OpenOLAT
Learning management system for teaching, education, assessment and communication.
- GitHub stars
- 447
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- Java
Commits per month, last 12 months
3,404 commits
Replaces
Paid products OpenOLAT can stand in for.
How to self-host OpenOLAT
OpenOLAT runs on Java. 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 OpenOLAT free?
Yes. OpenOLAT is open source under the Apache-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host OpenOLAT?
Yes. OpenOLAT runs on Java. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does OpenOLAT replace?
People use OpenOLAT instead of Blackboard Learn, Thinkific or Teachable.
Is OpenOLAT still maintained?
The last change to OpenOLAT's code was on 12 October 2026, with 3404 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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