Forma LMS

Spec sheet

Purpose

Forma LMS is an open-source learning management system built around corporate training needs.Read 11 Oct 2026 · formalms.org

Free plan

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · docs.formalms.org

Integrations

Native integration options include an API, single sign-on, LDAP authentication, and scheduled CSV import and export tasks.Read 11 Oct 2026 · formalms.org

Security

The Forma LMS 4.2 release announcement says its PHP 8.2 transition updated core dependencies to reduce exposure to known vulnerabilities in older library versions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · forum.formalms.org

Privacy

The maker describes GDPR-related features for managing privacy policies and consent, and notes that organizations still need appropriate procedures and policies.Read 11 Oct 2026 · formalms.org

Support

The download page offers free community forum support and professional services from Forma partners.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.formalms.org

License

The association statute says Forma LMS is distributed under the GNU General Public License.Read 11 Oct 2026 · formalms.org

Founded

2017Read 28 Sep 2026 · formalms.org

Maker

The Forma LMS project is led and maintained by forma.association, created in January 2017 by the project founders.Read 11 Oct 2026 · formalms.org

API access

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · docs.formalms.org

Assessments

Built-in assessment features manage scores and prerequisites, and the platform can automatically generate PDF certificates with customizable templates.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.formalms.org

Certificates

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · docs.formalms.org

Course content

Courses can include SCORM multimedia, HTML pages, and embedded videos, with built-in assessments, scores, and prerequisites.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.formalms.org

Course management

The platform supports course catalogs and learning paths, classroom and blended courses, and activity tracking with SCORM compatibility.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.formalms.org

Distribution limit

The latest stable release, Forma LMS 4.2.1, is restricted to Association Members and Contributors, while version 4.1.44 is publicly available as a free download for registered users.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.formalms.org

Hosting requirements

Forma LMS 4.2.x requires PHP 8.2 and supports Linux, Windows, macOS, Unix, or Sun server environments.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs2.formalms.org

LDAP limitation

LDAP authentication is supported natively, but LDAP user synchronization is not.Read 11 Oct 2026 · formalms.org

Learner experience

The interface is modern and responsive, and supports course materials including SCORM multimedia, HTML pages, and embedded videos.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.formalms.org

Multi-client

A single installation can serve multiple clients with different templates and URLs.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.formalms.org

Other integrations

The maker describes plugin-based integrations including SAML or OIDC access, WooCommerce, SCORM or xAPI learning objects, and web conferencing platforms such as BBB, WebEx, and Microsoft Teams.Read 11 Oct 2026 · formalms.org

Release access

The download page lists Forma LMS 4.2.1 as available to association members and contributors, and 4.1.44 as a public stable release with free download for registered users.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.formalms.org

Reporting

Administrators can create custom reports and schedule regular report delivery to administrators or customers.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.formalms.org

Reporting and certificates

Forma LMS supports custom reports and automatically generated PDF certificates with customizable templates.Read 11 Oct 2026 · docs.formalms.org

SSO support

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · docs.formalms.org

Use cases

The product supports internal employee training, extended enterprise training for partners and sellers, and selling off-the-shelf courses as a content hub.Read 11 Oct 2026 · formalms.org

Plans and prices

Every Forma LMS plan and price →

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