AContent vs edu-sharing

AContent is an open source learning content management system for creating accessible, adaptive web-based learning materials. It can be used with learning management systems to develop, share, and archive lessons. Authors can make elearning content, tests or quizzes, activities, and AccessForAll adaptations. The system imports and exports IMS Common Cartridge, IMS Content Packaging, and IMS QTI. Its Web Service API lets third-party software search, preview, import, and export repository content, while an OAuth API supports single sign-on with a connected host system. Listed accessibility standards include WCAG 1.0 and 2.0, ATAG 2.0, US Section 508, and ISO/IEC 24751. Public users can search, browse, and export public repository content; registered users can bookmark lessons; authors create content; administrators manage users and groups. AContent is free and self-hosted, with web access and API support. It is distributed as a 6.5 MB TGZ, and installation requirements are stated to match ATutor's. The downloads page identifies version 1.4 as the latest stable release.

edu-sharing connects learning platforms and educational software so organizations can share learning content, metadata, and tools across connected systems. It combines an educational cloud, OER search, and cloud storage for learning materials, tools, and teaching scenarios. Users can create private, shared, and editorial collections and control who may use them. Listed plug-ins cover Moodle, ILIAS, MediaWiki, TYPO3, and OpenOLAT; connectors are available for OnlyOffice and ONYX Editor. Identity connections include LDAP, Shibboleth, and SSO, and a REST API follows the OpenAPI Specification. Organizations can install edu-sharing on their own servers and adapt it to their requirements. The product is open source and free to download. Service partners offer hosting, installation, configuration, updates, training, and support. Its Android and iOS app requires an accessible edu-sharing repository with rendering service and an account. The maker describes offerings for schools, universities, public authorities, businesses, and associations.