Chamilo LMS
Corporate learning management systems
Learning management systems
Talent management software
Training eLearning software
Education software
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What is Chamilo LMS
Chamilo LMS is an open-source learning management system used to deliver, manage, and track online training and education programs. It supports course authoring, assessments, learning paths, and reporting for organizations and educational institutions. Deployments can be self-hosted or provided through service providers, which makes it suitable for teams that need control over hosting, customization, and data residency.
Open-source and self-hostable
Chamilo LMS is available as open-source software, which enables self-hosting and deeper customization than many SaaS-only platforms. This can help organizations meet internal security, data residency, or integration requirements. It also allows teams to control upgrade timing and infrastructure choices when they operate the platform themselves.
Core LMS feature coverage
The platform includes standard LMS capabilities such as course management, content delivery, quizzes/assessments, learning paths, and learner progress tracking. These features support common corporate training and academic use cases without requiring separate tools for basic delivery. It can serve as a central system for organizing curricula and tracking completion.
Flexible deployment ecosystem
Chamilo can be implemented via internal IT teams or through external partners that provide hosting, support, and implementation services. This flexibility can reduce dependency on a single vendor operating model compared with platforms that only offer one delivery method. It also supports use cases where organizations need tailored configurations or localized support.
Higher operational responsibility
Self-hosted deployments typically require in-house administration for infrastructure, backups, monitoring, and security patching. Compared with fully managed SaaS LMS products, this can increase ongoing IT effort and total cost of ownership. Organizations without dedicated technical resources may need a paid service provider to operate the system reliably.
UI and admin experience variability
User experience and administrative workflows can depend on the specific version, theme, and configuration used. Organizations may need additional configuration or customization to match the polish and guided setup found in some modern SaaS learning platforms. This can lengthen implementation time for teams seeking out-of-the-box standardization.
Limited native talent suite depth
While it supports training delivery and tracking, it is not a full talent management suite with deep native capabilities for performance management, compensation, or succession planning. Organizations looking for an integrated HR talent stack may need additional systems and integrations. Reporting and analytics may also require extensions or external BI tooling for advanced needs.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Self-hosted (Open-source) | Free — GNU/GPLv3+ | Official downloadable Chamilo LMS (e.g., 1.11.32). Customer is responsible for hosting, maintenance, backups, upgrades, and infrastructure. |
| Chamilo Association — Bronze member | €25 per year | Access to the general assembly; Quick Start Guide; supports the project. |
| Chamilo Association — Silver member | €150 per year | Access to the General Assembly; Quick Start Guide; VIP forum access. |
| Chamilo Association — Gold member | €1,500 per year | Access to the General Assembly with voting rights; Quick Start Guide; VIP forum access; two live online expert sessions. |
| Hosted / SaaS via Official Providers | Custom pricing — contact providers@chamilo.org | Chamilo Association lists certified providers but does not publish standard hosted/SaaS rates; request quotes from providers or via providers@chamilo.org. |
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https://chamilo.org/
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