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ILIAS vs Sakai
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| Fact | ILIAS | Sakai |
|---|---|---|
| Language | PHP | Java |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | ECL-2.0 |
| Stars | 505 | 1.2k |
| Latest | v11.5 | 25.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 44+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 17 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Blackboard Learn. Alternatives to Blackboard Learn →
Full replacementILIASCourses, tests, learning modules, forums and grades for universities and companies.
Full replacementSakaiCourse sites with assignments, tests, gradebook and forums, run by universities.
ILIAS
unsigned The latest release, v11.5, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Sakai
unsigned The latest release, 25.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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