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Chamilo
Learning Management Systems (LMS)Open-source LMS, that improves access to education. Backed up by the Chamilo Association, aiming for promotion of the software, maintenance of a clear communication channel and building of a network of services providers and software contributors.
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About the vendor
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Customers
- Academic
- Freelancers
- Large Enterprises (>10,000)
- Non Profits
- Public Administrations
- Small/Medium Businesses
Use Cases
- Academic Learning
- Compliance Training
- Continuing Education
- Employee Training
- Public Sector External
Industries
- Aviation & Aerospace
- Banking
- Education Management
- eLearning
- Medical Practice
Deployment
- Mobile Application
- Self-Hosted Cloud-based
- Self-Hosted System
- Software as a Service / Cloud
Platforms
- Linux
- Mac
- Windows
Browsers
- Apple Safari
- Google Chrome
- Internet Explorer
- Mozilla Firefox
Training
- Documentation
- In Person
- Live Online
- Online Tutorials
- Webinars
Support
- 24/7
- FAQ
- Knowledge Base
- Live Online
- Online Community
Supported Specifications
- AICC
- IMS LTI
- IMS QTI
- PENS
- SCORM 1.2
Languages Supported
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Features
Learn more about Chamilo features that set it apart from the competition. Discover how its unique tools and capabilities enhance your processes.
Accounts
Add a new user
Allows administrators to add new users directly to their LMS for streamlined user management.
Archive users
Deactivate and store user accounts without deleting them.
Browse list of users
View all registered users in the system.
Bulk User Actions
Manage multiple user accounts at once.
Custom/Mandatory User profile fields
Define required or optional fields for user profiles.
Upload users
Import users via spreadsheet.
Activity grading
Course History
View completed and ongoing courses for each user.
Gradebook
Centralized view of all learner grades.
Gradebook audit trail
Track all grade changes over time.
Gradebook comments
Manual Grading ("Marking")
Manually review and grade submissions.
Multiple grading scales
Support for different grading systems.
AI Features
Adaptive Learning
AI Powered
Chatbot
Content development
Generate or enhance educational content.
Content Translation
Intelligent recommendations
Natural Language Processing
Predictive analysis
Quiz generation
Automatically creates AI-generated quizzes.
Text-to-speech
Authentication
Active Directory/LDAP Integration
Authenticate users via corporate directories.
Custom User login page
Personalized login interface.
Manual Accounts
No login
Allow content access without authentication.
SAML2/API Integration
Single sign-on and external authentication.
Self-Registration
Users create their own accounts.
Self-Registration w. Admin Confirmation
User signup requires admin approval.
Categories
Assign Courses to categories
Organize courses under specific categories.
Create new Categories
Add new organizational groups for courses.
Manage Categories
Edit, delete, or update categories.
Priced Categories (Bundle)
Sell course bundles grouped by category.
Certificate management
Certification life-cycle
Manage certification templates
Customize certificate formats.
Predefined certification templates
Use ready-made certificate designs.
Unique Certificate by Course
Unique Certification by Curriculum
Different certificate per learning path.
Compliance management
Certificate expiration notifications
Certification Expiration Management
Due Date notifications
Notify learners of upcoming deadlines.
Soft/Hard Stop Due Dates
Allow or block access after due dates.
Course Creation
Assignments Engine
Create and manage learner assignments.
Can reuse PPTs, PDFs, Videos
Upload and repurpose existing material.
Changing Course default settings
Modify core course configuration.
Consume online video content
Embed or stream video lessons.
Content Library
Course backup Options
Backup and restore course data.
Drag & Drop Interactions
Hybrid Learning Courses
Learning Paths (Curriculums)
Sequence courses into structured programs.
LRS
Scheduling LIVE events
Survey Engine
Create learner surveys.
Tests Engine
Build quizzes and exams.
Upload courses
Import courses into the platform.
Enrollment
Attendance Tracking
Track presence in sessions.
Automated Enrollment (based on User data)
Guest Access Settings
Allow non‑registered users limited access.
Manual Enrollment
Manually assign users to courses.
Progress Tracking
Self-enrollment
Allow learners to join courses freely.
Self-enrollment (with a PIN #)
Require a PIN for enrollment.
Survey enrollment (based on a response)
Format
Course Discussions
Forum-style communication.
Gamification Format
Learner Upload
LIVE Chat Option
Real-time messaging inside courses.
Topics Format
Organize course by topics.
Video Conferencing Integration
Connect with tools like Zoom/Teams.
Weekly Format
Gamification
Badge customization
Design custom achievement badges.
Badges
Award digital achievements.
Customize Gamification mechanics
Leaderboards
Rank learners based on achievements.
Levels
Points
Award points for activity.
Rewards
Offer incentives for achievements.
Interface options
Additional external pages
Add custom pages to the platform.
Block Management
Calendar Settings
Language settings
Set default or custom system language.
Learning Accessibility
Location Settings
Media embedding settings
Control embedding permissions.
