Foliospaces
The world's most popular free ePortfolio platform.
Overview
FolioSpaces is a free, hosted instance of the Mahara open-source ePortfolio software. It provides students, teachers, and professionals with a platform to create digital portfolios, showcase achievements, provide feedback, and reflect on their learning. Because it's a free service, it's accessible to individuals who may not have an institutional subscription to a portfolio tool. It also offers paid hosting services for institutions that want their own branded version.
✨ Key Features
- Based on Mahara open-source software
- Portfolio creation with pages and collections
- Blogging and reflective journals
- Resume builder
- Social networking features (groups, friends)
- Free for individual users
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Completely free for individual users
- Based on the powerful and flexible Mahara platform
- Offers a pathway to paid institutional hosting
Unique Value: Provides free, lifetime access to a powerful, Mahara-based ePortfolio system, democratizing access to portfolio tools for all learners.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Providing a free ePortfolio platform for individuals to showcase achievements.
- A no-cost option for students whose schools do not provide a portfolio tool.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users needing deep integration with an LMS like Canvas
- Institutions requiring dedicated, high-touch support and SLAs
🏆 Alternatives
FolioSpaces offers the power of a Mahara portfolio without the technical overhead of self-hosting, making it more accessible than a raw Mahara installation. Compared to other free tools like the Bulb free tier, it may offer more features but with an older user interface.
💻 Platforms
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Institutional Hosting tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The public FolioSpaces site is free for individuals.
🔄 Similar Tools in Digital Portfolios
Seesaw
A student-driven digital portfolio and learning platform for PreK-8 that empowers students to showca...
Bulb
A digital portfolio and resume platform for students and professionals to showcase their work, skill...
Portfolium
An ePortfolio network from Instructure that helps students showcase their skills and launch their ca...
Digication
An ePortfolio and assessment management system for K-12 and higher education, focusing on student le...
PebblePad
A platform that helps learners develop, record, and showcase their skills and achievements from univ...
Google Sites
A free and easy-to-use website builder that is part of the Google Workspace, often used by students ...