AContent vs Instancy LCMS
AContent
atutor.github.io
Instancy LCMS
instancy.comSide by side
| Figure | AContent | Instancy LCMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Learning Content Management Systems | 9.1 (#1) | 7.6 (#11) |
| Authoring | Authors can build lessons with folders, pages, activities, assessments, themes, metadata and adapted content. | Its authoring tools include course modules, microlearning, assessments, surveys, certificates, learning paths, chatbots, and AR/VR content. |
| Integrations | Its Web Service API supports searching, previewing, importing, and exporting repository content from third party software, and its OAuth API supports single sign on with a connected host system. | The maker lists integrations including Zoom, Slack, HubSpot, Salesforce, Stripe, PayPal, Microsoft Power BI and third-party learning record stores. |
| What it does | AContent is an open-source learning content management system for creating accessible, adaptive and interoperable web learning material. | Instancy describes its LCMS as a cloud-based content management and authoring system with a learning object repository and no-code tools for creating learning content. |
Plans
In their own words
AContent
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.
Instancy LCMS
Instancy LCMS is a cloud-based learning content management and authoring system with a learning object repository and no-code tools for creating learning content. Teams can work in shared workspaces with multiple users, version control, reviewer comments and single-click publishing. Authoring options include course modules, microlearning, assessments, surveys, certificates, learning paths, chatbots and AR/VR content.
The repository accepts SCORM 1.2/2004, AICC, xAPI, Cmi5, documents, HTML packages, media assets and external references. Content can be published to Instancy’s LMS or exported as SCORM, xAPI, AICC or Cmi5 packages. Listed integrations include Zoom, Slack, HubSpot, Salesforce, Stripe, PayPal, Microsoft Power BI and third-party learning record stores. It runs on Android, iOS and web, with content reuse, approval workflows and API access. A complimentary 30-day trial does not require credit card information. Pricing depends on user count, access period, selected modules and learning needs; initial implementation has a setup fee, and exceeding plan limits may incur fees.