ADL Open Source LRS vs Instancy Learning Record Store

ADL Open Source LRS stores learning data collected through the Experience API, or xAPI. The repository says this version conforms to IEEE 9274.1.1, also known as xAPI 2.0, and describes it as stable but intended for proof-of-concept use with a small number of users. It is free and distributed under the Apache License, Version 2.0.

Docker and Docker Compose are the recommended installation route. The deployment includes a Django web service using uWSGI, an nginx HTTP/HTTPS proxy, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, and Redis. OAuth is off by default; the project describes enabling it with the OAUTH_ENABLED setting and registering clients with the LRS. Optional webhooks can filter incoming statements and send matches to a client endpoint, and they are disabled by default. A webhook can include a secret used to send an HMAC hex digest in the X-LRS-Signature header. Celery handles activity metadata retrieval, statement voiding, and LRS hooks asynchronously. Database settings can be changed in settings.ini. The Docker guide describes an included Certbot container for obtaining a certificate for a public domain and restarting nginx to use it.

Instancy Learning Record Store is a cloud service that receives and stores learning activity data generated through Experience API (xAPI). It can track activity across web browsers, mobile apps, simulations, performance support, social learning, and business applications. External systems can send data using basic authentication or OAuth, and the LRS can exchange xAPI data with learning management systems. Instancy says the service is integrated with its learning ecosystem for content authoring, delivery, and data reporting. Dashboards and reports with drill-down widgets support analysis; a statement viewer lets users inspect raw xAPI records and filter by user or learning activity. Captured activity can trigger workflows such as assigning the next module or recommending a learning pathway. The LRS supports cmi5 and multi-tenant use. Instancy's learning implementation team can help identify activity and content types, configure the system, and integrate data flows. There is no free plan. A complimentary 30-day trial does not require credit card information, and pricing is on request based on user count, modules, functionality, and learning needs; an initial implementation setup fee applies after subscription activation.