YP
Yokiko P.
"Centralized Learning, Streamlined Submissions"
5/5
What do you like best about Canvas LMS?

I like how Canvas LMS keeps everything in one place, making it easy to track assignments, due dates, and grades without searching through emails. I also appreciate that it simplifies assignment submission by allowing me to submit work online. The grades and feedback tools are valuable because I can quickly check my performance and see comments from my teachers instead of waiting until the end of the term. Additionally, the initial setup of Canvas LMS was quite easy for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canvas LMS?

One thing that doesn't work as well is how different every class can feel on Canvas. Since each teacher sets up their course differently, it can get confusing trying to find assignments or materials when nothing is in the same place. I think the mobile app could be improved. It can be slow at times, and some features are easier to use on the website than on the app. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Evan K.
EK
Evan K.
Associate Learning Facilitator
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Easy-to-Use App That Makes Student Feedback Possible Anywhere"
4/5
What do you like best about Canvas LMS?

This mobile app is easy to use and gives me the ability to provide feedback to students anytime, anywhere. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canvas LMS?

The app crashes quite a lot during busy times like weekend Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Dheeru R.
DR
Dheeru R.
Any
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Canvas review"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Canvas LMS?

I really appreciate Canvas LMS for its user-friendly interface and flexibility, which make teaching and learning smoother and more efficient. The clean design and intuitive navigation allow educators to set up courses, manage assignments, and communicate with students quickly, reducing the learning curve for both new and experienced users. I also find the robust accessibility and inclusivity features impressive. These include support for screen readers, alternative text for images, keyboard navigation, and adjustable text sizes, which helps students with diverse needs participate fully in online courses. Canvas adheres to international accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.1, ensuring that content is accessible to all users. Additionally, I find the seamless integration with third-party tools and software extremely useful. Canvas works well with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office 365, and popular educational tools like Turnitin and Gradescope. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canvas LMS?

I find that Canvas LMS has a steep learning curve, especially for advanced features. It's overwhelming for new users and takes significant time to master. The interface is sometimes overly complex, with too many layers of menus and options, making navigation challenging. Additionally, there are occasional technical glitches like assignments being erased if the due date isn’t set at midnight and audio recording problems that hinder communication. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

KS
Kaajal S.
Director of Training & Development
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Streamlined Training, Expensive Licenses"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Canvas LMS?

I like how Canvas LMS provides structured training, assignments, and quizzes, which is beneficial for our non-profit organization's training programs. Making trainings available asynchronously is a great feature. I appreciate the structure and ease of adding students to training, as it streamlines the process without jumping through hoops. Additionally, the ability to act as a user for troubleshooting enhances our efficiency. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canvas LMS?

I don't like that every student requires a license, even if they drop out mid-way. This ends up becoming very expensive. I also find it frustrating that Canvas Studio, which is supposed to be great, costs a lot extra. This means if we upload/embed any YouTube videos, they come with ads and we cannot see whether or not the videos were watched in their entirety. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Erin J.
EJ
Erin J.
Librarian
Primary/Secondary Education
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Highly Customizable Canvas for Organizing a Digital Classroom"
4/5
What do you like best about Canvas LMS?

Canvas is highly customizable, but that also means you have to put in a lot of work to make it feel truly personalized. Even so, it’s a great way to organize a digital classroom, and the tools within it are continually being improved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canvas LMS?

Canvas isn’t very intuitive. I consider myself pretty tech-savvy, but it often feels like I have to re-teach myself different parts of the program each time I use it. Also, unless you add buttons or other extras to your homepage, the default modules don’t feel very personalized. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Marie S.
MS
Marie S.
Computer Science Teacher
Education Management
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Excellent Learning Management System"
5/5
What do you like best about Canvas LMS?

Canvas is an amazing LMS. I have been using it for over 10 years now and I highly recommend it. It allows my students to do everything in one location. I can always add projects, files and grade assignments and transfer grades to Powerschool. Students have access to their assignments when they are absent from school and it is reachable on a computer, Chromebook, tablet or cellphone. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canvas LMS?

Technical support is sometimes slower than desired. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Higher Education
AH
Verified User in Higher Education
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Easy Interface, But New Tools Need Improvement"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Canvas LMS?

The interface is straightforward and generally accessible, making it easy to get started. Many third-party tools, like Anthology Ally, integrate smoothly within Canvas. The platform is simple to learn, and the layout remains uncluttered, which helps with navigation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canvas LMS?

Some of the recently introduced tools, like the new quiz tool and the updated discussion tool, seem to be third-party integrations rather than native features of Canvas. I find the new quiz tool more difficult to review, and it also appears to have some accessibility concerns. Also lacks a native search features, you have to get an expensive third party tools that integrates in canvas to do that. Also should make language attributions easy for faculty to avoid fiddling in the html editor.

Also customer support non existent. I also wish AI could be integrated in discussions to act as a moderator or grader. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
GI
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.
"Great LMS for Managing Modules, Grades, and Exams"
4/5
What do you like best about Canvas LMS?

It is a nice study LMS software, where I can locate my all study modules, grades and can take exams on it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canvas LMS?

The user interface may be improved further, as some modules are difficult to find. Besides, it may include AI bot that makes students' research on the platform easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Education Management
UE
Verified User in Education Management
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Easy Integration with Cengage and Pearson"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Canvas LMS?

It is easy to combine with other platforms such as Cengage and Pearson. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canvas LMS?

It is not able to send an email to other users; it only allows messaging within Canvas. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Melody C.
MC
Melody C.
T
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.
"Using Canvas for Elementary School"
4/5
What do you like best about Canvas LMS?

Canvas LMS has an interface that is relatively easy to figure out. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canvas LMS?

There is limited customization available. It’s also difficult to easily make Google Drive assignments to students. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.