Last Updated Oct 13, 2025

Overview

Open edX is an open source LMS for creating, delivering, and managing online learning at scale. It offers authoring tools, assessments, analytics, and mobile apps. However, some reviews note limits with mobile image handling. Still, its flexibility and standards-based integrations stand out in complex deployments.

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What Is Open edX?

Open edX is an open-source learning management system (LMS) designed for organizations that need scalable online education. It supports course creation through Studio, enabling instructors to design structured modules and interactive assessments. Learners benefit from discussion forums and mobile access, reducing barriers to engagement across devices. Built-in analytics provide instructors with actionable insights, helping them identify gaps, monitor progress, and improve course effectiveness for large or diverse audiences.

Open edX Pricing

The vendor offers custom Open edX price plans. Request a personalized Open edX pricing quote for your business today.

Open edX Integrations

Open edX integrates with a wide range of apps, including:

Book a free Open edX demo to learn more about these integration arrangements.

Who Is Open edX For?

Open edX is ideal for a wide range of industries and sectors, including: 

  • Higher education
  • Corporate training
  • Government
  • Nonprofits

Is Open edX Right For You?

Open edX may be the right fit if you require a scalable learning platform that supports detailed course authoring, standardized integrations, and large learner cohorts. It is particularly effective for higher education institutions, enterprises, and public-sector organizations that need mobile access and actionable analytics. Its open-source model also allows customization for unique teaching and training needs.

Still doubtful if Open edX is the right fit for you? Connect with our customer support staff at (661) 384-7070 for further guidance.

Pros And Cons of Open edX

Pros

  • Interactive tools support self-learning

  • Helpful analytics for research needs

  • Mobile app syncs with web version

Cons

  • Mobile images not adjustable

  • Word Cloud activity not in app

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Open edX provides APIs for course data, enrollment, and analytics.

Open edX software is available in over 50 languages, including English, French, German, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and Turkish.

Typical users include higher education institutions, corporate training teams, government organizations, and nonprofits.

It integrates with tools via LTI and SSO, plus payment processors such as PayPal, CyberSource, and Stripe, along with H5P content.

Yes. Open edX provides iOS and Android apps for its users.

The platform offers custom pricing. For a custom Open edX cost, contact us.

Support is available via open discussion forums, form submission, FAQs, email, Slack channels, and the community.