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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
Watermark Planning & Self-Study
Watermark Planning & Self-Study
Star Rating
(48)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Watermark Planning & Self-Study
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Canvas LMS excels in its automated grading feature, scoring 8.6, which allows for efficient assessment of student submissions, while Watermark Planning & Self-Study lags behind with a score of 7.4, making grading less streamlined.
  • Reviewers mention that Canvas LMS offers a robust analytics dashboard with a score of 8.8, providing detailed insights into student performance, whereas Watermark's dashboard, scoring 8.3, is perceived as less comprehensive.
  • G2 users highlight that Canvas LMS shines in gamification with a score of 8.1, enhancing student engagement through interactive elements, while Watermark's gamification features are rated significantly lower at 6.4, indicating a less engaging experience.
  • Users on G2 appreciate Canvas LMS for its mobile compatibility, scoring 8.5, which allows learners to access content on-the-go, while Watermark Planning & Self-Study's mobile functionality is rated lower at 7.6, potentially limiting accessibility.
  • Reviewers say that Canvas LMS provides a more user-friendly course builder, making it easier for instructors to create and manage courses, while Watermark's course authoring tools are seen as less intuitive, impacting the overall user experience.
  • Users report that Canvas LMS has a higher score for personalized learning paths at 8.6, allowing for tailored educational experiences, compared to Watermark's offerings, which may not provide the same level of customization.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Canvas LMS
No pricing available
Watermark Planning & Self-Study
No pricing available
Free Trial
Canvas LMS
Free Trial is available
Watermark Planning & Self-Study
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
981
8.5
48
Ease of Use
8.5
989
7.8
48
Ease of Setup
8.0
331
7.9
38
Ease of Admin
8.3
325
8.7
28
Quality of Support
8.5
839
8.4
40
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
279
9.0
28
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
945
9.5
48
Features by Category
8.5
456
7.9
172
Assessment delivery
8.6
58
8.0
28
8.8
55
Feature Not Available
8.2
40
7.6
29
Grading and reporting
8.7
57
Feature Not Available
8.0
38
Feature Not Available
8.8
58
8.3
31
8.7
56
8.3
30
Administration
8.0
39
7.5
27
8.5
55
7.4
27
Digital Learning PlatformsHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
8.6
757
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
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Generative AI
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Corporate Learning Management SystemsHide 27 FeaturesShow 27 Features
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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
Canvas LMS
Watermark Planning & Self-Study
Watermark Planning & Self-Study
Canvas LMS and Watermark Planning & Self-Study are categorized as Assessment
Unique Categories
Watermark Planning & Self-Study
Watermark Planning & Self-Study has no 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%
Watermark Planning & Self-Study
Watermark Planning & Self-Study
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
12.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
66.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
20.8%
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%
Watermark Planning & Self-Study
Watermark Planning & Self-Study
Higher Education
81.3%
Education Management
16.7%
E-Learning
2.1%
Other
0.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Stephany W.
SW
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
G
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...

Watermark Planning & Self-Study
Watermark Planning & Self-Study
Most Helpful Favorable Review
SG
Susan G.
Verified User in Higher Education

The Watermark SL&L Team is very helpful. Most components of the SL&L software are intuitive, and I especially like the professional look of the e-portfolios. This is the only option I've found that provides assessment, e-portfolios AND fieldwork management...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Higher Education

I dislike the forced structure that is hard to work with. When the material is written and organized by others, it means that individual or personal elements disappear, and unique file materials cannot easily be added. The software itself has a clunkiness...

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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
Watermark Planning & Self-Study
Watermark Planning & Self-Study Discussions
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