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Open eLearning
What it is
Open eLearning is free, open-source desktop software for editing courses and educational games. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows, installs locally, and works offline. Teachers and pedagogical designers can assemble multimedia lessons from video, images, text, and activities without coding. Interactive authoring combines states and layers, while object scripts control behavior and interactions with other objects and events. Courses are SCORM compliant and suitable for mobile playback, with compatibility listed for Moodle, Chamilo, and Claroline Connect. Plugins include H5P and Learningcoins, plus export plugins for Storyline, Ludiscape, and Captivate. The software is licensed under GNU GPL v3.0 or later. The free software plan costs nothing. 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 expert sessions, premium assets, support, and Open eLearning Online access.
For and against
For
- Free open-source authoring tool
- Works offline on desktop
- SCORM-compatible course exports
- No-code multimedia authoring
- Interactive scripting and activities
Against
- Large video projects may export poorly
- Premium membership costs extra
- Gold plan costs $979 a year
The verdict
Open eLearning provides a desktop authoring environment with offline work, interactive content, and SCORM compatibility. Review the large-project export limitation and membership costs when planning production workflows.
Who it suits
Open eLearning suits teachers and pedagogical designers creating offline, multimedia e-learning modules or educational games. It also fits users needing SCORM output and desktop operation across Linux, macOS, or Windows.
Plans and prices
Free software
Free and open source authoring tool under GNU GPL v3.0+ · no subscriptions stated
Read 8 Oct 2026 · openelearning.org
Premium Member
Premium templates · extra plugins · assets library · webinars and premium tutorials
Read 8 Oct 2026 · openelearning.org
Gold Member
For organizations and businesses · 2 live online sessions with experts · premium assets · email and ticket support
Read 8 Oct 2026 · openelearning.org
On the record
- Course creation
- The authoring tool creates multimedia courses using video, images, text, and activities without coding.openelearning.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Desktop use
- The software installs on a computer, works offline, and is described as a standalone desktop product.openelearning.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Exports and compatibility
- The site says courses are SCORM compliant and suitable for playback on mobile devices; the download notes SCORM compatibility with LMSs including Moodle, Chamilo, and Claroline Connect.openelearning.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The download page lists H5P and Learningcoins plugins and export plugins for Storyline, Ludiscape, and Captivate.openelearning.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The site describes the tool as intended for teachers and pedagogical designers to build e-learning modules and share knowledge.openelearning.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Interactive authoring
- Actions can combine states and layers, and objects can use scripts to control behavior and interactions with other objects and events.openelearning.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Known limitation
- The download page notes that exports of large projects with large videos can have problems.openelearning.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- License
- The download page identifies the software license as GNU General Public License v3.0 or later.openelearning.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Premium resources
- Premium membership includes templates, extra plugins, an asset library, webinars, and premium tutorials.openelearning.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- Open eLearning is free and open source software for editing courses and educational games.openelearning.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- 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.openelearning.org · read 8 Oct 2026
- Team location
- The team page lists lead developer Damien Renou in Lyon, France.openelearning.org · read 8 Oct 2026
