# Canvas LMS, Docusign vs Blackboard Comparison

| | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 1,840 | 2,612 | 1,067 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (44.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (40.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (46.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $10.00 1 User Per Month | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Canvas LMS

Pros:
- Ease of Use (120 reviews)
- User-Friendly (68 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (52 reviews)
- Lack of Intuitiveness (31 reviews)

### Docusign

Pros:
- Ease of Use (75 reviews)
- Electronic Signing (53 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (27 reviews)
- Pricing Issues (17 reviews)

### Blackboard

Pros:
- Ease of Use (48 reviews)
- Navigation Ease (27 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (24 reviews)
- Missing Features (15 reviews)

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (998 reviews) | 9.1 (2094 reviews) | 8.3 (837 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (1281 reviews) | 9.0 (2111 reviews) | 7.8 (931 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.0 (590 reviews) | 8.5 (809 reviews) | 7.5 (308 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (333 reviews) | 8.4 (720 reviews) | 7.4 (205 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (855 reviews) | 8.3 (1579 reviews) | 7.5 (687 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (285 reviews) | 8.3 (703 reviews) | 7.9 (172 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.8 (961 reviews) | 8.6 (2059 reviews) | 6.7 (838 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Canvas LMS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Docusign

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Personal

Price: $10.00 1 User Per Month

Description: Built for Personal Use

Key Features:
- Send documents for eSignature: 5/month
- Single user only

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/docusign/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Blackboard

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

---
## Features Comparison By Category

### E-Signature

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Canvas LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Docusign** | 8.4/10 | 1950 |
| **Blackboard** | N/A | N/A |

#### Signature Process

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document Signing** | Not enough data | 9.5 (1840 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Reminders and Expirations** | Not enough data | 8.9 (1698 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Sign-In Process** | Not enough data | 9.0 (1769 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Signatures** | Not enough data | 8.8 (1451 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Signature Workflow** | Not enough data | 9.0 (1697 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Bulk Digital Signatures ** | Not enough data | 8.6 (1292 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.4 (1303 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Signature Document Creation** | Not enough data | 8.9 (1648 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - E-Signature

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 7.9 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 7.8 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 7.3 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 7.4 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.2 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 7.4 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security and Scalability

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Regulatory Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.1 (1447 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Signature History and Audit** | Not enough data | 9.2 (1529 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Enterprise Scalability** | Not enough data | 9.0 (1282 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Branding** | Not enough data | 8.2 (695 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 8.5 (761 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.2 (592 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | 8.9 (789 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 8.3 (593 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

### Assessment

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Canvas LMS** | 8.5/10 | 80 |
| **Docusign** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blackboard** | 8.2/10 | 99 |

#### Assessment delivery

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Question variety** | 8.7 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (88 reviews) | 
| **Real-time assessment** | 8.8 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (82 reviews) | 
| **Pre-made content** | 8.3 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (78 reviews) | 

#### Grading and reporting

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated grading** | 8.7 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (85 reviews) | 
| **Gamification** | 8.0 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.9 (77 reviews) | 
| **Analytics dashboard** | 8.9 (65 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (82 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.8 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (84 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **White-labeling** | 8.1 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (74 reviews) | 
| **Mobile compatibility** | 8.7 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (81 reviews) | 

### Digital Learning Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Canvas LMS** | 8.6/10 | 134 |
| **Docusign** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blackboard** | N/A | N/A |

#### Learning Content

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Pre-made Content** | 8.2 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Aligned to Standards** | 8.5 (91 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multimedia Content** | 8.8 (102 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Gamification** | 7.9 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Personalization

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Personalized Learning Paths** | 8.6 (87 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 8.3 (86 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assessments** | 8.8 (101 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting and Analytics

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Analytics** | 8.9 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | 9.0 (94 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Digital Learning Platforms

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Canvas LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Docusign** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blackboard** | 7.7/10 | 17 |

