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Compare Canvas LMS and Seesaw 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (39.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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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
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Star Rating
(47)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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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 Seesaw. 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 well-organized interface that simplifies the completion of 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 effectively.
- Reviewers mention that Seesaw shines in its ease of setup and use, with many users highlighting how quickly they can open and share content. This simplicity makes it a great choice for those who prioritize quick communication and collaboration within their groups.
- According to verified reviews, Canvas LMS has a robust analytics dashboard that users find helpful for tracking student progress. This feature, along with its ability to curate a reusable lecture video library, makes it a powerful tool for instructors looking to enhance their teaching methods.
- Users appreciate Seesaw's chat functionality, which allows for real-time communication with teachers and administrators. This feature is particularly valued by users who need quick answers to their questions, fostering a more interactive learning environment.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both platforms have similar ratings for ease of use, Canvas LMS faces challenges in setup compared to Seesaw, which is praised for its straightforward onboarding process. This difference can impact the initial user experience, especially for those new to learning management systems.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Canvas LMS
No pricing availableSeesaw
School and District Subscription
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Unlock unlimited access to instruction, learning, and communication tools.
- Multimodal learning tools
- Connect family members
- 20 Teachers per class
Free Trial
Canvas LMS
Free Trial is available
Seesaw
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
993
9.0
32
Ease of Use
8.5
1,275
8.5
32
Ease of Setup
8.0
584
10.0
7
Ease of Admin
8.3
329
10.0
5
Quality of Support
8.5
850
8.7
25
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
281
10.0
6
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
957
8.3
28
Features by Category
Assessment delivery
8.7
63
8.2
16
8.8
59
Feature Not Available
8.3
44
8.2
13
Grading and reporting
8.7
62
Feature Not Available
8.0
40
Feature Not Available
8.9
64
7.8
13
8.7
61
7.7
14
Administration
8.1
42
Feature Not Available
8.6
59
8.6
19
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
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
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Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Canvas LMS and Seesaw are categorized as Assessment
Unique Categories
Canvas LMS is categorized as Learning Management System (LMS), Corporate Learning Management Systems, and Digital Learning Platforms
Seesaw has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canvas LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Seesaw
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%
Primary/Secondary Education
69.6%
Education Management
10.9%
Pharmaceuticals
2.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
2.2%
Marketing and Advertising
2.2%
Other
13.0%
Alternatives
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
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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
Is seesaw a software?
1 Comment
JN
No, it's a digital platform for student teacher engagement.Read more
Seesaw has no more discussions with answers
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