Compare Canvas LMS and LessonUp 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (52.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
£4.00 1 teacher Per Month
Canvas LMS
Star Rating
(1,834)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Canvas LMSLessonUp
Star Rating
(17)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
£4.00 1 teacher Per Month
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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 LessonUp. Users appreciate its mobile accessibility and third-party integration, which enhance the learning experience and make course management seamless.
- According to verified reviews, Canvas LMS has a wealth of user feedback, with over 1,700 reviews, indicating a robust community and reliable insights. In contrast, LessonUp has only a handful of reviews, which may limit the understanding of its long-term performance and user satisfaction.
- Users say that Canvas LMS is particularly well-organized, making it easy to navigate and complete assignments. The platform's ability to lock assignments by date helps keep students on track, a feature that many find beneficial for managing their coursework.
- Reviewers mention that LessonUp shines in its interactive elements, which engage students effectively. Users have highlighted how easy it is to create interactive lessons, making learning more dynamic and enjoyable for students.
- Users appreciate the quality of support provided by LessonUp, with specific praise for the personalized assistance received during setup. This level of support can be a significant advantage for smaller businesses or educators looking for hands-on help in creating their lessons.
- According to recent feedback, both platforms offer a similar ease of use, but Canvas LMS stands out with its comprehensive features that allow instructors to build a reusable lecture video library, enhancing the teaching experience across multiple courses.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Canvas LMS
No pricing availableLessonUp
Start Subscription
£4.00
1 teacher Per Month
Try LessonUp's starter subscription to immediately boost student engagement in your classroom by simply uploading existing material and turning it into interactive lessons.
- Unlimited students
- Unlimited create and save lessons
- 20 presentations per month
Free Trial
Canvas LMS
Free Trial is available
LessonUp
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
995
8.8
11
Ease of Use
8.5
1,278
8.8
11
Ease of Setup
8.0
587
8.7
5
Ease of Admin
8.3
331
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
852
8.9
11
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
283
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
959
10.0
9
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
63
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
7.2
6
8.5
91
Not enough data
8.8
102
8.5
8
7.9
74
8.1
7
Personalization
8.6
86
Not enough data
8.3
85
Not enough data
8.8
100
8.8
7
Reporting and Analytics
8.9
100
7.4
7
9.0
93
6.7
5
Agentic AI - Digital Learning Platforms
9.7
5
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 LessonUp are categorized as Digital Learning Platforms
Unique Categories
Canvas LMS is categorized as Assessment, Learning Management System (LMS), and Corporate Learning Management Systems
LessonUp has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canvas LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
LessonUp
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
45.5%
Education Management
25.8%
E-Learning
11.7%
Primary/Secondary Education
7.7%
Information Technology and Services
1.0%
Other
8.3%
Primary/Secondary Education
53.3%
Education Management
20.0%
Museums and Institutions
13.3%
Higher Education
13.3%
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Other
0.0%
Discussions
How do I go into student view?
2 Comments
AG
On the right hand side under "Course Status" there is an icon that looks like glasses that says "Student View"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
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
LessonUp has no discussions with answers
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