Link copied to clipboard # Blackbaud Learning Management System vs Canvas LMS Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/blackbaud-learning-management-system/canvas-lms/export.csv) Blackbaud Learning...Canvas LMS[+ Add Product](#) Reviews **Blackbaud Learning Management System** [ 3.8/5(31) ](https://www.g2.com/products/blackbaud-learning-management-system/reviews#reviews) **Canvas LMS** [ 4.5/5(1,839) ](https://www.g2.com/products/canvas-lms/reviews#reviews) Pricing **Blackbaud Learning Management System** No pricing available **Canvas LMS** Free Trial No pricing available **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **Blackbaud Learning Management System** 2 monthsFaster Based on 10 responses **Canvas LMS** 4 months Based on 17 responses Return on Investment **Blackbaud Learning Management System** 9 months1 month sooner Based on 10 responses **Canvas LMS** 10 months Based on 10 responses Perceived Cost **Blackbaud Learning Management System** Not enough reviews yet **Canvas LMS** $$$$$ Average Discount **Blackbaud Learning Management System** Not enough reviews yet **Canvas LMS** 15% ![Blackbaud Learning Management System](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_f45992247dd07f6985ff3c5e60ede1a5/blackbaud-learning-management-system.png "Blackbaud Learning Management System") ![Canvas LMS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/cc84f1e73e41e2494758227287a0c804/canvas-lms.svg "Canvas LMS") G2 offers free advice on this comparison. 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Pros & Cons **Blackbaud Learning Management System** [ Assignment Management (8) ](https://www.g2.com/products/blackbaud-learning-management-system/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1964343&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Ease of Use (7) ](https://www.g2.com/products/blackbaud-learning-management-system/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1964331&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Poor Design/Functionality (6) ](https://www.g2.com/products/blackbaud-learning-management-system/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1964324&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Lack of Intuitiveness (5) ](https://www.g2.com/products/blackbaud-learning-management-system/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2034502&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) **Canvas LMS** [ Ease of Use (119) ](https://www.g2.com/products/canvas-lms/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1294760&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ User-Friendly (67) ](https://www.g2.com/products/canvas-lms/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1296231&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Limited Features (52) ](https://www.g2.com/products/canvas-lms/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1294664&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Lack of Intuitiveness (31) ](https://www.g2.com/products/canvas-lms/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1294674&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **Blackbaud Learning Management System** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_6bae6e5757b7162c1287c4e40ca291ed/schooladmin.png "Product Avatar Image") Finalsite Enrollment ](https://www.g2.com/products/finalsite-enrollment/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/blackbaud-learning-management-system/integrations) **Canvas LMS** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_1d49ed50f450a2e8e102813bc80abfa0/badgr.png "Product Avatar Image") Badgr ](https://www.g2.com/products/badgr/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_c7e08ceabe3b08082d6dc516a719d779/blackboard-ally.png "Product Avatar Image") Blackboard Ally ](https://www.g2.com/products/blackboard-ally/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_fddcc2dee5ca86277467c0ac6ca5005b/coursera-for-business.png "Product Avatar Image") Coursera for Business ](https://www.g2.com/products/coursera-for-business/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_0e91158b8d3122a9149333acd0013378/discovery-education-inc.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Discovery Education ](https://www.g2.com/products/discovery-education/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/canvas-lms/integrations) Screenshots **Blackbaud Learning Management System** ![Blackbaud Learning Management System screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1411497/Screenshot-2-Schedule-_1_.png) **Canvas LMS** ![Canvas LMS screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/187767/Student-Dashboard-HE.png) Ratings Meets Requirements **Blackbaud Learning Management System** 8.0 8.027 **Canvas LMS** 8.7 8.7997 Ease of Use **Blackbaud Learning Management System** 7.5 7.527 **Canvas LMS** 8.5 8.51,280 Ease of Setup **Blackbaud Learning Management System** 7.0 7.017 **Canvas LMS** 8.0 8.0589 Ease of Admin **Blackbaud Learning Management System** 7.6 7.612 **Canvas LMS** 8.3 8.3333 Quality of Support **Blackbaud Learning Management System** 7.3 7.324 **Canvas LMS** 8.5 8.5854 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **Blackbaud Learning Management System** 7.4 7.412 **Canvas LMS** 8.6 8.6285 Product Direction (% positive) **Blackbaud Learning Management System** 7.3 7.326 **Canvas LMS** 8.8 8.8960 Features Learning Management System (LMS)[Hide 47 FeaturesShow 47 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 8.3 154 Additional Functionality Gamification Not enough data 7.7(won by default) 80 Content Library Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 127 Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Learning Paths/Tracks Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Tests/Assessments Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Attendance Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Blended Learning Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Microlearning Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data For Schools Not enough data Not enough data Assignment Management Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Social Learning Not enough data Not enough data Communication Management Not enough data Not enough data Course Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Certification Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Course Management Not enough data Not enough data Curriculum Management Not enough data Not enough data Built-in Course Authoring Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Asynchronous Learning Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Learner Portal Not enough data Not enough data Academic/Education Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Language Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Enrollments/Onboarding Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Parent Portal Not enough data Not enough data Surveys & Feedback Not enough data Not enough data K-12 Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Learning Not enough data Not enough data Virtual