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Open eLearning

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Spec score 7.7 #22 of 28 in Course Authoring Software

What it is

Open eLearning is free, open-source desktop software for creating courses and educational games. Teachers and pedagogical designers can build multimedia lessons from video, images, text, and activities without coding. The standalone application installs on Linux, macOS, and Windows and works offline. Its authoring tools support interactive content: actions can combine states and layers, while object scripts control behavior and interactions with other objects and events. Courses are SCORM compliant, suitable for playback on mobile devices, and compatible with learning management systems including Moodle, Chamilo, and Claroline Connect. Listed plugins include H5P and Learningcoins, with export plugins for Storyline, Ludiscape, and Captivate. The Free software plan costs nothing under GNU GPL v3.0 or later. Premium Member costs $39.99 a year and adds templates, plugins, assets, webinars, and tutorials. Gold Member costs $979 a year for organizations and businesses, with live expert sessions, premium assets, support, and an online page. Large projects with large videos can cause export problems.

Spec sheet

Product
Open eLearning is free and open source software for editing courses and educational games.Read 8 Oct 2026 · openelearning.org
Intended users
The site describes the tool as intended for teachers and pedagogical designers to build e-learning modules and share knowledge.Read 8 Oct 2026 · openelearning.org
Integrations
The download page lists H5P and Learningcoins plugins and export plugins for Storyline, Ludiscape, and Captivate.Read 8 Oct 2026 · openelearning.org
Support
The provider offers third-level technical support in 10, 20, or 50 hour packs valid for one year, with requests covering bug fixes and small changes to existing features.Read 8 Oct 2026 · openelearning.org
License
The download page identifies the software license as GNU General Public License v3.0 or later.Read 8 Oct 2026 · openelearning.org
Course creation
The authoring tool creates multimedia courses using video, images, text, and activities without coding.Read 8 Oct 2026 · openelearning.org
Desktop use
The software installs on a computer, works offline, and is described as a standalone desktop product.Read 8 Oct 2026 · openelearning.org
Exports and compatibility
The site says courses are SCORM compliant and suitable for playback on mobile devices; the download notes SCORM compatibility with LMSs including Moodle, Chamilo, and Claroline Connect.Read 8 Oct 2026 · openelearning.org
Interactive authoring
Actions can combine states and layers, and objects can use scripts to control behavior and interactions with other objects and events.Read 8 Oct 2026 · openelearning.org
Known limitation
The download page notes that exports of large projects with large videos can have problems.Read 8 Oct 2026 · openelearning.org
Premium resources
Premium membership includes templates, extra plugins, an asset library, webinars, and premium tutorials.Read 8 Oct 2026 · openelearning.org
Team location
The team page lists lead developer Damien Renou in Lyon, France.Read 8 Oct 2026 · openelearning.org

Plans and prices

Free software Free Free and open source authoring tool under GNU GPL v3.0+ · no subscriptions stated Read 8 Oct 2026 · openelearning.org
Premium Member $39.99 a year Year Premium templates · extra plugins · assets library · webinars and premium tutorials Read 8 Oct 2026 · openelearning.org
Gold Member $979 a year Year For organizations and businesses · 2 live online sessions with experts · premium assets · email and ticket support · Open eLearning Online page Read 8 Oct 2026 · openelearning.org

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Works offline on three desktop platforms
  • Creates multimedia courses without coding
  • SCORM export and LMS compatibility
  • Interactive states, layers, and scripts
  • Free open-source plan

Limits

  • Large video projects may export poorly
  • Premium resources require paid membership
  • Gold plan costs $979 a year

Who it suits

It suits teachers and pedagogical designers creating offline, multimedia e-learning modules. Organizations may consider the paid membership options for additional resources and support.

Verdict

Open eLearning provides desktop authoring for multimedia, interactive, SCORM-compatible courses without coding. Check export behavior for large video projects and whether the free plan’s included resources are sufficient.

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