13 European E-learning Authoring vendors.
E-learning Authoring: E-learning authoring software, interactive content and presentation tools. Below, every vendor in the knowledge base headquartered in the EU or the EEA, each checked by us for headquarters, owner, hosting and licence. Non-European vendors are listed at the bottom with a link to their European alternatives.
40 vendors in total: 13 European, 8 American, 19 other; 8 open source. Last checked: 5 October 2026.
Why this matters for digital sovereignty
E-learning authoring tools store course content and learner progress, including test results that count as personal data under GDPR. Check where that data is hosted, who can access it for support, and how easily content and progress can be exported.
European vendors
- 360LearningEU sovereign
French collaborative learning platform (Paris) for creating and sharing corporate training.
France
- EasygeneratorEU sovereign
Dutch e-learning authoring tool enabling employees to create their own courses
Netherlands
- eXeLearningSelf-hosted / open source
Spanish government-backed open-source authoring tool for educational content.
Spain · open-source
- GeniallyEU sovereign
Spanish platform for creating interactive presentations and e-learning materials
Spain
- H5PEU-hosted, non-EU parent
H5P is an open-source interactive content framework originally built by H5P Group AS (Norway). H5P Group was fully acquired by D2L Inc. (Kitchener, Canada; TSX: DTOL) on July 9, 2024 for up to US$33M. The Norwegian entity continues to operate, but the ultimate parent is now Canadian.
Norway · owner in Canada · open-source
- LearnUponEU sovereign
Irish learning management system (Dublin) for training employees, customers and partners.
Ireland
- LumiEU sovereign
Open-source desktop editor for H5P content without server installation
Germany · open-source
- MentimeterEU sovereign
Swedish interactive presentation tool with live polls, quizzes and word clouds
Sweden
- Netex LearningEU sovereign
Spanish cloud and on-premise e-learning authoring and learning platform.
Spain
- Rise UpEU sovereign
French learning experience platform with blended learning and social learning
France
- SlidoEU-hosted, non-EU parent
Slovak platform for interactive Q&A and polling at presentations and events
Slovakia · owner in United States
- WooclapEU sovereign
Belgian interactive platform for education with polls, quizzes and brainstorming
Belgium
- ZensaiEU sovereign
Danish learning platform with deep Microsoft 365 integration, formerly LMS365.
Denmark
Non-European vendors in this category
For each vendor, the page with European alternatives and the sovereignty profile.
- Non-EU vendorAbsorb LMSCanada · 8 EU alternatives
- Self-hosted / open sourceAdapt FrameworkUnited Kingdom · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorAdapt LearningUnited States · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorAdobe CaptivateUnited States · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorAdobe Learning ManagerUnited States · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorArticulate 360United States · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorAxonifyCanada · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorCornerstone OnDemandUnited States · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorCoursera for BusinessUnited States · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorCYPHER LearningUnited States · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorDegreedUnited States · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorDoceboCanada · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendordominKnowCanada · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorElucidatUnited Kingdom · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorEvolve (Intellum)United States · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorGomo LearningUnited Kingdom · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendoriSpring SuiteUnited States · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorKajabiUnited States · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorLectora (ELB Learning)United States · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorSkillsoft PercipioUnited States · 8 EU alternatives
- Self-hosted / open sourceSQL-LRSUnited States · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorTalentLMSUnited States · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorTeachableUnited States · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorThinkificCanada · 8 EU alternatives
- Self-hosted / open sourceTotara LearnNew Zealand · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorUdemy BusinessUnited States · 8 EU alternatives
- Non-EU vendorXerteUnited Kingdom · 8 EU alternatives
Frequently asked questions
Which European E-learning Authoring vendors are there?
The knowledge base lists 13 European E-learning Authoring vendors, including 360Learning, Easygenerator, eXeLearning and Genially. Every record is checked for headquarters, ultimate owner, hosting locations and licence.
Are there open-source options for E-learning Authoring?
Yes. Open-source E-learning Authoring software from Europe includes eXeLearning, H5P and Lumi; you can self-host it with the encryption keys under your own control.