Compare Moodle and Sakai 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.1% of reviews)
Enterprise (50.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $200.00 50 Users Per Year
No pricing available
Moodle
Star Rating
(416)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $200.00 50 Users Per Year
Learn more about MoodleSakai
Star Rating
(98)3.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SakaiSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Moodle excels in Course Authoring with a score of 8.8, highlighting its intuitive Course Builder feature, which allows for easy content creation and organization. In contrast, Sakai's course authoring capabilities, while solid, score slightly lower at 8.3.
- Reviewers mention that Moodle's Assessments & Quizzes feature is particularly strong, scoring 9.2, which users appreciate for its flexibility and variety in assessment types. Sakai, however, also performs well in this area with a score of 9.2, indicating a competitive offering.
- G2 users highlight Moodle's superior Content Delivery and Tracking capabilities, scoring 8.6, which reviewers say enhances the learning experience through effective monitoring of student progress. Sakai, while effective, scores lower at 8.5, suggesting it may not be as robust in this area.
- Users on G2 report that Moodle's 24/7 Availability feature scores an impressive 8.6, making it a reliable choice for learners needing access at all hours. Sakai's availability is also commendable but scores slightly lower at 8.3.
- Reviewers mention that Moodle's Mobility feature is a standout, scoring 9.1, which allows users to access learning materials on-the-go. In comparison, Sakai's mobility features score 8.8, indicating a solid but less flexible mobile experience.
- Users say that Moodle's Quality of Support is rated at 7.7, with many reviewers appreciating the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. Sakai's support, while adequate, scores lower at 7.3, suggesting potential room for improvement in customer service.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Moodle
Starter
Starting at $200.00
50 Users Per Year
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.
- Moodle provides a range of scalable, reliable, and robust hosting solutions for Moodle LMS and Moodle Workplace ranging from standard, low cost plans to fully hosted, premium SaaS cloud-based services.
Sakai
No pricing availableFree Trial
Moodle
Free Trial is available
Sakai
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
356
8.1
90
Ease of Use
7.7
361
7.4
91
Ease of Setup
7.4
145
6.6
21
Ease of Admin
7.8
146
7.9
21
Quality of Support
7.7
285
7.3
68
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
115
7.8
18
Product Direction (% positive)
7.0
350
6.3
89
Features by Category
Training & eLearning
8.6
36
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.2
29
Not enough data
8.5
33
Not enough data
Process Automation
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Learning Content - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ethics - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Compliance - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Certifications - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
8.8
24
Not enough data
8.3
23
Not enough data
9.2
27
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
Course Delivery
8.3
23
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
Course Management
7.3
22
Not enough data
8.3
23
Not enough data
8.8
22
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
LMS Marketplace
7.0
18
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
7.6
20
Not enough data
Interface
8.0
21
Not enough data
8.4
22
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
9.4
24
Not enough data
8.6
36
Not enough data
8.1
23
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.2
29
Not enough data
8.5
33
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Content
7.5
6
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
Platform Performance
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
5.6
6
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Platform Basics
7.0
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Moodle and Sakai are categorized as Learning Management System (LMS)
Unique Categories
Sakai has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Moodle
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Sakai
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Higher Education
36.3%
Education Management
21.6%
E-Learning
9.2%
Primary/Secondary Education
7.2%
Information Technology and Services
3.5%
Other
22.1%
Higher Education
38.9%
Education Management
15.8%
E-Learning
9.5%
Marketing and Advertising
7.4%
Hospital & Health Care
5.3%
Other
23.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Moodle
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Vicente G.
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
I appreciate the 4.1 version's easy-to-use interface and abundance of customization tools and options, which, when combined with the reporting tools, offer teachers a great deal of control and flexibility in terms of designing their courses and overseeing...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Higher Education
Everything. It is clunky, bloated, time consuming, not user-friendly at all, and does not do what I need it to do. I want a clear grade book screen, but I cannot get that. It does not show points total IN the grade book, you have to change screens to see a...
Sakai
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Adam M.
Verified User in Computer Software
The open and non-restrictive nature of Sakai is a perfect fit for a research-led institution such as Oxford. It is easy to open us access to course sites to students who are not officially members of that degree programme. The open nature of Sakai allows...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Higher Education
Not all of the navigation is intuitive, which is a particular problem for our ESL students. Sometimes when modifying page text with HTML tags it can cause issues with how the page appears but that seems to have been fixed for the most part with 11.
Vicente G.
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
I appreciate the 4.1 version's easy-to-use interface and abundance of customization tools and options, which, when combined with the reporting tools, offer teachers a great deal of control and flexibility in terms of designing their courses and overseeing...
Adam M.
Verified User in Computer Software
The open and non-restrictive nature of Sakai is a perfect fit for a research-led institution such as Oxford. It is easy to open us access to course sites to students who are not officially members of that degree programme. The open nature of Sakai allows...
Verified User in Higher Education
Everything. It is clunky, bloated, time consuming, not user-friendly at all, and does not do what I need it to do. I want a clear grade book screen, but I cannot get that. It does not show points total IN the grade book, you have to change screens to see a...
Verified User in Higher Education
Not all of the navigation is intuitive, which is a particular problem for our ESL students. Sometimes when modifying page text with HTML tags it can cause issues with how the page appears but that seems to have been fixed for the most part with 11.
Discussions
What is Moodle software used for?
2 comments
Official Response from Moodle
Hello
Moodle is an open-source learning management system that helps you improve your teaching and learner outcomes. Its used by over 300 million people in...Read more
Is Moodle really free?
2 comments
AJ
Well, it is a free software but there costs to use it. The central point is that the cost reverts directly to knowledge and competence installed in the...Read more
How do I receive emails about the latest notifications?
1 comment
CM
Hey Sonal Ravi
To receive email notifications, you'd have to set up your communication preferences on your Moodle profile.
Depending on the theme that...Read more
Sakai has no discussions with answers
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