From MoodleCloud to Moodle

Where do you go if you’ve reached the limits of MoodleCloud? What should you do if you want a customised theme, more plugins, or more space? MoodleCloud has plenty to offer, but what can you expect if you step up to a managed service? What are the benefits? What’s the process? And the most important question of all: what will it cost?

MoodleCloud vs Moodle managed hosting

MoodleCloud is a no-frills, out-of-the-box, cost-effective way to get Moodling. Simple but functional, it’s a great way to get your learning online. But once your site starts to grow, you’ll want the plugins and customisation options to match. And the bigger you get, the more space you’ll need… e-Learn Design’s managed Moodle hosting allows you to:

  • Use your own unique URL and customise your theme

  • Add as many plugins as you want

  • Have unlimited users in the disk space you pay for

  • Get a free upgrade every year

  • Enjoy the free Quick Fix Promise for basic support

How to migrate from MoodleCloud to Moodle

One thing bear in mind: your site needs to be in maintenance mode to allow all data to be totally in-sync. You’ll need to request a backup from the MoodleCloud support services, but once we have that in hand, the process is very simple:

  • Backup instructed

  • New site built on ELD servers

  • Migration started, URL assigned and plugins installed

  • Course and site setup configuration applied

  • Site tested and made live

How much does managed Moodle hosting cost?

Rather than a subscription model, where you pay for the number of users with a strict data allowance, e-Learn Design uses a resource-based pricing model: only pay for the disk space you need with unlimited users permitted in that space. By design, our services are modular, so you only pay for what you need.