Multilanguage Support
Provide support in multiple languages.
Ready-made Themes
Prebuilt platform designs.
Learning types
Asynchronous Instructor-led
Instructor-led but not in real time.
Asynchronous Self-paced
Learners progress independently.
Blended Learning
Mix online and face‑to‑face training.
Synchronous Virtual Classroom
Live real-time classes.
Mobile learning
Offline (disconnected Mobile app)
Online (Internet connected)
Access content with full connectivity.
Offline
Support for offline access to content
Reports
Automated Report Scheduling
Canned Reports
Prebuilt report templates.
Dashboards and Graphic Reports
Visual analytics dashboards.
Email delivery of Reports
Exporting Reports in variety of formats
Export data as PDF, Excel, etc.
Grading Report Settings
Customize grade reporting.
Learning Analytics Tools
Training Record Maintenance
Roles
Define roles
Role Assignment
Assign roles to users.
System Permissions per role
Control access rights.
Teams and Team Hierarchies
Security
Anti-spam
Anti-virus
IP Blocker
Restrict registration to specific domains
Strong Passwords
Enforce secure password rules.
Shopping cart
Built-In Shopping Cart
Sell courses directly.
Shopping Cart as Plug-In
Add commerce via plugin.
System reports
Automatic email reports in predefined intervals
Custom reports generator
Email notification settings
Control notification rules.
Live Logs
Monitor system activity in real time.
Company Size
Areas of Focus
Top Industries
Education - Higher
32%
Elearning
19%
Information Technology and Services
9%
Telecommunications
4%
Education - Primary
4%
Other
32%
Pricing
Learn more about Chamilo's pricing options, cost, and plans so you can make a well-informed, business-wise decision on the best software to use for organization.
Pricing Model
- Free
- Free Trial
- Freemium
- Subscription
License
- Open Source
Starting Price
- $0
Free Trial
- Yes
All the Chamilo software products are entirely free and are production-ready without requiring any type of payment. A network of official providers provide professional-level services for organizations that do not have IT/Media/Infrastructure resources in-house to run their platform to its full potential.
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Reviews
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Performance Overview
Overall Rating
87%
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Usefulness
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Usability
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Customer Experience
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Likelihood to Recommend
Easy, light, hassle free LCMS for online and blended courses & collaboration
May 7, 2019
What do you like best?
Its usability and simplicity. It has all the functions that most of our users need, and the great majority of them don't need any further support to get going.
What do you dislike?
Some functions need to evolve and be better integrated, such as Social Network, which is still very basic and not as intuitive as the rest of the platform.
Easy to use. Fast to learn. Fit to the bussiness core
Apr 26, 2019
What do you like best?
I like the graphic scheme, that make chamilo easy to use and easy to navigate trought the different options
What do you dislike?
Reports are poor they need to focus in this matter. Databases are heavy and hard to download that makes a painful situations
It's a ver useful eLearning system and easy to deploy
Apr 26, 2019
What do you like best?
The very intuitive interface and tools to manage the virtual education and or training plataform forma administrator and end-users
What do you dislike?
The maintain code and internal framework, it needs a very long learning curve to make new functionalities and some workarounds
It's easy to use, makes easier the virtual education process
Apr 26, 2019
What do you like best?
Intuitive Easy Friendly It facilitates learning Many tools The teachers have many opportunities The students have interaction with the teacher
What do you dislike?
Some icons are unclear I do not use it in primary education but the language is unclear for children
Very good plataform and very complete funtionaly..
Apr 26, 2019
What do you like best?
More integration with programs the other industries, by example the application the google or microsoft.
What do you dislike?
More speed, more interoperaty and new formats and templates for projects and others metodology and others thems.
Is a complete LMS and is easy to use, is adapt to my needs in education
Apr 26, 2019
What do you like best?
Usability... I like its ease of use, it has many configuration options that facilitate its adaptation to different training interests and the teaching-learning process.
What do you dislike?
I consider that there is not something that is point against, it is really a system that is very easy to use and to administer, foot that reason I do not find something against.
The easy of use LMS and lot of tools for create and develop elearning.
Apr 26, 2019
What do you like best?
Simplicity. A lot of tools and fast course development. Good look and feel with the UI.
What do you dislike?
Need some more themes for the enviroment, some diferent set of icons for diferent public.
The Best e-learning software for admin and end-user.
Apr 26, 2019
What do you like best?
It offers a huge set of features to organize students in classes, work with sessions or single courses.
What do you dislike?
The support community is small and doesn't offer much in terms of plug-ins. But it's growing. ¡Chamilo User Day!
Chamilo is easy to use for students and easy to learn for the administrator / teacher
Apr 24, 2019
What do you like best?
It is very easy to use and has a very simple learning curve. The administrator has very powerful and simple to use tools at his disposal
What do you dislike?
It should improve its graphic aspect and use a more updated environment with a more current aesthetic.
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