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At a Glance
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS
Star Rating
(1,828)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Canvas LMS
Google Classroom
Google Classroom
Star Rating
(1,515)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Classroom

Canvas LMS vs Google Classroom

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Google Classroom easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Google Classroom overall.

  • Reviewers felt that Google Classroom meets the needs of their business better than Canvas LMS.
  • When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Google Classroom is the preferred option.
  • For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Google Classroom over Canvas LMS.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Canvas LMS
No pricing available
Google Classroom
No pricing available
Free Trial
Canvas LMS
Free Trial is available
Google Classroom
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
993
8.9
1,164
Ease of Use
8.5
1,275
9.0
1,172
Ease of Setup
8.0
584
9.1
282
Ease of Admin
8.3
329
8.9
254
Quality of Support
8.5
850
8.7
995
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
281
8.9
212
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
957
9.3
1,122
Features by Category
8.5
76
Not enough data
Assessment delivery
8.7
63
Not enough data
8.8
59
Not enough data
8.3
44
Not enough data
Grading and reporting
8.7
62
Not enough data
8.0
40
Not enough data
8.9
64
Not enough data
8.7
61
Not enough data
Administration
8.1
42
Not enough data
8.6
59
Not enough data
Digital Learning PlatformsHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.5
126
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Corporate Learning Management SystemsHide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
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
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
Canvas LMS
Google Classroom
Google Classroom
Canvas LMS and Google Classroom are categorized as Learning Management System (LMS)
Unique Categories
Google Classroom
Google Classroom has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
12.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
44.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
42.6%
Google Classroom
Google Classroom
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
29.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
49.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS
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%
Google Classroom
Google Classroom
Education Management
35.2%
Primary/Secondary Education
21.8%
Higher Education
14.7%
E-Learning
7.9%
Information Technology and Services
3.0%
Other
17.3%
Alternatives
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS Alternatives
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Blackboard
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Docebo
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D2L Brightspace
D2L Brightspace
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Moodle
Moodle
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Google Classroom
Google Classroom Alternatives
Blackboard
Blackboard
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D2L Brightspace
D2L Brightspace
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Moodle
Moodle
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PowerSchool Schoology Learning
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Discussions
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS Discussions
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
Future canvas updates
2 Comments
Kris B.
KB
You can view (and even participate) in the product development progress here: https://community.canvaslms.com/community/ideas Read more
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
Google Classroom
Google Classroom Discussions
What is Google Classroom used for?
6 Comments
Cortez J.
CJ
Google Classroom is where your teacher or professor sends your homework, powerpoint presentation, recorded session, and some tasks that needed to be done, it...Read more
Is Google classroom free for anyone?
5 Comments
SHRAJAN GUPTA g.
SG
Yes, it is free. You can create classroom or join classsroom where different relevant documents, links or file etc can be shared and accessed by whole class.Read more
Is there any way to post illustrative pictures within assignments in the main board?
4 Comments
Coley L.
CL
Here are instructions on how to add a photo to an assignment on Android: Tap the class and then tap the assignment. Tap Your Work. To attach an...Read more