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LitmosThe Learning Acceleration Platform that builds capability at the speed of AI
vs
Open edXThe leading global open-source teaching and learning platform.
Comparison · Learning Management · weekly run Nov 3

Litmos vs Open edX

Which one do AI engines recommend, and how do they differ on price, fit and features?

Track both brands

The short answer

Litmos is the stronger AI pick in Learning Management: it has a visibility score of 9.4 versus 1.2 for Open edX.

Choose Litmos if…

  • You want the brand AI engines rank higher (9.4 vs 1.2)
  • You need SOC 2 or SSAE 16 coverage
  • You prefer a larger, established vendor (201–500 employees)
  • strong compliance and enterprise training tools

Choose Open edX if…

  • AI answers describe it more positively (67% vs 0% positive)
  • Highly scalable
  • Open-source alternative to proprietary LMS platforms

AI visibility side by side

Latest weekly run · Nov 3

Metric Litmos Open edX
Visibility score9.4%1.2%
Change vs last weekNewNew
Rank in Learning Management#12#33
Share of voice3.1%0.7%
Mentions this run173
Positive in AI answers0%67%

The stronger value in each row is marked with a ✓.

Visibility score trend

Weekly runs over the last 60 days

0%25%50%75%100%Nov 3Litmos 9%

Litmos 0pp · Open edX 0pp over 0 weekly runs.

Engine by engine

Litmos leads on 2 of 3 engines

ChatGPT
9.1%
0.9%
AI Mode
1.1%
1.7%
Perplexity
18%
1.1%
LitmosOpen edX

Head to head in AI answers

0 engine answers name both brands

0Litmos ranked higher
0Open edX ranked higher

Features, pricing & fit

DimensionLitmosOpen edX
Pricing modelFlat tiers—
Entry price$8,000 / mo—
Free planNo—
DeploymentSaaSSelf-hosted on the organization's own infrastructure, or managed by Open edX hosting providers. A temporary sandbox instance is also offered for evaluation.
ComplianceSOC 2, SSAE 16—
SupportHelp Center, Customer Hub, Managed ServicesCommunity discussion forum at discuss.openedx.org, Managed services from Open edX hosting providers
Founded20072012
HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, USCambridge, MA, United States
Employees201–50051–200
Best forOrganizations that train employees, customers, partners and channel teams in one platformUniversities, government and NGO education programs, and businesses that want a customizable learning platform they control without licensing fees.

Plans side by side

Litmos

Foundation$8,000per year, starting at
Platinum$15,000per year, starting at
Platinum AICustomnot published (talk to sales)
Litmos pricing

Open edX

Pricing not available.

Pros and cons

Themes from the AI answers that mention each brand

Litmos

  • strong compliance and enterprise training tools
  • enterprise capabilities recognised by analysts
  • 14-day free trial

    Open edX

    • Highly scalable
    • Open-source alternative to proprietary LMS platforms

      Data collected ·ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Mode·coverage 100%·next run

      Cite as: SlateIndex, “Litmos vs Open edX”, https://slateindex.ai/compare/litmos-vs-open-edx, data of Nov 3, 2026. Licence: CC BY 4.0.