Classroom Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Classroom Management Not enough data Not enough data Student Information/Records Not enough data Not enough data Synchronous Learning Not enough data Not enough data Gradebook Not enough data Not enough data Assessment[Hide 81 FeaturesShow 81 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 8.5 135 Assessment delivery Question variety Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 63 Real-time assessment Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 59 Pre-made content Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 44 Customizable Questions Not enough data Not enough data Weighted Questions Not enough data Not enough data Skills Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Grading and reporting Automated grading Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 63 Gamification Not enough data 8.0(won by default) 40 Analytics dashboard Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 64 Reporting Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 61 Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Administration White-labeling Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 42 Mobile compatibility Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 59 Additional Functionality Content Library Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 48 Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Email Distribution Not enough data Not enough data Live Results Sharing Not enough data Not enough data Surveys & Feedback Not enough data Not enough data Feedback Management Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Test/Quiz Creation Not enough data Not enough data Progress Reports Not enough data Not enough data Content Sharing Not enough data Not enough data Multi-User Collaboration Not enough data Not enough data 360 Degree Feedback Not enough data Not enough data Performance Metrics Not enough data Not enough data Certification & Licensing Not enough data Not enough data Email Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Payment Processing Not enough data Not enough data Recruitment Management Not enough data Not enough data Skill Testing Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Text to Speech Not enough data Not enough data Pre-Employment Testing Not enough data Not enough data Skills Tracking Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Proctoring Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Assessment Management Not enough data Not enough data Progress Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Version Control Not enough data Not enough data Pulse Surveys Not enough data Not enough data Summary Reports Not enough data Not enough data Template Management Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Randomization Not enough data Not enough data Question Library Not enough data Not enough data Automated Proctoring Not enough data Not enough data Student Portal Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Email Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Offline Tests Not enough data Not enough data Content Management Not enough data Not enough data Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Quizzes Not enough data Not enough data Candidate Management Not enough data Not enough data Time Limits Not enough data Not enough data Question Branching Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Language Not enough data Not enough data Lock Down Not enough data Not enough data Registration Management Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Fields Not enough data Not enough data Learning Management Not enough data Not enough data Performance Management Not enough data Not enough data Course Authoring Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Online Tests Not enough data Not enough data Test Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Self-paced Learning Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Student Management Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Digital Learning Platforms[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 8.6 133 Learning Content Pre-made Content Not enough data 8.2(won by default) 75 Aligned to Standards Not enough data 8.5(won by default) 91 Multimedia Content Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 102 Gamification Not enough data 7.9(won by default) 74 Personalization Personalized Learning Paths Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 87 Adaptive Learning Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 86 Assessments Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 101 Reporting and Analytics Analytics Not enough data 8.9(won by default) 100 Integrations Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 94 Agentic AI - Digital Learning Platforms Cross-system Integration Not enough data 9.7(won by default) 5 Show 3 feature categories with incomplete data Talent Management[Hide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI AI Text Generation Not enough data Not enough data AI Text Summarization Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Onboarding Not enough data Not enough data Individual Development Plans Not enough data Not enough data Career Development Not enough data Not enough data Approval Process Control Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Employee Profiles Not enough data Not enough data Employee Engagement Not enough data Not enough data Learning & Development Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Corporate Learning Management Systems[Hide 73 FeaturesShow 73 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Course Authoring Course Builder Not enough data 9.2(won by default) 6 Assessments & Quizzes Not enough data 9.7(won by default) 5 Role-Based Templates Not enough data Not enough data Instructor-Led Training Not enough data Not enough data Course Delivery Communication & Notifications Not enough data 9.3(won by default) 5 Assignment Scheduling Not enough data 9.7(won by default) 5 Learning Paths/Tracks Not enough data Not enough data Self-paced Learning Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Learning Not enough data Not enough data Blended Learning Not enough data Not enough data Social Learning Not enough data Not enough data Synchronous Learning Not enough data Not enough data Extended Enterprise Learning Not enough data Not enough data Asynchronous Learning Not enough data Not enough data Course Management Gamification Not enough data Not enough data Varied User Types Not enough data Not enough data Certifications Not enough data Not enough data Industry Compliance Not enough data Not enough data SCORM Compliance Not enough data Not enough data LMS Marketplace E-Commerce Not enough data Not enough data Course Marketplace Not enough data Not enough data Subscriptions Not enough data Not enough data Interface White Labeling Not enough data Not enough data Multilingual Not enough data Not enough data Training & eLearning Assessments and Practice Not enough data 9.3(won by default) 5 Content Creation Not enough data 8.7(won by default) 5 Content Storage and Management Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 