# Chamilo LMS vs sdnext

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Chamilo LMS | sdnext |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 | 71/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Learning Management System | #3 of 11 in Image Generation |
| GitHub stars | 1 019 | 7 362 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +12 | +16 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.11.42 · 28 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

sdnext scores 71/100 against 61/100 for Chamilo LMS, so it is the safer default.

Chamilo LMS ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for sdnext.

If you want the quickest setup, sdnext is easier to run; Chamilo LMS needs more configuration.

## Details

- [Chamilo LMS](https://selfhost.directory/project/chamilo-lms) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/chamilo-lms.md)
- [sdnext](https://selfhost.directory/project/sdnext) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/sdnext.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/chamilo-lms-vs-sdnext