Choose resources for your Moodle site, rather than a fixed registered-user package. Compare storage, memory and CPU below. Small is a practical starting point to discuss for a small teaching site; larger plans provide more resources for heavier workloads.
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Potential use
RAM
CPU cores
SSD storage
Data transfer
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For pilots & testing
From $24.00
USD / month
Potential useTesting, course development and small pilot projects
RAM2 GB
CPU cores1
SSD storage50 GB
Data transferUnmetered
Recommended starting point
From $48.00
USD / month
Potential useSmall teaching or training sitesSubject to workload assessment
RAM4 GB
CPU cores2
SSD storage80 GB
Data transferUnmetered
For growing workloads
From $96.00
USD / month
Potential useGrowing course libraries and more simultaneous activity
RAM8 GB
CPU cores4
SSD storage160 GB
Data transferUnmetered
For larger workloads
From $192.00
USD / month
Potential useLarger databases, content libraries and busier learning sites
RAM16 GB
CPU cores6
SSD storage320 GB
Data transferUnmetered
How to choose: registered accounts alone do not determine server size. Simultaneous activity, quizzes, plugins, background jobs and stored content affect performance. The use cases above are examples, not guaranteed learner capacities.
Unmetered data transfer: included with every Moodle plan. Server resources and network capacity still affect performance.
Prices are starting monthly prices in USD. Review the final total and selected options in checkout.
Server management and 24/7 monitoring are included. Discuss the scope of application support and update scheduling for your site.
Backup service is included. Confirm the schedule, retention and restore arrangements for your selected plan.
Use your own domain and manage your courses through Moodle. Domain registration is separate. Additional plugins depend on version compatibility and any licensing requirements.
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Need help sizing your Moodle site? Tell us your expected simultaneous learners, activities, plugins and storage needs. Ask our team for a plan recommendation.
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The popularity of open-source learning management systems (LMS) has risen rapidly among schools and educational institutions. Here are the top 10 factors that make schools and universities use open-source LMS Moodle:
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Although Moodle can operate on a server with just 512MB of RAM, you are advised to allocate additional resources. Moodle’s recommended minimum server configuration includes 1GB of RAM, two 2 GHz CPUs, and at least 10GB of disk space for storing files.
Some basic requirements to host Moodle include a server equipped with a LAMP stack for Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP. You can utilize shared hosting, VPS (Virtual Private Server), or dedicated hosting for Moodle hosting. Once your server is ready, you can download the Moodle code and install it on the server.
We host the open-source Moodle platform on cloud-based virtual private servers. You have the option to choose from numerous server locations worldwide. Some are Frankfurt, London, Atlanta, Dallas, and Singapore. This allows you to select a location that is near your users.
The price of Moodle hosting varies accordingly and depends on factors like storage, backups, security, and server resources. However, the hosting costs $24 USD per month for a basic hosting service plan.
Usually, the hosting setup for the open-source LMS requires a few hours.
Yes, it is possible to host a LMS with your domain name. All you need to do is enter your domain name in the “Hostname” column while placing an order.
The LMS system will allow you complete administrative access. You will also be able to change everything and add teachers, students, and courses per your needs.
In one word: Yes! You can install modules, extensions, plugins, and LTI connections conveniently.
It solemnly depends upon whether multiple domains are supported by the chosen LMS system. You can place multiple orders with various domains if you require multiple LMS systems.
Yes, you can get additional storage. For that you must upgrade to the next LMS hosting package.
The minimum billing term is monthly. However, you also have the option to choose different billing periods when placing your order, such as semi-annual or annual.
The upgrades to other plans are quick and simple. It includes process steps like choosing an upgraded plan, receiving an invoice to payment, and once done with payment, your plan gets upgraded. The average upgrade process takes 10 to 15 minutes.
You will notice decreased LMS system performance once you approach the limit (number of users). It is the time when you must update your plan.
The majority of LMS systems offer analytics tools.
As automatic upgrades could damage the production system, we do not do them automatically. Once you request an update, we’ll proceed with the implementation.