Kolibri

Education & research

Free open-source softwareEditorial overview
A CLOSER LOOK

What is Kolibri?

Kolibri delivers educational content through a learning platform designed for offline use. It lets schools or community programs distribute curated resources over local devices and networks, with learner activities and progress tools that reduce dependence on continuous internet access.

Offline content delivery

Local learning server

Learner progress

Content channels

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

Schools and programs with limited internet connectivity

Before you choose

Content must be obtained and updated. Device and local-network setup still matter.

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Know what you're signing up for.

The MIT software is available without a license subscription and includes Offline content delivery and Local learning server. You provide the server, administration, backups, and any external services; managed hosting is not included.

Self-hosted software is free; server infrastructure and administration cost extra.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Useful in low-connectivity environments

Content can be distributed locally

What to keep in mind

Content must be obtained and updated

Device and local-network setup still matter

How to use it well

Select a small content channel appropriate to the learners and transfer it to the intended local device. Test access over the actual classroom network and verify that progress is recorded as expected. Plan how content updates, account administration, and backups will happen when regular internet connectivity is unavailable.

This is best suited to schools and programs with limited internet connectivity. Before committing a larger project, account for these trade-offs: content must be obtained and updated; device and local-network setup still matter.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is Kolibri free?

The MIT software is available without a license subscription and includes Offline content delivery and Local learning server. You provide the server, administration, backups, and any external services; managed hosting is not included.

Can Kolibri work without continuous internet?

Yes. Offline use and local content delivery are central design goals.

Does installing Kolibri automatically provide every course?

No. Appropriate content channels need to be selected and imported.

Where can I check the latest prices?

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