Compare Canvas LMS and Sakai 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.2% of reviews)
Enterprise (50.5% 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 LMSSakai
Star Rating
(98)3.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SakaiSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Canvas LMS excels in ease of use with a score of 8.5, while Sakai falls behind with a score of 7.4. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface of Canvas makes it easier for both instructors and students to navigate the platform.
- Reviewers mention that Canvas LMS offers superior automated grading features, scoring 8.6 compared to Sakai's lower performance. Users say that the automated grading in Canvas significantly reduces the time instructors spend on assessments.
- G2 users highlight the analytics dashboard in Canvas LMS, which received a score of 8.8, as a standout feature. In contrast, Sakai's analytics capabilities are perceived as less robust, with a score of 7.3, leading users to feel they lack actionable insights.
- Users on G2 report that Canvas LMS provides a more extensive library of pre-made content, scoring 8.2, which helps educators quickly find resources. Sakai, however, is noted for having limited pre-made content, making it harder for users to get started.
- Reviewers mention that Canvas LMS shines in its mobile compatibility, scoring 8.5, allowing users to access courses seamlessly on various devices. In comparison, Sakai's mobile experience is often described as less user-friendly, impacting accessibility for students.
- Users say that Canvas LMS's integration capabilities are highly rated at 8.9, making it easier to connect with other tools and platforms. Sakai, while functional, is noted to have fewer integration options, which can limit its flexibility in diverse educational environments.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Canvas LMS
No pricing availableSakai
No pricing availableFree Trial
Canvas LMS
Free Trial is available
Sakai
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
981
8.1
90
Ease of Use
8.5
989
7.4
91
Ease of Setup
8.0
331
6.6
21
Ease of Admin
8.3
325
7.9
21
Quality of Support
8.5
839
7.3
68
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
279
7.8
18
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
945
6.3
89
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 Sakai are categorized as Learning Management System (LMS)
Unique Categories
Canvas LMS is categorized as Assessment, Corporate Learning Management Systems, and Digital Learning Platforms
Sakai has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canvas LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Sakai
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%
Higher Education
38.9%
Education Management
15.8%
E-Learning
9.5%
Marketing and Advertising
7.4%
Hospital & Health Care
5.3%
Other
23.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Canvas LMS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Abha G.
Verified User in Education Management
Canvas makes communication between students, TAs and the professors very convenient. I have used it as a TA and as a student. Uploading and accessing the grades is very easy. The students can upload their assignments online and TAs and teachers can grade...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Higher Education
The format about canvas is the least helpful thing
Sakai
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Adam M.
Verified User in Computer Software
The open and non-restrictive nature of Sakai is a perfect fit for a research-led institution such as Oxford. It is easy to open us access to course sites to students who are not officially members of that degree programme. The open nature of Sakai allows...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Higher Education
Not all of the navigation is intuitive, which is a particular problem for our ESL students. Sometimes when modifying page text with HTML tags it can cause issues with how the page appears but that seems to have been fixed for the most part with 11.
Abha G.
Verified User in Education Management
Canvas makes communication between students, TAs and the professors very convenient. I have used it as a TA and as a student. Uploading and accessing the grades is very easy. The students can upload their assignments online and TAs and teachers can grade...
Adam M.
Verified User in Computer Software
The open and non-restrictive nature of Sakai is a perfect fit for a research-led institution such as Oxford. It is easy to open us access to course sites to students who are not officially members of that degree programme. The open nature of Sakai allows...
Verified User in Higher Education
The format about canvas is the least helpful thing
Verified User in Higher Education
Not all of the navigation is intuitive, which is a particular problem for our ESL students. Sometimes when modifying page text with HTML tags it can cause issues with how the page appears but that seems to have been fixed for the most part with 11.
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
Sakai has no discussions with answers
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