.
- GitHub stars
- 1,011
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Latest release
- v3.0.1
19 September 2026 - Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- PHP
Commits per month, last 12 months
5,595 commits
Replaces
Paid products Chamilo LMS can stand in for.
How to self-host Chamilo LMS
Chamilo LMS runs on PHP. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Chamilo LMS free?
Yes. Chamilo LMS is open source under the GPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Chamilo LMS?
Yes. Chamilo LMS runs on PHP. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Chamilo LMS replace?
People use Chamilo LMS instead of Teachable, Thinkific, Google Classroom or Blackboard Learn.
Is Chamilo LMS still maintained?
The last change to Chamilo LMS's code was on 12 October 2026, with 5595 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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