eXeLearning
A desktop lesson authoring tool for interactive exercises, games, equations and quizzes, with decidedly public-sector aesthetics.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-11
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Hosting Model
- Local or hosted (your machine or their cloud)
- Platforms
- desktopwebself-hostedone-click install
- Installation
- Desktop installer or local browser PWA; the Team Edition is separately self-hosted
- Where Your Data Lives
- Editable lessons live as .elpx project files; output exports as web pages, EPUB3 or SCORM/LMS packages, while Team Edition uses server storage
- The Catch / Trade-off
- It is an authoring and export tool, not Brilliant's polished ready-made adaptive STEM curriculum, guided learning path or motivation system.
Replaces 1 paid app
up to $30/mo ($360/yr) in subscriptions
eXeLearning FAQ
Common questions
Is eXeLearning free and open source?+
eXeLearning is an open-source tool licensed under AGPL-3.0 that runs on local or hosted. A desktop lesson authoring tool for interactive exercises, games, equations and quizzes, with decidedly public-sector aesthetics.
What paid software does eXeLearning replace?+
eXeLearning serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: Brilliant, saving up to $30/month ($360/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up eXeLearning?+
Installation: Desktop installer or local browser PWA; the Team Edition is separately self-hosted.
What is the catch or trade-off with eXeLearning?+
It is an authoring and export tool, not Brilliant's polished ready-made adaptive STEM curriculum, guided learning path or motivation system.