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Moodle

byMoodle
in
4.2
Market Presence: Higher Education Learning Management Systems, Corporate Learning Technologies

Overview

Product Information on Moodle

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Moodle?

Moodle is a software designed for creating and managing online learning environments, supporting course development, content management, assessments, and collaboration between educators and learners. The software offers customizable tools for organizing lessons, quizzes, assignments, and forums, enabling institutions to deliver educational resources remotely. Moodle facilitates tracking of learner progress, communication between participants, and integration with a variety of third-party applications. It addresses the business problem of delivering scalable and flexible learning management systems for schools, universities, and organizations seeking to provide structured digital education experiences.

Moodle Pricing

Moodle software operates on an open-source pricing model, allowing users to download and use the core software without a licensing fee. Optional services such as cloud hosting, support, and customized solutions are available through a subscription-based or pay-as-you-go structure, depending on the selected service features and user requirements.

Overall experience with Moodle

MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES
<50M USD, Software
FAVORABLE

“Effective management of complex courses, improvable user experience”

4.0
May 28, 2026
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Teacher at Junior School
Gov't/PS/ED <5,000 Employees, Education
CRITICAL

“Moodle's LMS Flexibility Enhances Adaptability in Higher Education”

3.0
Jan 15, 2025
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 26th June 2024

Moodle is an open-source, secure, and scalable learning management system that integrates seamlessly with other platforms and can be customised for any teaching or training method. With intuitive interfaces, Moodle offers solutions for K-12, higher education, vocational training, corporates, and enterprise learning. It supports improving teaching and student outcomes, as well as streamlining training, onboarding, and compliance management, helping you create more engaging online learning spaces. You can get support from active community forums, access certified integrations, and explore over 2000 open source plugins. For expert advice, end-to-end support, and services including site setup and hosting, customisations, and training, you can access dedicated up to 24/7 support through our global network of Moodle Certified Partners and Service Providers.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Private
Year Founded
2001
Head office location
West Perth, Australia
Number of employees
51 - 200
Website
https://moodle.com/

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Moodle Reviews and Ratings

4.2

(109 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
41%
4 Star
50%
3 Star
9%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES
    <50M USD
    Software
    Review Source

    Effective management of complex courses, improvable user experience

    4.0
    May 28, 2026
    My overall experience with Moodle is positive: it's a solid and flexible platform, suitable for managing even complex and multifaceted training environments. I appreciate the customization options; however, I note some limitations in the user experience, which is a bit dry.
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  • MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES
    <50M USD
    Software
    Review Source

    Effective management of complex courses, improvable user experience

    4.0
    May 28, 2026
    My overall experience with Moodle is positive: it's a solid and flexible platform, suitable for managing even complex and multifaceted training environments. I appreciate the customization options; however, I note some limitations in the user experience, which is a bit dry.
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Moodle Likes & Dislikes

Like

Flexibility and customization options. Wide range of plugins and integrations.

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Like

Flexibility and customization options. Wide range of plugins and integrations.

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Like

Flexibility and customization options. Wide range of plugins and integrations.

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Dislike

Selecting a plugin from the large plugin library and checking compatibility with our current system can be a rather cumbersome process. It also makes it almost impossible to search for the features that can really help improve our courses.

Dislike

Selecting a plugin from the large plugin library and checking compatibility with our current system can be a rather cumbersome process. It also makes it almost impossible to search for the features that can really help improve our courses.

Dislike

Selecting a plugin from the large plugin library and checking compatibility with our current system can be a rather cumbersome process. It also makes it almost impossible to search for the features that can really help improve our courses.