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Compare Canvas LMS and Open LMS 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (52.6% 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 LMSOpen LMS
Star Rating
(79)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Canvas LMS excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Open LMS. Users appreciate its mobile accessibility and third-party integration, which enhance the learning experience and make course management seamless.
- Users say that Canvas LMS offers a user-friendly interface that simplifies navigation and course organization. Reviewers highlight features like separate modules and the ability to lock assignments by date, which helps keep students on track and engaged.
- According to verified reviews, Open LMS shines in its customizability, allowing users to easily add and update content. This flexibility has led to increased satisfaction among users who appreciate the ability to create visually appealing course materials.
- Reviewers mention that while Canvas LMS has a robust support system, Open LMS also receives praise for its fantastic technical support. Users find the support team to be helpful and responsive, providing valuable advice and solutions when needed.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Canvas LMS has a more intuitive setup process, making it easier for new users to get started. The onboarding experience is often described as quick and straightforward, which is a significant advantage for institutions looking to implement a new LMS.
- Users note that while Open LMS is appreciated for its ease of use, it still trails behind Canvas LMS in terms of overall performance and user satisfaction. The feedback indicates that Canvas LMS consistently meets user expectations more effectively, particularly in areas like quality of support and product direction.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Canvas LMS
No pricing availableOpen LMS
No pricing availableFree Trial
Canvas LMS
Free Trial is available
Open LMS
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
993
7.9
57
Ease of Use
8.5
1,275
7.3
55
Ease of Setup
8.0
584
7.8
31
Ease of Admin
8.3
329
7.5
33
Quality of Support
8.5
850
7.6
54
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
281
7.9
34
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
957
5.4
58
Features by Category
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
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
7.7
5
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
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Canvas LMS and Open LMS are categorized as Learning Management System (LMS) and Corporate Learning Management Systems
Unique Categories
Canvas LMS is categorized as Assessment and Digital Learning Platforms
Open LMS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canvas LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Open LMS
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
48.7%
Education Management
22.4%
Primary/Secondary Education
6.6%
Writing and Editing
3.9%
Non-Profit Organization Management
3.9%
Other
14.5%
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
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
What can an LMS do?
1 Comment
SV
Allows your educational strategy to handle e-learning courses (online), and blended courses, as well as complement face-to-face classes with ed-tech...Read more
Open LMS has no more discussions with answers
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