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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (36.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$0.00
Canvas LMS
Star Rating
(1,827)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 LMSMentimeter
Star Rating
(779)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Canvas LMS excels in user organization and course management, with features like separate modules and date-locked assignments that help keep students on track. Users appreciate the platform's mobile accessibility and seamless integration with other instructional software, making it a strong choice for educational environments.
- Users say Mentimeter stands out for its ability to transform traditional presentations into interactive experiences. The platform's real-time audience participation features, such as live polls and quizzes, are praised for making sessions more engaging and dynamic, which is particularly beneficial for keeping audiences involved.
- Reviewers mention that while Canvas LMS has a user-friendly interface, some users find it challenging to configure for specific workflows. This can lead to a steeper learning curve for those who need to customize their experience extensively.
- According to verified reviews, Mentimeter's ease of setup is a significant advantage, with users highlighting how quickly they can start creating interactive presentations. This contrasts with Canvas LMS, where some users have noted that the initial setup can be more complex.
- G2 reviewers highlight the quality of support for both platforms, but Mentimeter users tend to rate their support experience higher. Users appreciate the responsive assistance they receive, which enhances their overall satisfaction with the product.
- Users report that while Canvas LMS has a robust analytics dashboard, Mentimeter's real-time assessment capabilities are particularly impressive, allowing for immediate feedback during presentations. This feature is a game-changer for educators and presenters looking to gauge audience understanding on the spot.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Canvas LMS
No pricing availableMentimeter
Free
$0.00
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- 50 participants per month
- Unlimited presentations
- Word clouds, polls, quizzes, slides and much more
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Canvas LMS
Free Trial is available
Mentimeter
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
992
8.9
716
Ease of Use
8.5
1,274
9.1
729
Ease of Setup
8.0
583
9.2
617
Ease of Admin
8.3
329
9.2
244
Quality of Support
8.5
849
9.1
470
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
281
9.2
206
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
956
9.3
716
Features by Category
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.2
492
Not enough data
8.5
492
Not enough data
9.2
486
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.5
483
Not enough data
8.0
476
Not enough data
8.1
470
Not enough data
8.0
451
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
437
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.1
392
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Account Options
Not enough data
8.7
78
Not enough data
7.5
77
Not enough data
7.4
76
Not enough data
7.0
74
Not enough data
7.2
75
Not enough data
7.6
75
Q&A Tools
Not enough data
7.9
75
Not enough data
7.8
75
Not enough data
7.7
74
Not enough data
8.7
74
Not enough data
7.5
73
Not enough data
7.6
72
Not enough data
7.6
73
Not enough data
7.9
73
Not enough data
8.1
74
Assessment delivery
8.7
63
8.8
185
8.8
58
9.4
183
8.2
43
8.1
183
Grading and reporting
8.7
62
Feature Not Available
8.0
40
8.5
183
8.9
64
8.5
180
8.7
61
Feature Not Available
Administration
8.1
42
7.7
172
8.6
58
9.1
180
Learning Content
8.2
74
Not enough data
8.5
90
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
98
Not enough data
8.9
92
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Learning Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Audience Engagement
Not enough data
9.4
444
Not enough data
9.2
438
Not enough data
9.2
435
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Event Support
Not enough data
8.6
410
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
400
Engagement Analytics
Not enough data
9.4
443
Not enough data
8.7
417
Not enough data
8.6
411
Agentic AI - Audience Response
Not enough data
6.0
53
Not enough data
6.0
53
Not enough data
6.1
51
Survey Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
257
Not enough data
8.4
247
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Survey Customization
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
244
Not enough data
8.2
237
Not enough data
7.7
227
Survey Insights
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
239
Not enough data
8.1
232
Agentic AI - Survey
Not enough data
6.4
34
Not enough data
6.4
34
Not enough data
6.3
34
Core Features
Not enough data
8.0
61
Not enough data
8.2
61
Not enough data
8.4
59
Not enough data
8.4
58
Additional Features-
Not enough data
7.7
58
Not enough data
7.0
56
Not enough data
7.8
57
Interoperability
Not enough data
7.8
56
Not enough data
7.0
55
Not enough data
6.8
55
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
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
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
Knowledge Base
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.0
23
Not enough data
7.9
24
Not enough data
7.4
24
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.1
24
Not enough data
8.3
23
Not enough data
8.3
24
Not enough data
7.9
23
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
7.5
22
Not enough data
8.3
24
Not enough data
6.8
22
Not enough data
7.0
24
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
34
Not enough data
6.9
34
Not enough data
7.1
34
Not enough data
8.2
34
Not enough data
8.9
34
Not enough data
8.9
34
Not enough data
8.1
34
Not enough data
8.4
33
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
34
Not enough data
6.9
34
Not enough data
7.1
34
Not enough data
8.2
34
Not enough data
8.9
34
Not enough data
8.9
34
Not enough data
8.1
34
Not enough data
8.4
33
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Canvas LMS and Mentimeter are categorized as Assessment
Unique Categories
Canvas LMS is categorized as Learning Management System (LMS), Corporate Learning Management Systems, and Digital Learning Platforms
Mentimeter is categorized as Employee Engagement, Audience Response, Q&A Platforms, Presentation, Study Tools, Survey, and Team Building
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canvas LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Mentimeter
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
25.9%
E-Learning
11.7%
Primary/Secondary Education
7.5%
Information Technology and Services
1.0%
Other
8.3%
Higher Education
24.6%
Education Management
8.1%
Primary/Secondary Education
6.5%
Consulting
5.9%
Information Technology and Services
4.7%
Other
50.1%
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
Why is Mentimeter good?
1 Comment
EB
I find a lot of value in Mentimeter to engage ALL participants in workshops. There are always the few people that are comfortable sharing and speaking up in...Read more
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