# Frappe LMS vs ILIAS

> Two self-hosted [Learning Management System projects](https://selfhost.directory/learning-management-system), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Frappe LMS | ILIAS |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 ✓ | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 14 in Learning Management System | #4 of 14 in Learning Management System |
| GitHub stars | 3 350 ✓ | 505 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +97 ✓ | +-1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 35 ✓ | 22 |
| Latest release | v2.68.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v11.5 · 6 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

Frappe LMS scores 65/100 against 61/100 for ILIAS, so it is the safer default.

Frappe LMS ships more often: 35 stable releases in the past year, against 22 for ILIAS.

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

Frappe LMS is growing faster right now (+97 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Frappe LMS](https://selfhost.directory/project/frappe-lms) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/frappe-lms.md)
- [ILIAS](https://selfhost.directory/project/ilias) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/ilias.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/frappe-lms-vs-ilias