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Kolibri: free offline learning library for lessons, videos and quizzes

By AiCoN | Published 15 October 2026 | Sources checked 15 October 2026

Scoped recheck: 24 October 2026. Official source and policy review; no account, installation, application or payment test.

Kolibri, from the non-profit Learning Equality, says it is free to use and built to work without internet, with lessons, videos and quizzes in over 173 languages and an Android app.

A person holding a tablet — Official image of a person holding a tablet, from the Learning Equality 'How Kolibri works' page. Publisher's material, not AiCoN's; hotlinked.

Current limits Offline learning needs content loaded first, but a learner can import it from another Kolibri device over a local network or USB without their own internet. Current Android guide says 8.0+, despite an older product FAQ saying 6+.

What it is

Kolibri is a free learning platform from the non-profit Learning Equality that works without internet once set up. Learning Equality describes it as "an ecosystem of open digital products and tools centered around an offline-first learning platform", made for teaching and learning "without the Internet". It holds a library of lessons, videos, exercises and books. It is not an AI tool. We included it as a free educational resource.

Is it free?

Learning Equality still lists Kolibri as free to use. Its terms identify the codebase as MIT-licensed, not all imported learning material: each content item has its own attribution and copyright terms. The checked download page shows version 0.19.5, released 14 July 2026, with Windows, Mac, Debian/Ubuntu, Raspberry Pi and Python routes. That is the website-listed desktop release, not a verified Android version. Google Play has an Install button; account/device-specific Indian eligibility or price was not tested. Hardware, storage and initial content transfer can still cost money.

What you can do with it

Learn offline: it says learners use a tablet or computer connected to a classroom server, or the Android app at home, and sync work back later.
Browse a large library: it says the Kolibri Library has materials in over 173 languages across K-12 subjects including STEM, public health, internet safety, coding and life skills.
Practise with feedback: exercises and quizzes give instant feedback, per Learning Equality.
Teach with it: teachers can assign lessons and quizzes and see progress on a coach dashboard.
Languages: the download page lists interface languages including Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali, Marathi, Telugu, Punjabi and Urdu.
Android: the user guide says it needs Android 8.0 or higher and about 200 MB for the app, plus space for the content you import.

What to watch out for

It is built for schools and community programmes, so setup has more steps than a normal app. You pick channels of content to import, which uses storage.
The Mac app is a stand-alone app, "not intended for use as a server", per the download page.
The download page shows an optional form asking for your name, email and organisation before the download. It says the form is optional.
It is not the same as Aleph Alpha's "Kolibri" AI model that we covered earlier. This is a different product.

Privacy and data

The Kolibri privacy policy says data stored in the Android app stays on your device and is not sent to Learning Equality or third parties unless you choose to sync it, for example to the Kolibri Data Portal.
It says records of how you use Kolibri may be used for research, typically reported in aggregate, and your identity will not be publicly disclosed.
It says some parts of Kolibri let you give personal information such as a name and email address.
Learning Equality says it is a US non-profit (a 501(c)(3)).

India

Learning Equality says Kolibri is installed in 220+ countries and territories, and it lists Hindi and several other Indian languages. We did not test it from India or check how much of the library is in each Indian language.

AiCoN check Official product/download/terms/privacy, current Android guide and Google Play listing read on 24 October 2026. Added offline peer/USB import, Android version conflict, device modes, release scope and collection/deletion boundaries. No installation, local server, sync, channel import, language quality, India device eligibility or deletion test. Original 15 October publication retained.

Frequently asked questions

Is Kolibri free?

A bare installation is not a complete offline library. Choose and import channels/resources first. The first download needs an internet-connected source somewhere, but content can then move fully offline via a local Kolibri peer or external storage such as USB. A learner does not need their own internet connection to import available resources from another local Kolibri. Make sure the files are present before depending on them offline.

The policy excludes third-party applications and partner organisations using the software, so ask the school/operator separately about classroom data and access. Google Play’s developer declaration says personal information, app activity and device IDs may be collected, alongside “no data shared with third parties”; this is not an independent audit or a claim of zero collection. Syncing to a classroom server or Data Portal changes who can access learning records. Uninstalling removes local app data under the policy, but synced Data Portal data needs a separate deletion request. Back up any needed local records before uninstalling; that route was not tested.

Current Android documentation distinguishes On my own, with coach/admin features and direct Studio imports, from Learn-only, which imports individual resources from another Kolibri on the local network and cannot import directly from Studio. The guide says Android 8.0+ and about 200 MB for the app, plus content storage; the product FAQ still says Android 6+. Treat the current install guide as the cautious baseline and check your device’s actual store compatibility. Neither version claim was tested on hardware.

The current download language list does not include Malayalam. Interface-language availability is different from the library’s advertised 173+ content languages, which does not guarantee a complete Malayalam course, Kerala syllabus coverage or any specific channel. Inspect the actual channel and lessons before teaching. The Mac app remains a standalone app, not intended as a classroom server.

Does it need internet?

Not for already loaded resources. Initial content must be obtained somewhere, then it can be imported over local Kolibri networking or external storage without the learner having internet.

Is there an Android app?

Yes, on Google Play and in the user guide, for Android 8.0 and higher.

Sources: Kolibri, Download, Privacy policy, Terms, Android guide, Google Play. Checked 15 October 2026.

Scoped recheck: offline peer/USB distribution and older Android FAQ · website release, languages and embedded terms · current Android requirements and device modes · local/synced data and deletion · developer data-safety declarations. Checked 24 October 2026; no installation/sync test. Text-only presentation preserves the original article’s no-logo statement.

No Kolibri logo is used in this article. Independent guide, not affiliated.