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Open edX

An open-source learning platform combining a learner-facing LMS with Open edX Studio authoring, designed for large-scale online courses, programs and credentials.

By Axim Collaborative / Open edX ecosystem · openedx.org · Last checked 8 November 2026

At a glance

Markets
  • Higher education
  • Government
  • Corporate
openedx.org · Verified
Pricing model
Open source openedx.org · Verified
Entry price
Open edX core software: free (open-source licence); hosting and services priced by the selected provider. There is no single Open edX SaaS price. Total cost depends on hosting provider, implementation, integrations, support and scale. openedx.org · Verified
Free version
Yes openedx.org · Verified
Free trial
Research ongoing
Deployment
  • Self-hosted
  • Cloud
openedx.org · Verified
Standards
  • LTI 1.3
openedx.org · Verified
Accessibility
Research ongoing
Security certifications
Research ongoing
Data residency
Research ongoing
AI models
Research ongoing
Trains AI on customer data
Research ongoing
Availability
  • Worldwide
openedx.org · Vendor-supplied

What it does

Key features

  • Open edX Studio authoring
  • Course sequencing
  • Assessments
  • Discussion and communication
  • Certificates
  • Learner analytics
  • Reusable content
  • XBlocks
  • Mobile-friendly delivery

openedx.org

Used for

  • MOOCs
  • Online campuses
  • Degree and non-degree programs
  • Professional learning
  • Workforce upskilling
  • Self-paced and instructor-led courses

Integrations

  • LTI 1.3
  • APIs and XBlocks
  • Identity integrations including SAML and OAuth
  • Provider ecosystem

Evidence and assurance

How well each answer a procurement team will ask about is evidenced, on our four Evidence & Assurance levels: vendor disclosed, vendor confirmed, independently corroborated, independently assured.

Accessibility
Research ongoing
Security
Research ongoing
Data residency
Research ongoing
AI
Research ongoing

The company

Company
Axim Collaborative / Open edX ecosystem openedx.org
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA unesco.org · Vendor-supplied
Founded
2023 openedx.org · Vendor-supplied
Size
Not publicly disclosed axim.org · Vendor-supplied
Funding
Nonprofit with catalytic funding; detailed current funding not publicly disclosed axim.org · Vendor-supplied
Ownership
Axim Collaborative, a nonprofit, stewards the open-source Open edX project openedx.org · Vendor-supplied

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