Canvas LMS vs Schoology Learning comparison

Instructure and PowerSchool are both solutions in the Learning Management Systems (LMS) category. Instructure is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.3, while PowerSchool is ranked #10 with an average rating of 9.0. Instructure holds a 4.3% mindshare in LMS, compared to PowerSchool’s 1.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Instructure users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of PowerSchool users who would recommend it.

Canvas LMS

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Schoology Learning

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Canvas LMS

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Executive Summary

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Categories and Ranking

Canvas LMS

Ranking in Learning Management Systems (LMS)

6th

Average Rating

8.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Schoology Learning

Ranking in Learning Management Systems (LMS)

10th

Average Rating

9.0

Number of Reviews

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Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Learning Management Systems (LMS) category, the mindshare of Canvas LMS is 4.3%, down from 5.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Schoology Learning is 1.3%, down from 2.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Featured Reviews

James Phelps

Adjunct Professor at Nova Southeastern University

Intuitive, easy to learn, and easy to adapt to various teaching methodologies

It is scalable. There must be 20,000 people using it on that campus. We run a medical college, a public health department, and the hard sciences department. We also have a lot of things that are spread out across the state of Florida through Canvas. So, it is pretty scalable. In terms of our plans to increase its usage, I don't know what the university is going to do, but right now, the university is saturated with Canvas. Even if you're doing classes in a regular standard classroom, all of your exams, all of your quizzes, all of your practicals, and all of your teaching are recorded and loaded into the Canvas system for future review by accreditors. So, it is pretty well saturated on that particular campus.

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Zaynah Danquah

Lead Instructional Designer at 24/7 TEACH

Helps us efficiently gather data and grant access to multiple users

The students lose the software's access after quarterly courses are over. There could be a feature to grant them access to go back and check their progress. Sometimes, we encounter issues while accessing the progress using OneDrive. There could be more seamless integration with some of the features. It would be helpful if it integrates well with Google Drive. It will provide users with more cloud options.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"I used a lot of other systems in my IT career and Canvas LMS truly has everything that I would look for in an enterprise system."

"The integration with Zoom is a notable feature. It allows for seamless access to live class sessions directly from Canvas after authentication, enabling quick entry into Zoom calls. You can also schedule Zoom calls or private recordings directly within Canvas, making it convenient, especially for situations like self-recording exams. Additionally, Canvas excels in collaboration and discussion capabilities. Users can engage in discussions on various topics, and there's the option to create custom groups for more focused interactions. These groups provide a level of privacy and isolation from the broader class, which is a significant advantage."

"The assessment tools in Canvas significantly contribute to educational outcomes by allowing instructors to create and manage assessments effectively."

"We have been using Canvas LMS, and overall, it has served our needs well for managing courses and general settings."

"The solution is easy to access."

"Canvas LMS is user-friendly. Its assessment tools help to find the weaknesses and strengths of students."

"They have a more extensive support base in terms of infrastructure."

"Its easy adaptability to whatever form or methodology you are using to teach is valuable. It tends to be seamless, and it is very much a self-intuitive product. It requires almost no instruction, and you can be fully up to speed and ready to run on it. You can bring someone in who has never worked with any online learning or LMS system, and in a week's timeframe, they would almost be fully functional because Canvas is so simple to use."

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"We can create groups and resources and share information with them through folders. Thus, it works efficiently to grant access to multiple members."

Cons

"There are a couple of areas that could be improved. Firstly, the discussion feature is not very interactive and can be slow to respond, making it less intuitive at the moment. This is an aspect that needs substantial improvement. Another point to consider is related to the cost of the LMS system. It's perceived as relatively expensive, which has led to discussions about transitioning away from Canvas, potentially to a more cost-effective alternative. This cost-related aspect is a significant factor to consider when implementing such a system."

"It would be good to be able to do teleconferencing within the LMS."