#### Process Automation

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Course Authoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (15 reviews) | 
| **Online Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 
| **Certificate Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (15 reviews) | 
| **Tracking & Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (15 reviews) | 
| **Collaborative Environment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (15 reviews) | 
| **Automatic Boards Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (15 reviews) | 

### Sales Training and Onboarding

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Canvas LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Docusign** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blackboard** | 8.9/10 | 17 |

#### Course Authoring

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Course Builder** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Questions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Instructor-Led Training** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Customized Learning Paths** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Video simulations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Course Management

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Gamification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (13 reviews) | 
| **Assessments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Certifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Manager Portals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (14 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Mobile support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Onboarding

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Coaching** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Programs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### E-Signature APIs

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Canvas LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Docusign** | 8.7/10 | 7 |
| **Blackboard** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ease Of Integration** | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **API Call Speed** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Breadth Of Functionality** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Support

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Professional Support** | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Community Support** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Talent Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Canvas LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Docusign** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blackboard** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Google Workspace Office Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Canvas LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Docusign** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blackboard** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Google Workspace Office Tools

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### SAP Store

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Canvas LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Docusign** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blackboard** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - SAP Store

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Corporate Learning Management Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Canvas LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Docusign** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blackboard** | 7.9/10 | 71 |

#### Course Authoring

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Course Builder** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (37 reviews) | 
| **Role-Based Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (35 reviews) | 
| **Assessments & Quizzes** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (41 reviews) | 
| **Instructor-Led Training** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (36 reviews) | 

#### Course Delivery

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Learning Paths** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (38 reviews) | 
| **Communication & Notifications** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (39 reviews) | 
| **Assignment Scheduling** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (39 reviews) | 

#### Course Management

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Gamification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.6 (33 reviews) | 
| **Varied User Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (34 reviews) | 
| **Certifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (35 reviews) | 
| **Industry Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (28 reviews) | 

#### LMS Marketplace

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **E-Commerce** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.2 (29 reviews) | 
| **Course Marketplace** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (29 reviews) | 
| **Subscriptions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (29 reviews) | 

#### Interface

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **White Labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (31 reviews) | 
| **Multilingual** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (29 reviews) | 

#### Training & eLearning

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Assessments and Practice** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (57 reviews) | 
| **Content Delivery and Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (60 reviews) | 
| **Content Creation** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (52 reviews) | 
| **Customer Training** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (45 reviews) | 
| **Manager Portals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (43 reviews) | 
| **Content Storage and Management** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (56 reviews) | 
| **Content Libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (51 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (22 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (22 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems 

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Training eLearning

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Canvas LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Docusign** | N/A | N/A |
| **Blackboard** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories

**Unique to Canvas LMS (4):** [Assessment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/assessment), [Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/learning-management-system-lms), [Corporate Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/corporate-learning-management-systems), [Digital Learning Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-learning-platforms)

**Unique to Docusign (4):** [E-Signature Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/e-signature), [E-Signature APIs Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/e-signature-apis), [Google Workspace Office Tools ](https://www.g2.com/categories/google-workspace-office-tools), [SAP Store Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sap-store)

**Unique to Blackboard (5):** [Sales Training and Onboarding Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sales-training-and-onboarding), [Corporate Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/corporate-learning-management-systems), [Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/learning-management-system-lms), [Assessment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/assessment), [Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/healthcare-learning-management-systems-lms)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Canvas LMS | Docusign | Blackboard | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 12.6% | 40.0% | 15.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 44.8% | 37.5% | 38.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 42.6% | 22.5% | 46.7% | 

### By Industry

#### Canvas LMS

- **Higher Education:** 45.4%
- **Education Management:** 25.9%
- **E-Learning:** 11.7%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 7.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 1.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 0.7%
- **Computer Software:** 0.7%
- **Research:** 0.5%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 0.3%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 0.3%
- **Other:** 5.9%

