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At a Glance
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS
Star Rating
(1,485)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Canvas LMS
Lumio
Lumio
Star Rating
(166)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 1 per teacher
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Canvas LMS has a solid "Automated grading" feature rated at 8.6, but reviewers mention that Lumio's gamification elements, rated at 9.3, provide a more engaging experience for students.
  • Reviewers mention that Lumio excels in "Real-time assessment" with a score of 9.5, while users on G2 note that Canvas LMS, with a score of 8.9, offers good assessment delivery but lacks the immediacy that Lumio provides.
  • G2 users highlight that Lumio's "Gamification" features are particularly strong, scoring 9.6, which enhances student engagement, whereas Canvas LMS, with a score of 7.9, is seen as less effective in this area.
  • Users say that Lumio's "Mobile compatibility" is rated at 9.2, making it easier for learners to access content on the go, while Canvas LMS, with a score of 8.5, is functional but not as seamless in mobile experiences.
  • Reviewers mention that Canvas LMS has a robust "Analytics dashboard" rated at 8.8, but users report that Lumio's reporting features, although rated lower at 8.0, are more user-friendly and visually appealing.
  • Users on G2 indicate that Lumio's "Course Authoring" tools are more intuitive and easier to use, scoring 9.3, compared to Canvas LMS's score of 8.0, which some users find cumbersome and less flexible.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Canvas LMS
No pricing available
Lumio
Free
$0.00
1 per teacher
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Free Trial
Canvas LMS
Free Trial is available
Lumio
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
981
9.1
107
Ease of Use
8.5
989
9.5
110
Ease of Setup
8.0
331
9.3
32
Ease of Admin
8.3
325
9.2
23
Quality of Support
8.5
839
9.4
102
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
279
9.3
23
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
945
9.9
96
Features by Category
8.5
456
8.6
496
Assessment delivery
8.6
58
9.1
61
8.8
55
9.5
62
8.2
40
8.6
61
Grading and reporting
8.7
57
8.0
56
8.0
38
9.3
60
8.8
58
8.0
57
8.7
56
7.3
54
Administration
8.0
39
8.2
33
8.5
55
9.2
52
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8.6
757
8.9
427
Learning Content
8.3
71
8.8
76
8.6
86
Feature Not Available
8.8
95
8.9
74
7.8
70
9.6
75
Personalization
8.6
81
8.8
66
8.3
81
Feature Not Available
8.8
93
8.9
72
Reporting and Analytics
8.9
93
Feature Not Available
8.9
87
8.6
64
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Platform Customization
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Generative AI
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Training & eLearning
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8.9
326
Platform Features
Not enough data
8.7
43
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Feature Not Available
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9.3
46
Not enough data
9.3
54
Not enough data
9.0
52
Not enough data
7.9
33
Not enough data
9.2
48
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8.7
50
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS
Lumio
Lumio
Canvas LMS and Lumio are categorized as Assessment and Digital Learning Platforms
Unique Categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
13.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
44.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
42.3%
Lumio
Lumio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
23.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
46.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
29.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS
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%
Lumio
Lumio
Primary/Secondary Education
57.7%
Education Management
25.0%
E-Learning
10.3%
Higher Education
3.2%
Professional Training & Coaching
1.3%
Other
2.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Caroline W.
CW
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
CC
Christopher C.
Verified User in Higher Education

Oftentimes, bugs go unfixd and new features are released without being fully finished

Lumio
Lumio
Most Helpful Favorable Review
SB
Susan B.
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education

Lumio by SMART Learning Suite is the most interactive and effective online learning tool I have ever used. I use it for training teachers alongside zoom and in the classroom for synchronous and asynchronous learning. It allows you to make interactive...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Machinery
GM
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education

It seems a little antiquated and at the end of the day, it really does just seem like a re-imagining of the chalkboard, not a new concept altogether.

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Discussions
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS Discussions
Future canvas updates
2 comments
Kris B.
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
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
Lumio
Lumio Discussions
What is included in the Smart Learning Suite?
4 comments
Lisa B.
LB
The Smart Learning Suite includes a teacher desktop version of Smart Notebook and the web-based Lumio by Smart. Read more
How can we add manipulatives on top of a premade slide?
2 comments
Michael G.
MG
Great Question! When you launch the lesson, you can select the hamburger menu in the top left and select "edit". On the edit screen, you can add images,...Read more
Support programs to those without devices
1 comment
Official Response from Lumio
We do not have immediate plans to do that but may consider it in the future.Read more
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS
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Lumio
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