Open Source vs. Purpose-Built

This report will guide you through the key differences between open-source and purpose-built Learning Management Systems (LMS). You'll learn about costs, resource demands, support options, security considerations, and future planning. Use this information to weigh the pros and cons and make the best choice for your organization’s needs.

In this report, we'll go over:

• Understanding the Hidden Costs of open-source vs. fees of purpose-built LMS
• Managing Staffing and IT needs for both LMS types
• Ongoing Support and Maintenance, beyond the initial implementation costs.
• Key Security Practices for open-source and purpose-built LMS.
• Future Planning, product roadmap differences and development paths.