LMS · head to head
Chamilo vs Edpuzzle
Chamilo
LMS
Open source learning management system with no licence fee and a Latin American and francophone user base
- From
- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Chamilo version 3.0 has been in beta since 2024 while production deployments stay on the 1.11 branch, so anyone planning a multi-year deployment is choosing between an ageing stable line and an unfinished rewrite.; Edpuzzle free tier limited to 20 videos maximum, with no storage increase from deleting
- They diverge on capability: Chamilo covers Course and learning paths, Edpuzzle covers Video embedding.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Chamilo and Edpuzzle actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (LMS).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Chamilo
- Course and learning paths
- Assessments
- Gradebook and certificates
- Attendance tracking
- Sessions and multi-tenancy
- Wide interface translation
- Plugins
- Low hosting requirements
Only in Edpuzzle
- Video embedding
- Question overlays
- Audio notes
- Voiceover
- Progress tracking
- Gradebook
- LMS integration
- Mobile app
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Chamilo
- A Latin American university that needs an LMS with no per-student licence fee and Spanish-language support from people in a compatible time zonenot Edpuzzle
- A ministry or NGO delivering vocational training over poor connectivity, where a lightweight PHP application on cheap hosting beats a heavyweight platformnot Edpuzzle
- A francophone institution in West Africa or Belgium where French interface and documentation quality decides adoption more than feature countnot Edpuzzle
- An organisation that requires the LMS to run entirely on its own infrastructure with no data leaving the countrynot Edpuzzle
Edpuzzle
- Flipped classroomnot Chamilo
- Video assignmentsnot Chamilo
- Formative assessmentnot Chamilo
- Remote learningnot Chamilo
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Chamilo
- Version 3.0 has been in beta since 2024 while production deployments stay on the 1.11 branch, so anyone planning a multi-year deployment is choosing between an ageing stable line and an unfinished rewrite.
- Governance moved to BeezNest Belgium, a commercial company that also sells Chamilo hosting and services, which concentrates roadmap decisions in a vendor with a direct commercial interest in the support market.
- The English-language community and documentation are noticeably thinner than the Spanish and French, so an anglophone institution will find fewer answers, fewer contributors and fewer consultants than the project size implies.
- No licence fee is not no cost: hosting, upgrades, security patching, backups and integration work all fall on the institution or a paid partner, and that ongoing labour usually exceeds what a small institution would have paid for a hosted commercial LMS.
- The third-party plugin ecosystem is small compared with Moodle, so integrations with proctoring, publisher content and student information systems often have to be commissioned rather than installed.
Edpuzzle
- Free tier limited to 20 videos maximum, with no storage increase from deleting
- Primarily focused on K-12; less comprehensive for higher education video management
- Advanced features require paid plan, limiting free users to basic interactivity
Pricing, plan by plan
Chamilo
Free- Self-hostedFree
- GNU GPL licence, no per-learner fee
- Full source code
- Community support in Spanish, French and English
- Hosting and support from partners$undefined/year
- Managed hosting, upgrades and support sold by BeezNest and other official providers
- Priced per deployment, quoted
Edpuzzle
Free- FreeFree
- 20 videos maximum
- Basic interactive features
- Limited analytics
- Pro Teacher$12/month
- Unlimited videos
- Advanced analytics
- Priority support
- Pro Annual$162/year
- Same as Pro Teacher
- Annual discount
Which should you pick?
Choose Chamilo if
- You need course and learning paths.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Self-hosted, Linux.
- You also want assessments.
Choose Edpuzzle if
- You need video embedding.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want question overlays.
Questions people ask
- Is Chamilo or Edpuzzle better?
- Neither clearly leads. Chamilo starts at Free and Edpuzzle at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Chamilo or Edpuzzle?
- Chamilo starts at Free and Edpuzzle at Free.
- Does Chamilo or Edpuzzle run on more platforms?
- Chamilo runs on Web, Self-hosted, Linux. Edpuzzle runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Chamilo for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Chamilo best used for?
- Chamilo is most often used for a latin american university that needs an lms with no per-student licence fee and spanish-language support from people in a compatible time zone, a ministry or ngo delivering vocational training over poor connectivity, where a lightweight php application on cheap hosting beats a heavyweight platform, a francophone institution in west africa or belgium where french interface and documentation quality decides adoption more than feature count, an organisation that requires the lms to run entirely on its own infrastructure with no data leaving the country. Of those, a latin american university that needs an lms with no per-student licence fee and spanish-language support from people in a compatible time zone and a ministry or ngo delivering vocational training over poor connectivity, where a lightweight php application on cheap hosting beats a heavyweight platform are not what Edpuzzle is typically brought in for.
- What can Chamilo do that Edpuzzle cannot?
- Chamilo covers Course and learning paths, Assessments, Gradebook and certificates, Attendance tracking. Edpuzzle covers Video embedding, Question overlays, Audio notes, Voiceover.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Chamilo: Who owns and maintains Chamilo now?
The project has been governed by BeezNest Belgium since January 2026. The code remains under the GNU GPL, but roadmap stewardship sits with a commercial company that also sells Chamilo services.
Edpuzzle: What is the video storage limit on the free Edpuzzle plan?
Free accounts can store up to 20 videos. Deleting videos does not increase the limit. Upgrading to a Pro plan provides unlimited storage.
SourceChamilo: Is Chamilo 3 ready for production?
No. The 3.0 line has been in beta since 2024 and production installations remain on the 1.11 branch. Plan on 1.11 and treat the 3.0 migration as a future project.
Edpuzzle: Can I use videos from YouTube in Edpuzzle?
Yes, Edpuzzle lets you take videos from YouTube, Khan Academy, Crash Course, TED-Ed, and National Geographic, then add interactive elements like questions and annotations.
SourceChamilo: Is there a licence fee?
No. Chamilo is GPL software with no per-learner charge. Costs are hosting, support and whatever integration work you commission.
Edpuzzle: How much does Edpuzzle Pro cost?
Edpuzzle Pro starts at $12 per month for individuals, or $162 per year. Professional license options are available for schools and districts at custom pricing.
SourceChamilo: Where is it strongest?
Spanish-speaking Latin America, Spain, francophone West Africa and Belgium. Support and documentation quality in Spanish and French exceed the English.
Edpuzzle: Can I embed my own voice narration?
Yes, one of Edpuzzle's key features is the ability to add your own voice narration and explanations to any video, making content more personalized for your class.
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