Open Source PHP Education Software for Linux

Moodle is a Course Management System (CMS), also known as a Learning Management System (LMS) or a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It is a Free web application that educators can use to create effective online learning sites. https://moodle.org/

OpenBiblio is an easy to use, automated library system written in PHP containing OPAC, circulation, cataloging, and staff administration functionality. OpenBiblio library administration offers an intuitive interface with broad category tabs and sidebar

eLabFTW is a modern, open-source electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) that helps research teams store, organize, and manage experimental records and laboratory data from a central web interface. Designed for scientific environments, the software provides a secure, browser-accessible platform where users can log protocols, results, and observations in structured records that replace traditional paper notebooks. Beyond simple experiment journaling, eLabFTW includes an inventory database for tracking lab materials, reagents, and equipment, making it a versatile tool for laboratory management. It also supports collaboration across teams, enabling multiple users to access shared records and streamline project workflows. The software features advanced search, tagging, timestamping, and export tools, which are essential for reproducibility and long-term project tracking.

Web Security Dojo is a virtual machine that provides the tools, targets, and documentation to learn and practice web application security testing. A preconfigured, stand-alone training environment ideal for classroom and conferences. No Internet required to use. Ideal for those interested in getting hands-on practice for ethical hacking, penetration testing, bug bounties, and capture the flag (CTF). A single OVA file will import into VirtualBox and VMware. There is also an Ansible script for those brave souls that want transform their stock Ubuntu into a virtual dojo. Bow to your sensei! username: dojo password: dojo

Free, open source Computer Aided Dispatch for volunteer fire departments, ARES/RACES, CERT teams, EMS, search & rescue, and campus security. 30+ years of real-world use. Zero cost. Self-hosted.

Claroline is collaborative learning environment based on PHP/mySQL. It allows teachers or education institutions to create and administer courses through the web. The software provides group management, forums, document repositories, calendar, SCORM,...

Gosfem is the only free, open-source school software designed to solve the real problems faced by educators every day. Founded in March 2020, Gosfem was created in response to the lack of powerful, open-source school management software. From the start, we aimed to build a platform that is flexible, extensible, and easily customizable, with the core goal of helping teachers manage their tasks more efficiently. Our mission is to make high-quality, open source software available to schools of all sizes—regardless of their resources—empowering educators to deliver effective teaching and learning. Built using PHP, MySQL, jQuery, and other open-source tools, Gosfem is a reliable, accessible, and ever-evolving solution for today’s schools. Visit our official website - https://gosfem.com If you find Gosfem useful, we’d greatly appreciate your feedback through a positive review! Software Requirements: PHP >= 7 PHP MySQLi Extension PHP MySQL Extension PHP cURL Extension