Sakai
The Moodle Alternative for Higher Education.
Overview
Sakai is a community-driven, open-source learning management system specifically designed to meet the needs of higher education institutions. It offers a flexible and extensible platform for teaching, learning, research, and collaboration.
✨ Key Features
- Course and content management
- Assignments, tests, and quizzes
- Gradebook
- Forums and chat
- Portfolio
- Open-source and community-driven
- LTI support
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Specifically designed for higher education
- Strong community-driven development
- Open-source and highly customizable
Unique Value: Sakai offers a free and open platform that is uniquely tailored to the academic needs of higher education, fostering a strong sense of community and collaboration.
🎯 Use Cases (2)
✅ Best For
- University-wide learning management
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- K-12 education
- Corporate training
🏆 Alternatives
Compared to other open-source options like Moodle, Sakai has a more specific focus on the requirements of universities and colleges.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Free to download and self-host. Commercial hosting and support are available from partners.
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