#### Docusign

- **Real Estate:** 9.4%
- **Computer Software:** 9.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 8.1%
- **Financial Services:** 5.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.9%
- **Internet:** 4.0%
- **Insurance:** 3.4%
- **Construction:** 3.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.7%
- **Accounting:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 47.8%

#### Blackboard

- **Higher Education:** 48.2%
- **Education Management:** 18.5%
- **E-Learning:** 9.8%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 1.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.4%
- **Internet:** 1.2%
- **Computer Software:** 1.1%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 0.8%
- **Other:** 12.6%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Canvas LMS

- [D2L Brightspace](https://www.g2.com/products/d2l-brightspace/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (699 reviews)
- [Docebo](https://www.g2.com/products/docebo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (741 reviews)
- [Moodle](https://www.g2.com/products/moodle/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (448 reviews)
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- [Absorb LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/absorb-software-absorb-lms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (923 reviews)
- [Google Classroom](https://www.g2.com/products/google-classroom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1561 reviews)
- [Litmos](https://www.g2.com/products/litmos/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (698 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### Canvas LMS

- Title: [How do I go into student view?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32980-how-do-i-go-into-student-view) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "On the right hand side under "Course Status" there is an icon that looks like glasses that says "Student View""
- Title: [How many days of training did you get/give your staff before using Canvas?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32651-how-many-days-of-training-did-you-get-give-your-staff-before-using-canvas) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [How can I hide all grades?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-hide-all-grades) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [Future canvas updates](https://www.g2.com/discussions/14744-future-canvas-updates) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Start here: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-16601-upcoming-canvas-changes

The product roadmap info is more closely held. If you reach out to..."
- Title: [I'm a new instructor on Canvas LMS and can't seem to figure out how to set up quizzes. Can anyone walk me through the process?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-m-a-new-instructor-on-canvas-lms-and-can-t-seem-to-figure-out-how-to-set-up-quizzes-can-anyone-walk-me-through-the-process) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "In Canvas you typically add the Quiz to a Module to organize for your students.  Go to Modules in your left course navigation.  If you do not already have a..."

### Docusign

- Title: [What is the difference between an electronic signature and a digital signature?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/electronic-vs-digital-signature) — 5 comments, 3 upvotes *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Electronic signatures, e-signatures, are a broad category of methods for signing a record or a document. A digital signature is a type of e-signature that..."
- Title: [Is there a trial or free download available?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-trial-or-free-download-available-b4ebc09e-c145-453f-9e10-89b0fbc8340f) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "There is a 30-day free trial available. "
- Title: [how to docusign a pdf](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-docusign-a-pdf) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Docusign has some nice web and mobile features for using e-signature"
- Title: [What is DocuSign used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/docusign-what-is-docusign-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "best for signing documents, new employees and more"
- Title: [Is DocuSign free with Google Workspace?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-docusign-free-with-google-workspace) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes
"

### Blackboard

- Title: [It seems like I see a lot of reviews saying 'back in the day' in reference to how Blackboard has been surpassed by several new products. What new products are out there today that compete well or have surpassed Blackboard in both features and usability?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/outdated) — 3 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "It think D2L (Desire To Learn) is a pretty good modern alternative to Blackboard.  It requires far less down time and is more intuitive.  I've had better..."
- Title: [What is Blackboard Learn used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-blackboard-learn-used-for) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Really great Platform"
- Title: [Is Blackboard Learn Free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-blackboard-learn-free) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "yes"
- Title: [API](https://www.g2.com/discussions/27778-api) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Asmat,

This is Shaun from G2. If you’re looking for information about APIs in Blackboard Learn, this is a useful website:..."
- Title: [I would be curious if the designers have taken to heart the UX concerns that have been raised.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-would-be-curious-if-the-designers-have-taken-to-heart-the-ux-concerns-that-have-been-raised) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Everyone dislikes their enterprise level LMS and wants to replace it. I worked with Bb daily for 8 years. Yes. I had complaints about the UX. But the..."

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