Compare Canvas LMS and Schoology 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (46.3% 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 LMSSchoology
Star Rating
(393)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SchoologySummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Schoology excels in its File Sharing capabilities, scoring 8.6, which allows for seamless collaboration among students and teachers. In contrast, Canvas LMS has a lower score in this area, indicating that users may find its file sharing less intuitive.
- Reviewers mention that Canvas LMS shines in Real-time Assessment with a score of 8.9, providing educators with immediate feedback on student performance. Schoology, while still strong, scores lower at 8.2, suggesting it may not offer the same level of immediacy in assessment feedback.
- G2 users highlight that Schoology's Pre-made Content feature scores 5.8, which is significantly lower than Canvas LMS's score of 8.1. This indicates that users may find Canvas LMS more resourceful in providing ready-to-use educational materials.
- Users on G2 report that Canvas LMS offers superior Analytics Dashboard functionality, scoring 8.8 compared to Schoology's 7.9. This suggests that educators using Canvas may have better insights into student performance and engagement.
- Reviewers mention that Schoology's Gamification features score 7.9, which is lower than Canvas LMS's score of 8.1. This indicates that Canvas may provide a more engaging experience for students through gamified learning elements.
- Users say that both platforms have similar scores for Ease of Use at 8.5, but Canvas LMS is noted for its more user-friendly interface, making it easier for new users to navigate and utilize effectively.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Canvas LMS
No pricing availableSchoology
No pricing availableFree Trial
Canvas LMS
Free Trial is available
Schoology
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
981
8.5
311
Ease of Use
8.5
989
8.5
311
Ease of Setup
8.0
331
8.3
88
Ease of Admin
8.3
325
8.6
88
Quality of Support
8.5
839
8.3
263
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
279
8.9
72
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
945
8.3
302
Features by Category
Content Sharing
Not enough data
7.5
65
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Verified
Not enough data
7.0
59
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Verified
Not enough data
8.6
80
|
Verified
Collaboration
Not enough data
7.4
52
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
47
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
51
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
50
|
Verified
Functionality
Not enough data
7.9
68
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
58
|
Verified
Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
67
Not enough data
8.1
67
Not enough data
8.5
57
Not enough data
8.5
68
Not enough data
8.4
61
Integration
Not enough data
7.6
58
Not enough data
8.5
60
Not enough data
8.6
54
Assessment delivery
8.6
58
9.0
39
8.8
55
8.2
39
8.2
40
Feature Not Available
Grading and reporting
8.7
57
8.4
41
8.0
38
7.1
35
8.8
58
7.9
39
8.7
56
8.0
39
Administration
8.0
39
7.6
22
8.5
55
7.2
37
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Interface
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Canvas LMS and Schoology are categorized as Assessment and Learning Management System (LMS)
Unique Categories
Canvas LMS is categorized as Corporate Learning Management Systems and Digital Learning Platforms
Schoology is categorized as Classroom Messaging and Virtual Classroom
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canvas LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Schoology
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%
Primary/Secondary Education
39.9%
Education Management
36.0%
Higher Education
9.5%
E-Learning
5.3%
Professional Training & Coaching
0.8%
Other
8.5%
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
Schoology
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Cris R.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
I like to use this solution because the design of this service is extremelly simple to use. It has excellent ability to support our corporate education system, and I think this is a better feauture. I think this is the best way to make a target rating that...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Kelli R.
Verified User in Education Management
Parents do not utilize Schoology at the younger grades. There needs to be training in how to use the program for teachers and parents. Seeing student's grades/report cards you have to click on lots of links just to get information. I want to be able to see...
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...
Cris R.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
I like to use this solution because the design of this service is extremelly simple to use. It has excellent ability to support our corporate education system, and I think this is a better feauture. I think this is the best way to make a target rating that...
Christopher C.
Verified User in Higher Education
Oftentimes, bugs go unfixd and new features are released without being fully finished
Kelli R.
Verified User in Education Management
Parents do not utilize Schoology at the younger grades. There needs to be training in how to use the program for teachers and parents. Seeing student's grades/report cards you have to click on lots of links just to get information. I want to be able to see...
Alternatives
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
Is there a way to remove overdue assignments from a course the student is no longer enrolled in?
3 comments
AH
SCHOOLOGY IS THE WORST SITE EVEr :( 0 STAR!Read more
What is the best way to embed content so that it is available at the top of the page at all times?
2 comments
SC
The only option (and it doesn't apply to all things you would embed) is to put an item in "Updates" then before you post, check the box immediately beside...Read more
How can we color code our grade book for different categories?
2 comments
SC
This would be a great idea to suggest to Schoology directly. I don't know of any way presently to do this.Read more
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