Evidence
Moodle
| Feature | Evidence | Moodle |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $49/mo | Free / from $9.17/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| Best For | data-analysts, data-engineers, startups, analytics-teams | universities, schools, corporate-training, institutions |
| Founded | 2021 | 2002 |
| Sql Reporting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Markdown Pages | ✓ | ✗ |
| Charts | ✓ | ✗ |
| Static Deployment | ✓ | ✗ |
| Git Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Data Sources | ✓ | ✗ |
| Course Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Quizzes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Forums | ✗ | ✓ |
| Grading | ✗ | ✓ |
| Plugins | ✗ | ✓ |
| Completion Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Evidence Pros
- Code-based reports (version controlled)
- Beautiful output
- Fast static deployment
- SQL-first approach
✗ Evidence Cons
- Requires SQL knowledge
- Not for ad-hoc exploration
- Smaller community
✓ Moodle Pros
- Free and open-source
- Highly customizable
- Large community
- Plugin ecosystem
✗ Moodle Cons
- Requires hosting
- Dated design
- Setup complexity
The Verdict
Evidence is built for data analysts and data engineers, with a focus on sql-reporting and markdown-pages. Moodle targets universities and schools and leads with course-management and quizzes.
On pricing, Moodle is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $9.17/mo compared to $49/mo for Evidence. That $39.83/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Bottom line: Evidence has a slight overall edge — but if free and open-source matters most to you, Moodle may still be the right call.