5 Content Delivery and Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Customer Training Not enough data Not enough data Manager Portals Not enough data Not enough data Content Libraries Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Course Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Progress Tracking Not enough data Not enough data eCommerce Management Not enough data Not enough data Knowledge Base Management Not enough data Not enough data Course Management Not enough data Not enough data Assessment Management Not enough data Not enough data Training Management Not enough data Not enough data Feedback Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Learner Portal Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI AI Text Generation Not enough data Not enough data AI Text Summarization Not enough data Not enough data AI Text-to-Image Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems Adaptive Learning Not enough data Not enough data Natural Language Interaction Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Language Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Built-in Course Authoring Not enough data Not enough data Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Academic/Education Not enough data Not enough data eLearning Companies Not enough data Not enough data Virtual Classroom Not enough data Not enough data Offline Access Not enough data Not enough data Personalization and Recommendation Not enough data Not enough data Video Conferencing Not enough data Not enough data Certification & Licensing Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Progress Reports Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Discussions/Forums Not enough data Not enough data Enrollment Confirmation Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Gradebook Not enough data Not enough data Corporate/Business Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Automation Not enough data Not enough data Training eLearning[Hide 68 FeaturesShow 68 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Platform Customization Not enough data Not enough data Integration APIs Not enough data Not enough data Internationalization Not enough data Not enough data User, Role, and Access Management Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Training Management Not enough data Not enough data Goal Management Not enough data Not enough data Feedback Management Not enough data Not enough data Action Management Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Benefits Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Feedback Management Not enough data Not enough data Performance Management Not enough data Not enough data Recruitment Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Training Management Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Orientation Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data HR Management Not enough data Not enough data Help Desk Management Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Payroll Management Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Description Management Not enough data Not enough data Social Media Integration Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Assessment Management Not enough data Not enough data Social Media Integration Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integration Not enough data Not enough data Initiative Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Community Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Referral Management Not enough data Not enough data Candidate Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Communication Management Not enough data Not enough data Advertising Management Not enough data Not enough data Application Management Not enough data Not enough data Email Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Management Not enough data Not enough data Discount Management Not enough data Not enough data Pipeline Management Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Management Not enough data Not enough data Data Storage Management Not enough data Not enough data Compensation Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Application Management Not enough data Not enough data HR Management Not enough data Not enough data Competency Management Not enough data Not enough data Performance Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Description Management Not enough data Not enough data Evaluation Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data User Insights Reviewers' Company Size [![Blackbaud Learning Management System](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_f45992247dd07f6985ff3c5e60ede1a5/blackbaud-learning-management-system.png "Blackbaud Learning Management System")](https://www.g2.com/products/blackbaud-learning-management-system/reviews) Blackbaud Learning Management System Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 7.7% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 88.5% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 3.8% [![Canvas LMS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/cc84f1e73e41e2494758227287a0c804/canvas-lms.svg "Canvas LMS")](https://www.g2.com/products/canvas-lms/reviews) Canvas LMS Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 12.6% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 44.8% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 42.6% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 7.7% 12.6% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 88.5% 44.8% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 3.8% 42.6% Reviewers' Industry [![Blackbaud Learning Management System](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_f45992247dd07f6985ff3c5e60ede1a5/blackbaud-learning-management-system.png "Blackbaud Learning Management System")](https://www.g2.com/products/blackbaud-learning-management-system/reviews) Blackbaud Learning Management System Education Management 63.0% Primary/Secondary Education 25.9% Higher Education 3.7% Broadcast Media 3.7% Accounting 3.7% Other 0.0% [![Canvas LMS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/cc84f1e73e41e2494758227287a0c804/canvas-lms.svg "Canvas LMS")](https://www.g2.com/products/canvas-lms/reviews) Canvas LMS Higher Education 45.5% Education Management 25.9% E-Learning 11.7% Primary/Secondary Education 7.7% Information Technology and Services 1.0% Other 8.3% Alternatives **Blackbaud Learning Management System Alternatives** ![Blackboard](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/7ec54712c53dc38d8a5b5282c575938f/blackboard.svg "Blackboard") [ Blackboard ](/products/blackboard/reviews) ![Google Classroom](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487566580/google-classroom.png "Google Classroom") [ Google Classroom ](/products/google-classroom/reviews) ![PowerSchool Schoology Learning](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b49254333558b8357d83d01ff0b0f67b/powerschool-schoology-learning.svg "PowerSchool Schoology Learning") [ PowerSchool Schoology Learning 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