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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (52.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Canvas LMS
Star Rating
(1,828)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Canvas LMSExamSoft
Star Rating
(76)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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- G2 reviewers report that Canvas LMS excels in user experience, with many praising its mobile accessibility and third-party integration. Users find the platform well-organized, making it easy to manage courses and communications effectively.
- According to verified reviews, Canvas LMS has a significantly higher overall satisfaction score compared to ExamSoft, indicating that users feel more positively about their experience with Canvas. This is reflected in the ease of navigation and user-friendly interface that many users appreciate.
- Users say that Canvas LMS provides a structured approach to assignments, allowing instructors to lock modules by date, which helps keep students on track. This feature is particularly highlighted as a major advantage over ExamSoft, where users have noted less intuitive organization.
- Reviewers mention that ExamSoft offers strong data analytics capabilities, which help streamline item analysis and accreditation reporting. However, while this is a strong point, it does not compensate for the overall lower satisfaction ratings compared to Canvas LMS.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Canvas LMS has a more favorable implementation process, with users noting the intuitive onboarding wizard that simplifies setup. In contrast, ExamSoft users have reported challenges with setup and configuration, which can hinder the initial user experience.
- According to recent feedback, while ExamSoft provides valuable data insights, users feel that Canvas LMS offers a more comprehensive suite of features, including a built-in inbox for communication and the ability to curate a reusable lecture video library, enhancing the overall teaching and learning experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Canvas LMS
No pricing availableExamSoft
No pricing availableFree Trial
Canvas LMS
Free Trial is available
ExamSoft
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
993
8.2
53
Ease of Use
8.5
1,275
7.7
53
Ease of Setup
8.0
584
7.0
19
Ease of Admin
8.3
329
7.6
19
Quality of Support
8.5
850
8.1
47
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
281
8.1
15
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
957
7.3
47
Features by Category
Assessment delivery
8.7
63
8.2
14
8.8
59
8.3
13
8.3
44
3.6
7
Grading and reporting
8.7
62
9.6
14
8.0
40
Feature Not Available
8.9
64
9.4
15
8.7
61
9.4
15
Administration
8.1
42
Feature Not Available
8.6
59
7.8
9
Learning Content
8.2
74
Not enough data
8.5
91
Not enough data
8.8
100
Not enough data
7.8
73
Not enough data
Personalization
8.5
85
Not enough data
8.3
85
Not enough data
8.8
98
Not enough data
Reporting and Analytics
8.9
99
Not enough data
8.9
92
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Learning Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
9.2
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Delivery
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Course Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Interface
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
9.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Canvas LMS and ExamSoft are categorized as Assessment
Unique Categories
Canvas LMS is categorized as Learning Management System (LMS), Corporate Learning Management Systems, and Digital Learning Platforms
ExamSoft has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canvas LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ExamSoft
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Higher Education
45.6%
Education Management
25.8%
E-Learning
11.7%
Primary/Secondary Education
7.6%
Information Technology and Services
1.0%
Other
8.3%
Higher Education
44.0%
Education Management
22.7%
Primary/Secondary Education
6.7%
Medical Practice
6.7%
Hospital & Health Care
5.3%
Other
14.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
Future canvas updates
2 Comments
KB
You can view (and even participate) in the product development progress here:
https://community.canvaslms.com/community/ideas
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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
Can ExamSoft detect cheating?
2 Comments
SW
Yes, I believe it can be an aid to detect cheating. I had 2 students that had multiple wrong math-type answers and I felt it unusual that 2 students would...Read more
Can Examplify record you?
1 Comment
JM
No. Unless you purchase the proctoring option with ExamSoft. Without it, Examplify requires that all apps are restricted during its use.Read more
ExamSoft has no more discussions with answers
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