Canvas LMS vs Chamilo LMS
Both Canvas LMS and Chamilo LMS are self-hosted alternatives to Google Classroom. Both are filed under Learning and Courses.
Side by side
| Field | Canvas LMS | Chamilo LMS |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Learning management system (LMS) that is revolutionizing the way we educate. | Create a virtual campus for the provision of online or semi-online training. |
| GitHub stars | 6,896 | 1,019 |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Platforms | Ruby | PHP |
| Latest release | No release recorded | v1.11.42, 1 November 2026 |
| Repository activity | 30 April 2026 | 2 November 2026 |
| Health | Active | Active |
| Categories | Learning and Courses | Learning and Courses |
| Website | https://www.instructure.com/canvas/ | https://chamilo.org/ |
| Source code | https://github.com/instructure/canvas-lms | https://github.com/chamilo/chamilo-lms |
Where the records differ
Computed from the two records above: a line appears only where the dataset states a figure, a date or a set relation, and no line recommends one application over the other.
- Canvas LMS has more GitHub stars in the dataset, 6,896 against 1,019.
- Chamilo LMS recorded repository activity more recently, 2 November 2026 against 30 April 2026.
- Chamilo LMS has a release on record (v1.11.42); the dataset records no release for Canvas LMS.
- Licenses differ: Canvas LMS is listed under AGPL-3.0; Chamilo LMS under GPL-3.0.
- Platforms differ: Canvas LMS lists Ruby; Chamilo LMS lists PHP.
- Both are filed under the same categories: Learning and Courses.