ILIAS vs LAMS
ILIAS
ilias.deLAMS
lamsfoundation.orgSide by side
| Figure | ILIAS | LAMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Education Learning Management | 8.4 (#4) | 7.5 (#12) |
| Spec score · Learning Management Systems | 8.3 (#30) | 7.3 (#92) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Cologne, Germany | Macquarie University, New South Wales, Australia |
| Security and privacy | The business solution page says ILIAS can be configured to conform to European data protection regulations (GDPR), whether hosted on an organization's server or with a Premium Partner. | The Foundation's website privacy statement says personal information is shared only with the LAMS Foundation and Macquarie University and is not released to third parties without prior permission, subject to stated legal exceptions. |
| Support | ILIAS service providers offer commercial installation, maintenance, hosting, training and custom modifications, with pricing available by quote. | LAMS International offers training, technical support, software updates and upgrades, hosting, and software development services. |
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In their own words
LAMS
LAMS is an open-source system for designing, managing and delivering collaborative online learning activities. Teachers create activity sequences in a visual authoring environment, while separate Author, Monitor and Learner areas support creation, oversight and participation. It can run as a standalone e-learning system or connect with an LMS. Listed integrations include Moodle, Sakai, Blackboard/WebCT, .LRN, Microsoft SharePoint and Tiger Online Training LMS, with options for single sign-on and automatic course and user creation from LMS information. LAMS supports multimedia content, interactive activities, branching paths, live lesson delivery and learner analytics. Version 2.2 supports exporting in IMS Learning Design Level A format. Released under the GPL, it is available as a free download when users install, configure and maintain it themselves under the license. LAMS International offers support, hosting, training, updates, upgrades and development services. The maker describes use in K–12, vocational, higher and adult or community education. Commercial services and licensing have no listed fees.