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- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Monthly for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
A dawn of a new LMS app
Reviewed on 5/8/2024
Using Canvas has been a great experience. It has helped me enough to come out with good designs for...
Using Canvas has been a great experience. It has helped me enough to come out with good designs for a classroom background. The internet helps to get access to new and updated designs. It was easy to use, but I think will be a bit difficult for a beginner. The previous app I was using had an offline activity,
Pros
i switched to Canvas because of its ease of use and ability to key in data easily. It has helped me to create an easy classroom where I can integrate all that I need from teaching to data entry and assessment.
Cons
the integration with the usage of the internet makes it cumbersome for usage especially in areas where there is poor internet connectivity. This means that one has to be online to before usage.
- Industry: Food Production
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Canvas: A User-Friendly and Powerful Tool for all Education
Reviewed on 23/11/2024
Canvas is a strong learning system that meets the needs of all education. Although it could improve...
Canvas is a strong learning system that meets the needs of all education. Although it could improve in performance and onboarding, its great features and easy accessibility make it a top choice for both teachers and students.
Pros
Canvas is simple and easy to use for both teachers and students, making it a great choice for managing online courses.
Cons
The free version doesn’t have some of the advanced features included in the paid plans.
- Industry: Higher Education
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Canvas Review
Reviewed on 15/1/2025
Pretty great, I use it everyday and love it
Pretty great, I use it everyday and love it
Pros
Its usability and being able to complete work on my phone or laptop.
Cons
It was a bit difficult to turn on notifications at first
- Industry: Higher Education
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 2.0 /10
Good product but really only suited to large organisations
Reviewed on 12/11/2024
We bought through a 3rd party. The 3rd party had lots of support but not canvas themselves unless...
We bought through a 3rd party. The 3rd party had lots of support but not canvas themselves unless we arranged a meeting with them
Pros
It was easy to implement and loved the accessible features like text to speech
Cons
The price was extreme for a small business like ours. There was no flexibility to work out alternative pricing for a smaller provider, therefore we would need to purchase for users far and above what we would use which did not provide value for money
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I have since changed to cloud asses from Canvas due to better functionality and far better value for money- Industry: E-Learning
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
A fruitful learning experience
Reviewed on 29/11/2024
A user-friendly LMS platform with interactive features to offer a joyful learning experience. It is...
A user-friendly LMS platform with interactive features to offer a joyful learning experience. It is best known for its variety of tools, third-party integrations and multimedia content to help grab the students' attention and increase the potential of both motivation and success.
Pros
As a lecturer in English, mainly after COVID-19 incident, Canvas turned around online learning through its revolutionary friendly-user tools that range from clustering sections and arranging activities to video conferencing and quizzes settings. Canvas dashboard or rather facilities can be naively navigated. More than that, the number of integrations is really huge to offer the best learning experience.
Cons
Though a leading LMS platform, Canvas still struggles with mobile performance; it still takes much time to load sometimes. I can add that it is hard at certain phases to synchronize updates and changes when it comes to third-party applications.
Reasons for Choosing CANVAS
The limited features and particularly the subscription plans.Reasons for Switching to CANVAS
Navigating the features of Canvas is astonishingly easy and practical; I mean you can easily start your course in few clicks in case you already prepared what to upload.- Industry: Entertainment
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Excellent Student Site.
Reviewed on 11/12/2024
This has been a very rewarding site to help my son and I with the school work.
This has been a very rewarding site to help my son and I with the school work.
Pros
You can easily navigate through the website. My son and I have used this website throughout the school year.
Cons
Everything is perfect. Everything you need is built in to site.
- Industry: E-Learning
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Canvas - Great Program Overall, But a bit Clunky!
Reviewed on 9/12/2024
Overall, it has a lot of nice features but could use more.
Overall, it has a lot of nice features but could use more.
Pros
Canvas has a wide variety of management and storage functions.
Cons
It is not easy to track learner attendance.
- Industry: Higher Education
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Helpful but could be confusing
Reviewed on 14/12/2024
It’s helpful and I need to use it more to fully learn the new features.
It’s helpful and I need to use it more to fully learn the new features.
Pros
It could automatically check quizzes and other forms of assessments.
Cons
It’s a bit confusing to at times since it has a lot of things to do.
- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
CANVAS REVIEW
Reviewed on 12/12/2024
Pros
User-Friendly Interface Mobile App & Detailed Analytics and Feedback
Cons
Limited Customization & Dependence on Internet Connectivity
- Industry: Apparel & Fashion
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Convenient and easy to use
Reviewed on 21/1/2025
I'm having a very good experience at college, because I can see all my courses, projects and...
I'm having a very good experience at college, because I can see all my courses, projects and activities in one app.
Pros
I liked the practicality and ease of using the app the most.
Cons
I have nothing to complain about, as it met my needs when I used it.
- Industry: E-Learning
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
The world is your CANVAS!
