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Compare Canvas LMS and OnCourse SIS

At a Glance
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS
Star Rating
(1,829)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
OnCourse SIS
OnCourse SIS
Star Rating
(17)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (64.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about OnCourse SIS
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Canvas LMS excels in user experience, with many praising its mobile accessibility and third-party integration. Users appreciate how well-organized the courses and communication are, making it easier to manage educational content.
  • Users say OnCourse SIS stands out for its intuitive design and stellar customer support. Reviewers highlight how the system pulls together all student information, providing a comprehensive view that aids staff and administrators in their daily tasks.
  • According to verified reviews, Canvas LMS has a strong reputation for its ease of navigation, with users noting that the platform allows for seamless integration of instructional software. This feature helps instructors build a reusable lecture video library, enhancing the learning experience.
  • Reviewers mention that OnCourse SIS offers versatile functionality and is continuously improved by its development team. Users find it easy to learn and appreciate the intuitive nature of the software, which helps them complete basic tasks efficiently.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that while Canvas LMS has a solid overall rating, it faces challenges in setup and configuration. Some users have reported that the initial setup can be less straightforward compared to OnCourse SIS, which boasts a perfect score in this area.
  • Users indicate that OnCourse SIS is a strong partner in business, receiving high marks for its product direction and overall support. This commitment to user satisfaction is reflected in the positive feedback about their help desk and responsiveness to user needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Canvas LMS
No pricing available
OnCourse SIS
No pricing available
Free Trial
Canvas LMS
Free Trial is available
OnCourse SIS
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
993
9.5
13
Ease of Use
8.5
1,275
9.0
14
Ease of Setup
8.0
584
10.0
7
Ease of Admin
8.3
329
9.6
8
Quality of Support
8.5
850
9.5
11
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
281
10.0
8
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
957
9.1
13
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
K-12 Student Information SystemsHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
8.9
10
Platform Content
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
9.0
10
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Platform Data
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.8
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
9.6
9
Agentic AI - K-12 Student Information Systems
Not enough data
Not enough data
Digital Learning PlatformsHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.5
127
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
Student Information Systems (SIS)Hide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Student Information Systems (SIS)
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
OnCourse SIS
OnCourse SIS
Canvas LMS and OnCourse SIS are categorized as Learning Management System (LMS)
Unique Categories
OnCourse SIS
OnCourse SIS is categorized as K-12 Student Information Systems
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
12.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
44.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
42.5%
OnCourse SIS
OnCourse SIS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
5.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
64.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
29.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS
Higher Education
45.5%
Education Management
25.9%
E-Learning
11.7%
Primary/Secondary Education
7.6%
Information Technology and Services
1.0%
Other
8.3%
OnCourse SIS
OnCourse SIS
Education Management
70.6%
Primary/Secondary Education
29.4%
Other
0.0%
Alternatives
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS Alternatives
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OnCourse SIS
OnCourse SIS Alternatives
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Google Classroom
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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
OnCourse SIS
OnCourse SIS Discussions
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OnCourse SIS has no discussions with answers