Compare Canvas LMS and Google Classroom 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (48.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Canvas LMS
Star Rating
(1,485)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Canvas LMSGoogle Classroom
Star Rating
(1,466)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google ClassroomSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Canvas LMS excels in its "Analytics dashboard" feature, providing detailed insights into student performance, while Google Classroom's analytics are considered more basic, which some users find limiting for in-depth analysis.
- Reviewers mention that Google Classroom offers superior "Ease of Use" with a score of 9.0, making it more accessible for educators who may not be tech-savvy, whereas Canvas LMS, with a score of 8.5, can be more complex to navigate initially.
- G2 users highlight that Canvas LMS has a robust "Course Builder" that allows for extensive customization and flexibility in course design, while Google Classroom's course creation tools are simpler but may lack advanced features that some educators desire.
- Users on G2 report that Google Classroom shines in "Ease of Setup," scoring 9.0, which allows teachers to get started quickly, whereas Canvas LMS, with a score of 8.0, may require more time for initial configuration and setup.
- Reviewers say that Canvas LMS provides better "Automated grading" capabilities, scoring 8.6, which is beneficial for large classes, while Google Classroom's grading features are seen as more manual and less efficient for handling numerous submissions.
- Users mention that Canvas LMS offers more comprehensive "Pre-made Content" options, scoring 8.2, which can save educators time in course preparation, while Google Classroom's content offerings are more limited, leading to additional work for teachers to create materials from scratch.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Canvas LMS
No pricing availableGoogle Classroom
No pricing availableFree Trial
Canvas LMS
Free Trial is available
Google Classroom
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
981
8.9
1,151
Ease of Use
8.5
989
9.0
1,158
Ease of Setup
8.0
331
9.0
265
Ease of Admin
8.3
325
8.9
250
Quality of Support
8.5
839
8.7
985
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
279
8.9
208
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
945
9.3
1,109
Features by Category
Assessment delivery
8.6
58
Not enough data
8.8
55
Not enough data
8.2
40
Not enough data
Grading and reporting
8.7
57
Not enough data
8.0
38
Not enough data
8.8
58
Not enough data
8.7
56
Not enough data
Administration
8.0
39
Not enough data
8.5
55
Not enough data
Learning Content
8.3
71
Not enough data
8.6
86
Not enough data
8.8
95
Not enough data
7.8
70
Not enough data
Personalization
8.6
81
Not enough data
8.3
81
Not enough data
8.8
93
Not enough data
Reporting and Analytics
8.9
93
Not enough data
8.9
87
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
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Course Authoring
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Course Delivery
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Course Management
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LMS Marketplace
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Interface
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Training & eLearning
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Generative AI
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Platform
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Canvas LMS and Google Classroom are categorized as Learning Management System (LMS)
Unique Categories
Canvas LMS is categorized as Assessment, Corporate Learning Management Systems, and Digital Learning Platforms
Google Classroom has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canvas LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Google Classroom
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Higher Education
42.5%
Education Management
27.7%
E-Learning
12.7%
Primary/Secondary Education
6.8%
Information Technology and Services
1.1%
Other
9.1%
Education Management
35.2%
Primary/Secondary Education
21.7%
Higher Education
14.9%
E-Learning
7.9%
Information Technology and Services
3.0%
Other
17.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Canvas LMS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Caroline W.
Verified User in Education Management
Canvas is a really cool application for classroom management. It delivers safe performance and makes all of my content very organized. I used Moodle and BrainHoney prior to this and Canvas trumps them all. It works well on various operating systems and...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Christopher C.
Verified User in Higher Education
Oftentimes, bugs go unfixd and new features are released without being fully finished
Google Classroom
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Lawerence C.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Google Classroom for teachers is easy to set up and easily used by students. Teachers can have all the information and assignments in the classroom in one place. Students can access their studies or assignments from anywhere, if they have the Internet.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Aleena Y.
Verified User in E-Learning
It took a while to get used to the features and learn how to navigate
Caroline W.
Verified User in Education Management
Canvas is a really cool application for classroom management. It delivers safe performance and makes all of my content very organized. I used Moodle and BrainHoney prior to this and Canvas trumps them all. It works well on various operating systems and...
Lawerence C.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Google Classroom for teachers is easy to set up and easily used by students. Teachers can have all the information and assignments in the classroom in one place. Students can access their studies or assignments from anywhere, if they have the Internet.
Christopher C.
Verified User in Higher Education
Oftentimes, bugs go unfixd and new features are released without being fully finished
Aleena Y.
Verified User in E-Learning
It took a while to get used to the features and learn how to navigate
Discussions
How can I hide all grades?
2 comments
DH
There is! You “mute assignment” which can be done by clicking the down arrow on the assignments from the grades screen. When you have inputted all the grades...Read more
Future canvas updates
2 comments
KB
You can view (and even participate) in the product development progress here:
https://community.canvaslms.com/community/ideas
Read more
How many days of training did you get/give your staff before using Canvas?
2 comments
TG
We offered a two hour training face to face for all of our instructors. Many of our instructors are not local, so we also created a training course and...Read more
Is Google classroom free for anyone?
5 comments
SG
Yes, it is free. You can create classroom or join classsroom where different relevant documents, links or file etc can be shared and accessed by whole class.Read more
Is there any way to post illustrative pictures within assignments in the main board?
4 comments
CL
The text provides steps for adding a photo to an assignment on an Android device. It involves selecting the class and assignment, accessing your work, and...Read more
Is there a timeline or beta testing for linking Classroom with Records Suites like Skyward?
4 comments
JB
I am not really sure but I will look into itRead more
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