What is Canvas LMS?
Canvas is the 21st Century LMS. Adaptable. Reliable. Customizable. Easy to use. Mobile. Time-saving. And, perhaps most importantly, it gets used. That’s because it’s designed to get out of your way, to let you do your thing. Every last feature, every last interface is crafted to save you time and effort and to make teaching and learning easier.
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87 Likeliness to Recommend
92 Plan to Renew
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83 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
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+88 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Canvas LMS?
Pros
- Fair
- Respectful
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
How to read the Emotional Footprint
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While purchasing decisions shouldn't be based on emotion, it's valuable to know what kind of emotional response the vendor you're considering elicits from their users.
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Feature Ratings
Mobile app builder
Online Learning
AI Assistant
Content Management
Course Management
Assessments and Quizzes
Content Creation
Gradebook
Instructor Led Training
Analytics and Reporting
Student Collaboration
Vendor Capability Ratings
Ease of Implementation
Business Value Created
Breadth of Features
Quality of Features
Usability and Intuitiveness
Ease of IT Administration
Ease of Data Integration
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Vendor Support
Ease of Customization
Availability and Quality of Training
Canvas LMS Reviews
Mark R.
- Role: Public Sector
- Industry: Education
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Jul 2024
Canvas is a solid choice for staff and parents
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Canvas LMS from other similar products?
Canvas allows for more modifications in the parent side of the experience, allowing individual educators to choose how much to share with students and their families.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The gradebook is the section we use the most, as it has the real time grade calculation, but also allows for exceptions and notes, so being forgiving isn't a tech hassle.
What do you dislike most about this product?
The design is a little outdated, especially when paired with basic teacher art. It could use some more theme personalization for different courses.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Spend some time learning how to use it - it's not hard, but it's not as simple or intuitive as Google Classroom.
Pros
- Reliable
- Respectful
- Helps Innovate
- Enables Productivity
Veronica J.
- Role: Industry Specific Role
- Industry: Education
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Jul 2024
User friendly product with good personalization
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Canvas LMS from other similar products?
The ability to personalize the organization of a class or page
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
How simple it is to use for all my needs
What do you dislike most about this product?
The Yuja feature is often hard to use effectively
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Explore all the features to be familiar with them
Pros
- Enables Productivity
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Unique Features
Manuel F.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Education
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted May 2024
Robust and reliable with excellent integrations.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Canvas LMS from other similar products?
One of the key differentiators of Canvas is its robust and reliable performance. While there are other more customizable software options, Canvas stands out for its stability and ease of use.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The feature I appreciate most about Canvas is the smooth integration with various third-party tools and applications. It enriches the learning environment by enabling educators to utilize an extensive array of resources and technologies.
What do you dislike most about this product?
The mobile version is the most disappointing aspect of Canvas. It is less useful compared to the desktop version, lacking the full functionality and ease of use.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
If you are considering Canvas, I recommend leveraging its robust integration capabilities to create a rich and diverse learning environment. Ensure that your institution provides sufficient training and support to maximize the platform’s potential. Additionally, be prepared for some limitations when using the mobile version and plan accordingly.
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
