sakai

The premium Open Source alternative to Blackboard Learn

🎯 Best for:Higher education institutions requiring deep customization.

What is sakai?

A self-hosted alternative to Blackboard and Canvas designed for large-scale academic environments. Built on a Java-based modular architecture that supports complex research collaboration and institutional gradebooks.

Tech Stack
JavaEducation & Learning

Why sakai?

  • Robust gradebook management
  • Strong community-driven security
  • Highly scalable for thousands of users

Limitations

  • High deployment complexity
  • Dated UI without customization
  • Requires dedicated Java sysadmins
3/5/2026
Last Update
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Forks
75
Issues
ECL-2.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Blackboard Learn)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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