H5P vs Open eLearning
H5P
h5p.org
Open eLearning
openelearning.orgSide by side
| Figure | H5P | Open eLearning |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $130/mo | $3.33/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · Course Authoring Software | 8.8 (#6) | 7.7 (#22) |
| Integrations | Official integrations include Canvas, Brightspace, Blackboard and Moodle through LTI, plus WordPress, Drupal and Moodle plugins. | The download page lists H5P and Learningcoins plugins and export plugins for Storyline, Ludiscape, and Captivate. |
| Intended users | H5P describes its community as including educators, publishers, developers, and organizations using interactive learning content. | The site describes the tool as intended for teachers and pedagogical designers to build e-learning modules and share knowledge. |
| License | H5P code is generally MIT-licensed, while third-party sanitizing code in the PHP library is GPL-licensed; h5p.org content is CC BY 4.0 unless stated otherwise. | The download page identifies the software license as GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. |
| Support | The self-hosted plugin has no support included; H5P.com paid plans include standard 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. |
Plans
H5P
- H5P open-source softwareFree
- Pro$1,560 a year
- Premium$1,570 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
Open eLearning
- Free softwareFree
- Premium Member$39.99 a year
- Gold Member$979 a year
In their own words
H5P
H5P lets authors create, share, and reuse interactive content such as videos, presentations, games, and quizzes. Featured content types include Interactive Video, Course Presentation, and Branching Scenario, and a browser is enough to view or edit content. Core team plugins support WordPress, Drupal, and Moodle; H5P.com adds LTI integrations including Canvas, Brightspace, Blackboard, and Moodle. H5P.com content can also be embedded where iframes are supported or shared by direct link. The free self-hosted software uses an MIT license but requires Drupal, WordPress, or Moodle, and its plugin does not include content types or support. H5P.com’s 30-day trial requires an application and approval. After the trial, users have 14 days to buy a plan or save and export content; activities become inaccessible afterward unless exported. H5P validates package files and sanitizes author input, but evaluates answers on the client side, which can let technically knowledgeable users cheat.
Open eLearning
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.