Moodle

Application2048MB+ RAM

Open-source learning management system (LMS) for online courses

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Deploy Moodle in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Moodle

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Why Self-Host Moodle?

Moodle is the world's most popular open-source learning management system. Self-hosting gives educational institutions full control over student data, course content, and grading — critical for FERPA compliance and data sovereignty requirements.

Complete LMS with courses, quizzes, assignments, and grading

Student data stays on your server — critical for FERPA/GDPR

Support for SCORM, LTI, and other e-learning standards

Extensive plugin ecosystem with 1600+ plugins

No per-student pricing — host unlimited learners

Moodle vs Alternatives

Moodle vs Canvas LMS

Canvas charges per student. Self-hosted Moodle has no per-user fees and keeps student data on your infrastructure.

Moodle vs Google Classroom

Google Classroom sends student data to Google. Moodle is self-hosted with full compliance control and richer LMS features.

Moodle vs Blackboard

Blackboard is expensive and proprietary. Moodle is open-source with a larger community and more flexibility.

Why Deploy Moodle with Server Compass?

Server Compass deploys Moodle with PostgreSQL and persistent storage for course content, user data, and uploaded files. Your learning platform is ready for students within minutes of deployment.

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After Deployment

After deploying Moodle with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Complete the installation wizard

Create admin account

Create courses and enroll users

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Moodle FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Moodle

How do I deploy Moodle with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Moodle from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.

What are the system requirements for Moodle?

Moodle requires a minimum of 2048MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 4096MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Moodle data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Moodle backup and restore procedures.

How do I update Moodle to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Moodle image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is Moodle free to self-host?

Moodle is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.