Compare Canvas LMS and OnCourse SIS 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (64.7% 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 LMSOnCourse SIS
Star Rating
(17)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (64.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about OnCourse SISSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Canvas LMS excels in its Gradebook feature, providing a user-friendly interface that simplifies grading and reporting, while OnCourse SIS also offers a robust grading system but lacks some of the intuitive design elements that Canvas users appreciate.
- Reviewers mention that Canvas LMS has a strong focus on File Sharing, allowing seamless collaboration among users, whereas OnCourse SIS has received feedback indicating that its file sharing capabilities are less flexible and can be cumbersome for users.
- G2 users highlight that OnCourse SIS shines in Ease of Setup, achieving a perfect score of 10.0, which reviewers say makes it particularly appealing for institutions looking for a quick implementation, while Canvas LMS scores lower at 8.0, indicating a more complex setup process.
- Users on G2 report that Canvas LMS offers a wider variety of Pre-made Content, which enhances the learning experience, while OnCourse SIS, although it provides some pre-made resources, does not match the extensive library available in Canvas.
- Reviewers mention that OnCourse SIS has superior Quality of Support, with a score of 9.5, indicating that users feel well-supported and valued, while Canvas LMS, with a score of 8.5, has received mixed reviews regarding response times and support quality.
- Users say that Canvas LMS provides a more engaging experience through its Gamification features, scoring 7.9, while OnCourse SIS, despite offering gamification elements, does not deliver the same level of engagement, leading to a less interactive learning environment.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Canvas LMS
No pricing availableOnCourse SIS
No pricing availableFree Trial
Canvas LMS
Free Trial is available
OnCourse SIS
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
981
9.5
13
Ease of Use
8.5
989
9.0
14
Ease of Setup
8.0
331
10.0
7
Ease of Admin
8.3
325
9.6
8
Quality of Support
8.5
839
9.5
11
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
279
10.0
8
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
945
9.1
13
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
Platform Content
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
9.0
10
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Platform Data
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.8
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
9.6
9
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Delivery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Course Management
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
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Interface
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Generative AI
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Canvas LMS and OnCourse SIS are categorized as Learning Management System (LMS)
Unique Categories
Canvas LMS is categorized as Assessment, Corporate Learning Management Systems, and Digital Learning Platforms
OnCourse SIS is categorized as K-12 Student Information Systems
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canvas LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
OnCourse SIS
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
70.6%
Primary/Secondary Education
29.4%
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Most Helpful Reviews
Canvas LMS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Stephany W.
Verified User in Higher Education
The first thing I noticed with this product was the the interface was very user friendly! I liked that I was able to create a full profile with a photo that other users could see and get information from. The grade feature was also very helpful in...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Higher Education
Canvas is not fully accessible to students with specific learning difficulties, visual and hearing impairments. Some students use government funded assistive software (e.g. text to speech) for which they have had hours of training and discovered an optimum...
OnCourse SIS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
create and edit website design, copy/paste lessons, can attach documents and standards right in plans
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Education Management
I don't love that you cannot access your pre- observation or post-observations questions after they're submitted. There should be a feature in which people can do a joined editing process (sort of like a Google Doc feature).
Stephany W.
Verified User in Higher Education
The first thing I noticed with this product was the the interface was very user friendly! I liked that I was able to create a full profile with a photo that other users could see and get information from. The grade feature was also very helpful in...
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
create and edit website design, copy/paste lessons, can attach documents and standards right in plans
Verified User in Higher Education
Canvas is not fully accessible to students with specific learning difficulties, visual and hearing impairments. Some students use government funded assistive software (e.g. text to speech) for which they have had hours of training and discovered an optimum...
Verified User in Education Management
I don't love that you cannot access your pre- observation or post-observations questions after they're submitted. There should be a feature in which people can do a joined editing process (sort of like a Google Doc feature).
Discussions
Future canvas updates
2 comments
KB
You can view (and even participate) in the product development progress here:
https://community.canvaslms.com/community/ideas
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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
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
OnCourse SIS has no discussions with answers
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