Free
Free plan available
LMS software · Alternatives
Best Open edX alternatives in India (2026)
Open edX is a lms software product from Axim Collaborative, Cambridge, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 17 have a free plan, 5 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Open edX are Moodle (Free), Google Classroom (Free), Chamilo (Free), Microsoft Teams for Education (Free) and Sunbird (Free). Moodle is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹300/month.
Why businesses look for a Open edX alternative
Indian support and GST
Open edX is built in United States. 5 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Open edX alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Open edX's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Open edX (current) | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | — |
| 1 | Moodle | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 2 |  Google Classroom | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Chamilo | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  Microsoft Teams for Education | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Sunbird | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  TalentLMS | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Canvas LMS | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Teachable | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  TagMango | ₹5,000/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Keka Learn | ₹6,999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  Teachmint | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Coursera | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 13 |  Quizizz | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  LifterLMS | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 15 |  360Learning | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  iSpring Learn | ₹300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Kahoot! | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Easy LMS | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Mentimeter | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  7taps | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 |
Top 10 Open edX alternatives in detail
2. Google Classroom
Google · Mountain View · LMS software · 4.5/5
Free classroom management for schools.
Free
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
4. Microsoft Teams for Education
Microsoft · Redmond · LMS software · 4.5/5
Classroom collaboration in Teams.
Free
Free plan available
5. Sunbird
EkStep Foundation · Bangalore · LMS software · 4.6/5
Open-source (MIT) configurable building blocks for learning and human development platforms at scale. | lms-software
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Open edX
- Built in India (Bangalore)
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
9. TagMango
TagMango · Kolkata · LMS software · 4.5/5
Platform for creators to host workshops, courses and communities with payments; Basic plan has no fixed fee. | lms-software
₹5,000/mo
Free plan available
Compared with Open edX
- Built in India (Kolkata)
₹6,999/mo
Free trial
Compared with Open edX
- No free plan, unlike Open edX
- Built in India (Hyderabad)
Open edX alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Open edX alternatives
Indian alternatives to Open edX
How to choose a Open edX alternative
- Separate corporate LMS from course-selling platforms: the first tracks employees, the second sells to the public.
- Check mobile and low-bandwidth performance if your learners are on the shop floor or in the field.
- Look for assessment and certification features if compliance evidence is the goal.
Open edX alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Open edX in 2026?+
The closest matches to Open edX on App Advisor are Moodle (Free), Google Classroom (Free), Chamilo (Free). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Open edX, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Open edX?+
Yes. 17 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Moodle (Free), Google Classroom (Free), Chamilo (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Open edX?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, iSpring Learn starts lowest at ₹300/mo. Moodle also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Open edX?+
Yes. 5 alternatives are built in India, including Sunbird (Free), TagMango (₹5,000/mo), Keka Learn (₹6,999/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Open edX vs Moodle: which is better?+
Moodle is the closest match to Open edX in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Open edX alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in lms software or a category Open edX also covers, and Axim Collaborative's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
Free shortlist
Not sure which Open edX alternative fits?
Tell us your team size and budget and we'll send a shortlist of three.
Related alternatives
Moodle alternativesGoogle Classroom alternativesChamilo alternativesMicrosoft Teams for Education alternativesSunbird alternativesTalentLMS alternativesCanvas LMS alternativesTeachable alternativesTagMango alternativesKeka Learn alternativesTeachmint alternativesCoursera alternativesAll lms software alternativesBrowse all alternatives