# OpenOLAT

> OpenOLAT is a free, open-source app you can self-host in the learning management (LMS) category. Learning management system for teaching, education, assessment and communication. It has 446 GitHub stars, is released under the Apache-2.0 license. It is a self-hosted alternative to Blackboard Learn.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/OpenOLAT/OpenOLAT |
| Website | https://www.openolat.com/?lang=en |
| Demo | https://learn.olat.com/ |
| GitHub stars | 446 |
| Forks | 166 |
| Open issues | 3 |
| License | Apache-2.0 |
| License type | Open source |
| Language | Java |
| Docker image | No |
| Platforms | Java |
| Categories | Learning Management (LMS) |
| Commits, last 12 months | 3,324 |
| Last commit | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Latest release | No releases |
| Created | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained |
| Archived | No |

Topics: elearning, lms, java, education, assessment, content, lecture, teaching, training, responsive-design

## Install

OpenOLAT installs natively; follow the README at https://github.com/OpenOLAT/OpenOLAT.

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## OpenOLAT replaces

- [Blackboard Learn alternatives](https://appsgit.com/alternatives/blackboard): Anthology's commercial learning management system for universities and schools.

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