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Open-source alternatives to Graphy

Graphy is not described as open source on its own site. 15 of the 98 other course and community platforms in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Graphy is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $49 per month, billed monthly. 13 of them are free or have a free plan.

15 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Graphy

  1. Sensei LMS

    WordPress course plugin with a free core and a paid Pro tier

    • Sensei LMS starts at $15 per month, billed yearly ($179), for Sensei Pro; the core plugin is free. Graphy starts at $49 per month, billed monthly.
    • Sensei LMS has a free plan. Graphy does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Graphy lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Sensei LMS is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Sensei LMS pricing and details

  2. Discourse

    Open-source discussion forum software with hosted plans

    • Discourse starts at $100 per month. Graphy starts at $49 per month, billed monthly.
    • Discourse has a free plan. Graphy does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Discourse is open source, according to its own site.
    • Discourse also covers team chat and community.
    Discourse pricing and details

  3. CourseLit

    Open-source course, download and community platform

    • CourseLit starts at $12 per month, billed yearly ($15 billed monthly). Graphy starts at $49 per month, billed monthly.
    • Only Graphy lists iOS and Android apps.
    • CourseLit is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • CourseLit also covers community and digital downloads.
    CourseLit pricing and details

  4. Open edX

    Free open-source learning platform stewarded by Axim Collaborative

    • Open edX is free. Graphy starts at $49 per month, billed monthly.
    • Open edX has a free plan. Graphy does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Graphy lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Open edX is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Open edX pricing and details

  5. MasterStudy LMS

    WordPress LMS plugin with a free Starter license and paid yearly tiers

    • MasterStudy LMS starts at $149 per year for 1 site. Graphy starts at $49 per month, billed monthly.
    • MasterStudy LMS has a free plan. Graphy does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Graphy lists iOS and Android apps.
    • MasterStudy LMS is open source, according to its own site.
    MasterStudy LMS pricing and details

  6. Flarum

    Free open-source forum software you host yourself

    • Flarum is free. Graphy starts at $49 per month, billed monthly.
    • Flarum has a free plan. Graphy does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Graphy lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Flarum is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Flarum pricing and details

  7. Moodle

    Open-source learning platform you host yourself or on MoodleCloud

    • Moodle has a free plan. Graphy does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Graphy lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Moodle is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Graphy also covers email campaigns.
    Moodle pricing and details

  8. NodeBB

    Open-source forum software with managed hosting plans

    • NodeBB starts at $20 per month for hosting; self-hosting is free. Graphy starts at $49 per month, billed monthly.
    • NodeBB has a free plan. Graphy does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Graphy lists iOS and Android apps.
    • NodeBB is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    NodeBB pricing and details

  9. phpBB

    Free open-source bulletin board software written in PHP

    • phpBB is free. Graphy starts at $49 per month, billed monthly.
    • phpBB has a free plan. Graphy does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Graphy lists iOS and Android apps.
    • phpBB is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    phpBB pricing and details

  10. MyBB

    Free open-source forum software with plugins and themes

    • MyBB is free. Graphy starts at $49 per month, billed monthly.
    • MyBB has a free plan. Graphy does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Graphy lists iOS and Android apps.
    • MyBB is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    MyBB pricing and details

  11. Simple Machines Forum

    Free open-source community forum software (SMF)

    • Simple Machines Forum is free. Graphy starts at $49 per month, billed monthly.
    • Simple Machines Forum has a free plan. Graphy does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Graphy lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Simple Machines Forum is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Simple Machines Forum pricing and details

3 more that are open source

All 15 in one table

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Graphy?

Yes. Sensei LMS, Discourse, CourseLit, Open edX, MasterStudy LMS, Flarum, Moodle, Paid Memberships Pro and 7 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Graphy open source?

Graphy is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 17, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these course and community platforms are free?

Sensei LMS, Discourse, Open edX, MasterStudy LMS, Flarum, Moodle, Paid Memberships Pro, NodeBB and 5 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Graphy: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.