Moodle
About Moodle
Moodle is a fully customizable, open-source learning management system (LMS) that empowers educators and trainers to create engaging and accessible online learning experiences. The platform offers complete ownership and control over data privacy, security, and site functionality. Users can add custom branding with custom themes and leverage open-source plugins to extend the platform's capabilities.
Moodle's accessibility features ensure the platform is inclusive for all learners, with WCAG 2.1 AA compliance and a range of resources to accommodate diverse learning styles. The platform is also translated into various languages, enabling global access. For mobile learning, the Moodle App allows users to access content and submit assignments on the go or offline.
Moodle streamlines teaching and learning management with tools for enrollment, learning plan creation, grading, competency frameworks, and social learning experiences. The solution offers gamification elements, such as badges, certificates, and interactive games to engage learners. Additionally, Moodle's open-source AI plugins provide integration with cutting-edge technologies, such as ChatGPT and Azure AI.
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- Industry: Research
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Reliable and Comprehensive but Could Be More Modern for Universities
Reviewed on 21/9/2025
Overall, my experience with Moodle has been very positive. It is a reliable learning management...
Overall, my experience with Moodle has been very positive. It is a reliable learning management system that helps students stay organised and up-to-date with coursework. While the design could be more user-friendly, it does its job well and makes online learning manageable.
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Moodle is very well-organised and intuitive once you get used to it. I particularly appreciated the convenience of accessing all course materials, lecture slides, and assignments in one place. The assignment submission and grading system is straightforward, providing automatic notifications when grades or feedback are available. It integrates well with Turnitin and supports communication between students and lecturers through forums.
Cons
The user interface may feel a bit outdated and confusing compared to other platforms. Sometimes, course pages are overloaded with links and documents, which makes it harder to follow. There are also occasional issues with slow loading times, especially during peak usage before deadlines.
Response from Moodle
Hi Mahmut Halil,
We appreciate you taking the time to review Moodle. It's great to know you've had a positive experience managing your courses with Moodle.
We are continuously working on improving Moodle to deliver the best possible learning environment. To discover the new and improved features of Moodle, including changes to UX/ UI, with our latest release, please visit
https://moodle.com/explore-moodle-lms/.
If you want to customise or upscale your LMS to your organisation’s unique needs, you can contact our Moodle Certified Partners and Service Providers. Find more information here: https://moodle.com/solutions/certified-service-providers/.
Thank you,
Moodle Team
- Industry: Retail
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Great product!
Reviewed on 12/11/2024
My overall experience with moodle was great! It took a bit of getting used to since I had used...
My overall experience with moodle was great! It took a bit of getting used to since I had used other online learning software in the past, but one I familiarized myself with the program it was easy to use to aid in my learning.
Pros
Easy to navigate and access coursework to aid in student learning.
Cons
The layout and technology is a bit different than other online learning programs which I have used.
Response from Moodle
Hi Tessa,
Thanks for sharing how Moodle supported your learning journey. We're glad to hear that you find Moodle easy to navigate.
We appreciate your positive feedback and are happy Moodle played a crucial role in your progress. We are continuously working on improving platform to better meet your evolving needs.
Best,
The Moodle Team
- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
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Reviewed on 26/11/2024
Not the best, always caused issues, disorganized
Not the best, always caused issues, disorganized
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It is a good idea to use a shared platform access by teachers and students
Cons
I used Moodle in Univeristy when we switched online due to COVID. The organization was very confusing. Every professor could put information in different sections, there was no continuity amongst how to organize the pages. It seemed that there were too many options for how the platform could be organized/arranged, causing much confusion and messing up the notifications/way you navigate the page
Response from Moodle
Hi Tess,
We wanted to say a huge thank you for sharing your thoughts on Moodle. We want you to know that our team is working tirelessly to make sure that Moodle is always evolving and meeting your needs.
If you require support regarding LMS customisation, expansion, or improvement, we recommend getting in touch with our Moodle Certified Partners and Service Providers who offer 24/7 assistance. You can learn more about how they can assist you by visiting https://moodle.com/solutions/certified-service-providers/.
Warm regards,
The Moodle Team
- Industry: Food & Beverages
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Monthly for 6-12 months
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Simple training platform
Reviewed on 9/11/2025
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Relatively straightforward to use. Lots of features and customisations however haven't tried all the activities and resources yet.
Overall meets my needs.
Cons
Sometimes clunky or finding some settings is not intuitive. Formatting of tables when pasting is content sometimes difficult.
- Industry: E-Learning
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Moodle, your best educational tool
Reviewed on 2/9/2024
I had an overall positive experience. Moodle was not hard to learn, its easy to navigate and allows...
I had an overall positive experience. Moodle was not hard to learn, its easy to navigate and allows for a positive user experience
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I like how easy it is to navigate. It also allows anyone to set up their site as they see fit, making it really convenient
Cons
I wouldn't say I like orange colours. I feel like orange is too much
Response from Moodle
Hi Anne,
We appreciate your feedback!
Your insights are crucial to us. We're dedicated to continuously improving our platform and ensuring your Moodle journey is smooth, successful, and fully aligned with your organisation’s needs.
If you want to customise your LMS interface, you can contact our Moodle Certified Partners and Service Providers. Find more information here: https://moodle.com/solutions/certified-service-providers/.
Thank you,
Moodle Team
Moodle FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for Moodle.Q. What type of pricing plans does Moodle offer?
Moodle offers the following pricing plans:
- Starting from: US$130.00/year
- Pricing model: Subscription
- Free Trial: Available
Moodle is provided freely as Open Source software, under the GNU General Public License. Anyone can adapt, extend or modify Moodle for both commercial and non-commercial projects without any licensing fees and benefit from the cost-efficiencies, flexibility and other advantages of using Moodle. If you want to customise or upscale your LMS to your organisation’s unique needs, we provide a range of scalable, reliable, and robust hosting solutions for Moodle LMS and Moodle Workplace ranging from cloud-based affordable Standard Plans to fully hosted, Premium Solutions delivered by Moodle Certified Partners and Service Providers. Save time and resources with a MoodleCloud hosted solution. Whether you choose a fast and affordable standard plan or a premium cloud service, our hosting solutions are scalable, reliable, resilient and provide enhanced security and data protection. Plus, you get access to all Moodle’s key features that you need to drive great learning experiences.
Q. Who are the typical users of Moodle?
Moodle has the following typical customers:
Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000
Q. What languages does Moodle support?
Moodle supports the following languages:
Arabic, Basque, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, Galician, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Kazakh, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
Q. Does Moodle support mobile devices?
Moodle supports the following devices:
Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
Q. What other apps does Moodle integrate with?
Moodle integrates with the following applications:
Advacheck, Ans, BigBlueButton, Element, Google Workspace, H5P, IntelliBoard, MathType, Meta for Business, Microsoft 365, Near-Life CREATOR, ReadSpeaker, SMOWL, TinyMCE, Zoom Workplace
Q. What level of support does Moodle offer?
Moodle offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat
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