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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