"In our working, we are encountering many challenges with Canvas LMS. One of the major area is their business model which is having a very different pricing structure. The structure is made in such a way that the license fee is needed to be paid for the complete year even if the student has been enrolled for a programme of short duration. This structure is not conducive with our needs and hence, in the past few years, been increasing our costs manifold. Along with this, Canva LMS also lacks many functionalities such as notifications and adaptive learning. There is a specific issue with the licensing model that affects us in continuous education. The inability to reuse a license for the same course in different terms hinders our cost efficiency. For instance, if a program runs from January to April, we are required to pay for the license twice within the same academic year. This contrasts with other platforms like Hyper, where reusing a license is possible, allowing us to use the same license multiple times in different terms. Along with the use, we are exploring the integration of artificial intelligence into our processes, and Canvas LMS falls short in this regard. While some platforms allow connections with external AI services, Canvas does not currently offer built-in artificial intelligence capabilities, a feature we find valuable for enhancing the learning experience."

"The product could be integrated with a talent management system."

"The solution could be upgraded and improved."

"It would be nice to be able to do more real-time comprehensive reporting with Canvas LMS."

"The learning curve is not steep, but it is intermediate."

"The high-tech interactivity with other software, like ArcGIS or RSA Archer, can be better. It is not as easily compatible with them. You can put apps in it that the students can then access, but the routing of apps through the Canvas system slows down functionality on the other types of products."

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"The students lose the software's access after quarterly courses are over."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Canvas LMS is low-priced compared to other vendors."

"The pricing of Canvas is satisfactory for my university. We have negotiated a good price, especially considering that we are a large university with twenty-six campuses across the country. Canvas offers a favorable pricing model for academic institutions, and the cost is reasonable. However, in continuous education, the challenge lies not in the price itself but in the business model. The requirement to pay for the entire year when our students may only use the license for a shorter duration creates challenges. The inability to adjust the licensing based on actual usage is a significant drawback for us, making the effective cost higher compared to other platforms like Hyper Learning"

"The platform can be expensive for smaller organizations with fewer students."

"Canvas LMS is an affordable solution."

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Top Industries

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23%

University

11%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Canvas LMS?

We have been using Canvas LMS, and overall, it has served our needs well for managing courses and general settings.

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What needs improvement with Canvas LMS?

Integrating more AI capabilities for the product could enhance its functionality, particularly in automating repetitive tasks and personalizing learning experiences.

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What advice do you have for others considering Canvas LMS?

I rate Canva LMS a nine out of ten.

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What do you like most about Schoology Learning?

We can create groups and resources and share information with them through folders. Thus, it works efficiently to grant access to multiple members.

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What needs improvement with Schoology Learning?

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What is your primary use case for Schoology Learning?

We have a one-to-one campus for students, where all utilize laptops. I use the product to share structural study material, post assessment, track assessment, and analyze the data.

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Overview

Canvas LMS is a comprehensive learning management system that enhances the educational experience. It offers a user-friendly interface that allows educators to create and manage courses, assignments, and assessments. Canvas enables seamless communication and collaboration between students and teachers. It supports various multimedia formats, making it easy to incorporate engaging content into lessons. Canvas also provides a mobile app, ensuring accessibility on the go. Its built-in analytics and reporting allow educators to track student progress and identify areas for improvement. Canvas LMS can integrate with other educational tools and platforms, enhancing its functionality. Canvas LMS is a powerful and versatile platform that empowers educators to deliver effective and engaging online learning experiences.

The Most Comprehensive K-12 Teaching and Learning Solution

The leading learning management system that enables K-12 school districts to improve student performance and empower educators.

Comprehensive Teaching and Learning Platform

Get learning management, assessment, and professional development all in one platform. That means easier adoption, training, and rollout for your entire organization.

Prepare For Your Digital Future

Connect students, parents, teachers, and the community in one flexible online platform. Unified Classroom® Schoology Learning connects learning across your entire district.

Deeper Insight into Student Performance

Ensure that you have the data you need to better personalize instruction and support individual needs with tailored learning content.

Ability to Change and Adapt

Be prepared for inevitable changes and challenges with a more flexible and reliable approach to teaching and learning.

NEW! Introducing ContentNav

Provide educators access to a complete library of school- or district-approved, standards-aligned instructional content all in one location.

Increase Parent Engagement

Leverage built-in communication tools, Schoology Groups for parent organizations, and now Microsoft Immersive Reader to support closer connections between the classroom and home.

Sample Customers

Pragmatic Group, MRWED Training and Assessment, RedHill Education

PowerSchool & Fullerton School District, Westside Community Schools, Framingham Public Schools, La Salle Catholic College Preparatory, Culver Academies

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