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Cloud Assess vs Moodle

Cloud Assess and Moodle both land on Depends.

Moodle

moodle.org

Depends
Confidence: Medium

Buy it if you're a school, university, or training org with admin/IT capacity that wants a free, deeply customizable LMS.

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Cloud Assess versus Moodle
CompareCloud AssessMoodle
VerdictDependsDepends
Best forAustralian RTOsUniversities and colleges
Who it's not forSmall teams wanting a simple course listSolo creators wanting quick, polished course setup
PrivacyNo known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.Recurring CVEs including critical ones in 2025-2026; active security team, so patch fast.
Support qualityNo evidence on support quality.No reliable evidence on support quality
Public sentimentThe review base is small but positive, with users reporting Cloud Assess streamlined their assessment workflows.¹Users consistently praise Moodle's power and value but widely complain about a clunky interface and steep learning curve.16
Biggest gotchaThird-party prices conflict: $50/mo Lite vs $12/learner. Confirm with sales before budgeting.⁴Self-hosting means security, backups, and upgrades are entirely on you.

Pick Cloud Assess when

  • Australian RTOs
  • NDIS and care training providers
  • Compliance-heavy workforce training
  • Field assessors needing offline apps

When Cloud Assess is not a fit

  • Small teams wanting a simple course list
  • Buyers who need transparent published pricing
  • Orgs wanting a general-purpose content LMS, not assessments
  • Teams avoiding proprietary lock-in

Pick Moodle when

  • Universities and colleges
  • K-12 districts with IT staff
  • Budget-constrained orgs wanting open source
  • Teams needing deep course customization

When Moodle is not a fit

  • Solo creators wanting quick, polished course setup
  • Small teams with no admin or IT support
  • Anyone who expects modern UX out of the box
  • Buyers wanting turnkey SaaS with vendor hand-holding

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