Reviewed on 31/10/2024
CANVAS is very user friendly and intuitive. Dashboards and notification settings can be easily...
CANVAS is very user friendly and intuitive. Dashboards and notification settings can be easily customized to fit your priorities. Easy to navigate each web page and the groups feature is super helpful in finding others within my organization.
Pros
Personalized dashboards make it easy to prioritize my sections and work
Cons
Web widgets are not always formatted properly. Causes the scroll bars and window edges to disappear.
- Industry: Higher Education
- Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Best Learning Management System
Reviewed on 19/11/2024
Canvas is the best learning management system I have used. Assignments are easy to create, edit,...
Canvas is the best learning management system I have used. Assignments are easy to create, edit, and rearrange. Collapsible modules keep workflow tidy.
Pros
User-friendly. The interface makes logical sense and loads quickly with few errors. I enjoy being able to attach grading rubrics to assignments.
Cons
The navigation settings (which tools to make visible on the sidebar) are buried/hard to find.
- Industry: Biotechnology
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Canvas The User Friendly Interface for Students & Universities
Reviewed on 27/9/2024
I enjoyed using canvas. I had the app on my phone and the browser on my desktop. The interface was...
I enjoyed using canvas. I had the app on my phone and the browser on my desktop. The interface was easy for me to navigate and it did a good job of email notifying me when tasks were due or if professors were sending out announcements.
Pros
I used both blackboard and canvas as a student. I found that canvas was far better at organizing my classes and easy to learn how to use. Its more colorful platform is easy on the eyes as well. I also found that the online testing/quizzing feature was super easy to get the grasp of.
Cons
I find that the only issue is that there is no personal customization tools to make the home feed meet my specific needs. If there was a way to highlight the classes that are challenging, organize the homework and tasks in the home page, and connect to my apple calendar (this was a feature I had trouble with) there would be no major cons.
- Industry: E-Learning
- Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
A versatile and reliable data-driven LMS
Reviewed on 26/6/2024
I have used Moodle, Blackboard, and other LMS over the years. Canvas is the most stable and...
I have used Moodle, Blackboard, and other LMS over the years. Canvas is the most stable and user-friendly
Pros
The ability to make changes and see them across the board on all courses of the same type in the system is a strong ability in Canvas. The tools and support in the admin panel are extensive.
Cons
Moving from Canvas to an embedded program is clunky and not user-friendly
- Industry: Primary/Secondary Education
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Feature Heavy Learning Management System
Reviewed on 16/8/2024
Pros
Canvas is an LMS full of features. It is highly customizable. I love the modules and how you can apply pre-requisites to make sure students work through in a certain order. Many other apps can be integrated for use in Canvas, such as Google suite, EdPuzzle, and Nearpod. The grade book feature is probably my favorite & with the newly added video/audio response feature it is fantastic.
Cons
Although you can use pre-made templates to get started with Canvas, it is still somewhat involved to get your classes setup initially. Coming from using Google Classroom, it took a good long while to set everything up how I wanted it. There are times too that students have trouble finding exactly where to go.
- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Canvas review
Reviewed on 19/8/2024
Canvas is a great and user friendly platform for customization and collaboration with some...
Canvas is a great and user friendly platform for customization and collaboration with some technical issues and limited support on certain file types. But overall exercise is very robust.
Pros
Canvas has a mobile app, allowing users to access courses and content on-the-go.
Cons
While Canvas is generally user-friendly, some instructors or students may find it challenging to navigate or utilize advanced features.
- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
There is no question why Canvas is considered the best!
Reviewed on 25/9/2024
I have used canvas not only as a student but also as an administrator and both experiences were...
I have used canvas not only as a student but also as an administrator and both experiences were exemplary. Administration is made very easy, but also navigating different classes and due dates as a student is so nice and all put into one convenient place with a very short learning curve needed for new users.
Pros
I have used several education management systems and in some aspects, they all are relatively similar, but canvas definitely takes the cake when it comes to ease-of-use.
Cons
Some of the customization features feel "hidden" but once you find them, customizing certain pages like the dashboard become something you will find yourself doing often because the customizability is definitely one of the best Canvas features.
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
inspiration and creativity
Reviewed on 30/6/2024
I have been using the software for about a year and a half and I find it excellent, its disadvantage...
I have been using the software for about a year and a half and I find it excellent, its disadvantages do not overshadow all its features that in one way or another make the work efficient and methodical. However, it is important to be aware of the limitations and potential disadvantages of the platform before making a decision.
Pros
Canvas is a highly flexible platform that adapts to a wide range of educational needs, I like its easy to use interface, it also has a wide range of tools to create and manage a variety of assessment tasks.
Cons
Templates can be a bit restrictive and may not always fit your specific needs. In addition, customizing templates can be a bit difficult for users who are not familiar with the Canvas editor. It can be a bit costly for some institutions.
- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
CANVAS saved my schooling
Reviewed on 22/10/2024
Overall, using any other schooling website is frustrating, and more painful than it needs to be....
Overall, using any other schooling website is frustrating, and more painful than it needs to be. CANVAS is so easy to use, and straight forward.
Pros
CANVAS was so helpful, particularly in my online only college courses. I was able to obtain my master's degree all electronically through CANVAS.
Cons
Some teachers did not utilize the functions well, and their sites were lacking compared to others. I would prefer them to be more uniform.
- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10
College experience
Reviewed on 23/10/2024
Overall, it’s been easy to follow. The format makes sense. You’re able to upload assignments via...
Overall, it’s been easy to follow. The format makes sense. You’re able to upload assignments via mobile app as well. It makes planning much easier.
Pros
Canvas is fairly easy to navigate. The dashboard for classes and assignment makes it easy to keep track of homework.
Cons
The one thing that stands out is you are able to calculate only SOME of your classes hypothetical grade.
- Industry: Consumer Services
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Great platform for teach-student communication
Reviewed on 8/11/2024
Overall, I am very grateful my school used Canvas for their students/professors, and enjoyed my...
Overall, I am very grateful my school used Canvas for their students/professors, and enjoyed my experience using it
Pros
Canvas is a great tool to that lays out all of the classes you're taking, and helps both teachers and students to stay organized. It is easy to see grades, and receive announcements made by your professors
Cons
Sometimes it can be glitchy, and a class or assignment may not show up correctly. I also wish you could customize the look of your dashboard.
- Industry: Media Production
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
A Look Into Canvas - College Student's Experience
Reviewed on 8/11/2024
I would describe my overall experience Canvas to be fine. It does what it's intended to do, and I...
I would describe my overall experience Canvas to be fine. It does what it's intended to do, and I don't have specific issues with it aside from the lack of a Dark Mode interface. Otherwise, I find the platform to work well for what it does.
Pros
I primarily liked the Canvas Calendar feature which allowed me to view my assignments and tasks from a Calendar view. Being able to add my own tasks to the Calendar was quite helpful as well. It allowed me to see all my due dates at a glance for each of my college classes.
Cons
I continue to find it particularly annoying that Canvas does not have a native Dark Mode built in. While there is a third-party Chrome extension to accomplish this, the same extension is note available for Safari. It would help users that use Canvas at night (or in the dark) to not be blinded by the white background.
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Review on Canvas
Reviewed on 24/6/2024
My overall experience with Canvas has been mostly positive. It is a user-friendly platform that has...
My overall experience with Canvas has been mostly positive. It is a user-friendly platform that has made managing my coursework much more convenient. The overview page, where all my learning materials are accessible in one place, is particularly helpful.
Pros
Canvas is an incredibly user-friendly application for students. Throughout my undergraduate studies, my experience with it has been quite enjoyable. The overview page is excellent, providing all my learning materials in one place, which is very convenient. Additionally, having all my quizzes and the assignment portal in one application has made managing my schoolwork much easier.
Cons
While Canvas is very helpful, it can be a bit confusing for new users. I have noticed some inconsistencies between the mobile application and the web version. Additionally, the quiz feature has been quite laggy for me. There are also times when Canvas is down for maintenance, which can be inconvenient.
- Industry: Accounting
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
"An Intuitive and Reliable Learning Management System"
Reviewed on 22/11/2024
Canvas has been a reliable platform for managing coursework and communication in an educational...
Canvas has been a reliable platform for managing coursework and communication in an educational setting. It supports both students and educators with its variety of tools and features. The user-friendly design and seamless integration with other apps have made learning and teaching more efficient.
Pros
Canvas offers an intuitive interface that makes it easy to navigate and find necessary tools for coursework. The integration with third-party apps and resources, such as Google Drive, enhances collaboration and accessibility. The ability to track deadlines and assignments in one place is invaluable for staying organized.
Cons
Occasionally, certain features can be glitchy, especially when uploading large media files. The mobile app, while convenient, lacks some of the full desktop platform's functionality.
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Canvas is a must!
Reviewed on 27/10/2024
Canvas LMS is a powerful, flexible tool that can serve various educational and training environments...
Canvas LMS is a powerful, flexible tool that can serve various educational and training environments exceptionally well. It’s especially strong in terms of ease of use, collaboration tools, and in-depth analytics, making it a go-to choice for many institutions and organizations. Although pricing and setup complexities may present challenges for smaller or resource-limited organizations, Canvas’s robust feature set and adaptability make it an excellent investment for those prioritizing effective, tech-enhanced learning experiences.
Pros
Canvas provides a clean, organized layout that’s easy for both students and instructors to navigate. Setting up a course, adding content, and managing assignments are straightforward, and the platform is mobile-friendly with a strong app presence.
Cons
The platform offers a lot of customization options, but configuring these to suit specific course needs may require a learning period, especially for first-time users or those without technical support.