LMS · head to head
Claroline vs Edpuzzle
Claroline
LMS
Open source French-language learning platform, now developed as Claroline Connect
- From
- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Claroline two products share the name and the abandoned original, last released in December 2021, dominates search results, so institutions regularly install unmaintained software believing it is current.; Edpuzzle free tier limited to 20 videos maximum, with no storage increase from deleting
- They diverge on capability: Claroline covers Workspaces, Edpuzzle covers Video embedding.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Claroline 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 Claroline
- Workspaces
- Resource model
- Learning paths
- Quizzes and evaluation
- Competency framework
- Planning and events
- Self-hosting
- SaaS option
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.
Claroline
- A French or Belgian training organisation that needs a francophone platform where the interface and support are French-first rather than translated.not Edpuzzle
- A public body required to keep learner data on European infrastructure under an open licence it can audit.not Edpuzzle
- A training provider assembling learning paths from a shared library of reusable resources across many client workspaces rather than duplicating courses.not Edpuzzle
- An institution already running the abandoned Claroline 13 line that needs to plan a migration onto the maintained Connect codebase before its dependencies become unsupportable.not Edpuzzle
Edpuzzle
- Flipped classroomnot Claroline
- Video assignmentsnot Claroline
- Formative assessmentnot Claroline
- Remote learningnot Claroline
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Claroline
- Two products share the name and the abandoned original, last released in December 2021, dominates search results, so institutions regularly install unmaintained software believing it is current.
- The community is small compared with Moodle, so plugin choice, third-party integrations and the pool of people who can administer it in production are all thin.
- Documentation and community discussion are French-first and English coverage is partial and inconsistent, which raises the effort for any non-francophone team.
- The commercial hosting is offered by a small operator rather than a large partner network, so an institution depending on paid support has concentrated supplier risk.
- The workspace and resource model is different enough from a conventional course-based LMS that staff moving from Moodle or Canvas have to relearn how content is organised, and migrations do not map cleanly.
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
Claroline
Free- Claroline ConnectFree
- GPL licence, no fee
- Full source on GitHub
- You provide Symfony and PHP hosting and operations
- Hosted distribution$undefined/year
- Managed hosting, maintenance and updates
- Support from the commercial operator
- Quoted by user count
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 Claroline if
- You need workspaces.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Linux.
- You also want resource model.
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 Claroline or Edpuzzle better?
- Neither clearly leads. Claroline 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, Claroline or Edpuzzle?
- Claroline starts at Free and Edpuzzle at Free.
- Does Claroline or Edpuzzle run on more platforms?
- Claroline runs on Web, Linux. Edpuzzle runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Claroline for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Claroline best used for?
- Claroline is most often used for a french or belgian training organisation that needs a francophone platform where the interface and support are french-first rather than translated., a public body required to keep learner data on european infrastructure under an open licence it can audit., a training provider assembling learning paths from a shared library of reusable resources across many client workspaces rather than duplicating courses., an institution already running the abandoned claroline 13 line that needs to plan a migration onto the maintained connect codebase before its dependencies become unsupportable.. Of those, a french or belgian training organisation that needs a francophone platform where the interface and support are french-first rather than translated. and a public body required to keep learner data on european infrastructure under an open licence it can audit. are not what Edpuzzle is typically brought in for.
- What can Claroline do that Edpuzzle cannot?
- Claroline covers Workspaces, Resource model, Learning paths, Quizzes and evaluation. Edpuzzle covers Video embedding, Question overlays, Audio notes, Voiceover.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Claroline: Which Claroline should I install?
Claroline Connect, the Symfony and React codebase currently on version 15. The original PHP Claroline stopped at 13.1.3 in December 2021 and should not be deployed.
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.
SourceClaroline: Is it still maintained?
Yes. Point releases in the 15.0 line continued into 2026 with active commits on GitHub.
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.
SourceClaroline: Is it free?
The software is GPL and free. Hosted distribution with maintenance and support is a paid service from the commercial operator.
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.
SourceClaroline: Does it work in English?
The interface has English, but documentation and community support are French-first, so a non-francophone team will hit gaps.
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.
SourceClaroline: How big is the ecosystem compared to Moodle?
Much smaller. If you need a wide plugin market or an easy administrator hiring pool, Moodle is the safer open source choice.
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