Edlib

Edlib is a shared workspace for interactive H5P learning materials, built around authoring, reuse and LMS delivery. It is best suited to schools and businesses that already deliver learning through an LMS. Its free self-hosted edition keeps the software cost at zero, but secure public deployment calls for more than the documented development setup.

Overview

Edlib brings content creation and management together in a Hub where teams can find resources and reuse them. That makes it a more natural choice for organizations building a shared collection of learning materials than for someone who needs only a standalone quiz maker. The platform is developed by Edlib AS, based in Northern Norway, and was founded in 2015.

Key features

H5P authoring and reuse

Edlib supports H5P content types such as interactive video, course presentations, flash cards and quizzes. The Hub filters by content type and tags, giving teams a way to locate existing material before making another resource. Teams includes 40+ H5P content types, unlimited creation and unlimited usage, which is useful for groups building or maintaining a large library.

Sharing, versions and translations

A Creative Commons license selector and private-or-public sharing workflows let teams choose how resources circulate. Versioning and language variants help maintain and translate the same resource over time. These controls suit collaborative content programs, though the facts do not establish how granular the role permissions are.

LMS delivery and integrations

Edlib connects to learning management systems through LTI and can send results to the LMS; its setup guide includes Moodle instructions. It also documents integrations with third-party audio, video and image APIs. This makes Edlib relevant when interactive content needs to sit within an LMS workflow, rather than be distributed only as standalone materials.

Security and support

Edlib says it uses encryption and regular security checks, and offers onboarding and ongoing support. Its getting-started guide cautions that the Docker Compose setup is for development and may pose a security risk if made public. Organizations choosing self-hosting should therefore plan a secure production deployment rather than expose that setup as-is.

Pricing

The Self-hosted open-source plan costs nothing, is GPL 3.0-licensed, and lets users fork, clone, build, deploy and host the software themselves. It is the lowest-cost route for organizations able to take responsibility for hosting and deployment; it does not remove that operational burden.

Teams costs $23 a month, billed at $23/user/month or $276 per year. It includes 40+ H5P content types, unlimited content creation and usage, content versioning, improved H5P library version control and 23 GB of storage. The per-user price and storage cap matter for larger teams or libraries, even though creation and usage are unlimited.

Enterprise has custom pricing and includes everything in Teams, plus custom integrations, dedicated onboarding, priority support and unlimited storage. It is aimed at organizations that need those additions, particularly storage beyond the Teams allocation. A 30-day trial is available.

Platforms

Edlib is available on the web and as self-hosted software. The self-hosted option offers deployment control, but it also means taking care with production security; the Docker Compose setup is intended for development only.

Who it's for

Edlib fits schools and businesses that provide engaging educational resources through an LMS and want a common place to create, manage and reuse H5P content. It is less compelling for an individual seeking only a quiz tool, or for an organization that cannot support secure self-hosting but also does not want a per-user paid plan.

Pros and cons

Pros: H5P authoring, a searchable reuse Hub, versioning and language variants bring shared content work into one platform.

Pros: LTI can pass results to an LMS, with Moodle setup instructions provided.

Pros: The free GPL 3.0 self-hosted edition avoids a software charge.

Cons: The free route requires self-hosting, and the documented Docker Compose configuration is not suitable for public deployment as-is.

Cons: Teams charges per user and includes 23 GB of storage; unlimited creation and usage do not mean unlimited storage.

Alternatives

Compare learning content management systems if you want to survey the wider category. edu-sharing is worth considering for teams seeking a free open-source option with Android, iOS, API, web and self-hosted platforms; support and services are offered through service providers. Choose eXact LCMS instead if you need a hosted or on-premises off-the-shelf platform with parametric settings.

MadCap Flare is a different paid authoring option, with a Starter plan at $3,150 a year billed at $3,150/Author/Year. Edu-Suite CMS offers a free Starter plan with up to 5 users, a monthly SaaS fee, an implementation fee from € 999 and from 1,000 licenses/year, so consider it if those terms better fit your rollout. Instancy LCMS uses custom subscription pricing based on users, modules or functionality, implementation and learning needs, with a setup fee.

SyberWorks Training Center prices its plans per contact per quarter, including priced on request for over 2000 users. WalkMe is a quote-required digital adoption platform. Learninglogics LCMS is another web and Windows option to compare.

Verdict

Choose Edlib if your school or business wants to build a reusable H5P library and deliver its resources through an LMS, especially when versioning and translations matter. Its strongest case is the combination of authoring, reuse and LTI delivery, with a free self-hosted edition for teams equipped to run it securely. Look elsewhere if you need a standalone authoring tool or cannot take on self-hosting and the Teams per-user cost does not suit your organization.