# Canvas LMS, Watermark Planning & Self-Study vs Google Classroom Comparison

| | Canvas LMS | Watermark Planning & Self-Study | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 1,837 | 71 | 1,556 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (44.8% of reviews) | Mid-Market (64.8% of reviews) | Mid-Market (49.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Canvas LMS

Pros:
- Ease of Use (119 reviews)
- User-Friendly (67 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (52 reviews)
- Lack of Intuitiveness (31 reviews)

### Watermark Planning & Self-Study

Pros:
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)
- Assessments (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Assessment Issues (1 reviews)
- Difficulty (1 reviews)

### Google Classroom

Pros:
- Assignment Management (10 reviews)
- User-Friendly (9 reviews)

Cons:
- Integration Issues (5 reviews)
- Limited Customization (5 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Canvas LMS | Watermark Planning & Self-Study | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (997 reviews) | 8.3 (69 reviews) | 8.9 (1182 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (1280 reviews) | 7.8 (70 reviews) | 9.0 (1190 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.0 (589 reviews) | 7.5 (55 reviews) | 9.1 (298 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (333 reviews) | 8.3 (37 reviews) | 8.9 (263 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (854 reviews) | 8.3 (54 reviews) | 8.7 (1010 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (285 reviews) | 8.6 (37 reviews) | 8.9 (220 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.8 (960 reviews) | 9.0 (71 reviews) | 9.3 (1140 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Canvas LMS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Watermark Planning & Self-Study

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Google Classroom

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Assessment

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Canvas LMS** | 8.5/10 | 78 |
| **Watermark Planning & Self-Study** | 7.4/10 | 54 |
| **Google Classroom** | N/A | N/A |

#### Assessment delivery

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Watermark Planning & Self-Study | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Question variety** | 8.7 (63 reviews) | 7.4 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Real-time assessment** | 8.8 (59 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Pre-made content** | 8.3 (44 reviews) | 7.2 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Grading and reporting

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Watermark Planning & Self-Study | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated grading** | 8.7 (63 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Gamification** | 8.0 (40 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics dashboard** | 8.9 (64 reviews) | 7.9 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (61 reviews) | 8.0 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Watermark Planning & Self-Study | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **White-labeling** | 8.1 (42 reviews) | 7.0 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile compatibility** | 8.6 (59 reviews) | 7.0 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Digital Learning Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Canvas LMS** | 8.6/10 | 132 |
| **Watermark Planning & Self-Study** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Classroom** | N/A | N/A |

#### Learning Content

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Watermark Planning & Self-Study | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Pre-made Content** | 8.2 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Aligned to Standards** | 8.5 (91 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multimedia Content** | 8.8 (102 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Gamification** | 7.9 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Personalization

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Watermark Planning & Self-Study | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Personalized Learning Paths** | 8.6 (87 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 8.3 (86 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assessments** | 8.8 (101 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting and Analytics

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Watermark Planning & Self-Study | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Analytics** | 8.9 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | 9.0 (94 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Digital Learning Platforms

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Watermark Planning & Self-Study | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Canvas LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Watermark Planning & Self-Study** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Classroom** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Watermark Planning & Self-Study | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Corporate Learning Management Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Canvas LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Watermark Planning & Self-Study** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Classroom** | N/A | N/A |

#### Course Authoring

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Watermark Planning & Self-Study | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Course Builder** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assessments & Quizzes** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Instructor-Led Training** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Course Delivery

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Watermark Planning & Self-Study | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Learning Paths** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication & Notifications** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assignment Scheduling** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Course Management

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Watermark Planning & Self-Study | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Gamification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Varied User Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Certifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Industry Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### LMS Marketplace

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Watermark Planning & Self-Study | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **E-Commerce** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Course Marketplace** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Subscriptions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Interface

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Watermark Planning & Self-Study | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **White Labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multilingual** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Training & eLearning

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Watermark Planning & Self-Study | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Assessments and Practice** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Delivery and Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Creation** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Training** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manager Portals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Storage and Management** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Watermark Planning & Self-Study | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems 

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Watermark Planning & Self-Study | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Training eLearning

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Canvas LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Watermark Planning & Self-Study** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Classroom** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform

| Feature | Canvas LMS | Watermark Planning & Self-Study | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Canvas LMS (4):** [Assessment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/assessment), [Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/learning-management-system-lms), [Corporate Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/corporate-learning-management-systems), [Digital Learning Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-learning-platforms)

**Unique to Watermark Planning & Self-Study (1):** [Assessment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/assessment)

**Unique to Google Classroom (1):** [Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/learning-management-system-lms)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Canvas LMS | Watermark Planning & Self-Study | Google Classroom | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 12.6% | 14.1% | 29.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 44.8% | 64.8% | 49.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 42.6% | 21.1% | 21.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Canvas LMS

- **Higher Education:** 45.5%
- **Education Management:** 25.9%
- **E-Learning:** 11.7%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 7.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 1.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 0.7%
- **Computer Software:** 0.7%
- **Research:** 0.5%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 0.3%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 0.3%
- **Other:** 5.8%

#### Watermark Planning & Self-Study

- **Higher Education:** 76.1%
- **Education Management:** 18.3%
- **E-Learning:** 4.2%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 1.4%

#### Google Classroom

- **Education Management:** 35.1%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 22.0%
- **Higher Education:** 14.6%
- **E-Learning:** 7.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.1%
- **Computer Software:** 2.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 1.0%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 0.8%
- **Consumer Services:** 0.7%
- **Religious Institutions:** 0.7%
- **Other:** 11.9%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Canvas LMS

- [Blackboard](https://www.g2.com/products/blackboard/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (1066 reviews)
- [D2L Brightspace](https://www.g2.com/products/d2l-brightspace/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (690 reviews)
- [Docebo](https://www.g2.com/products/docebo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (740 reviews)
- [Moodle](https://www.g2.com/products/moodle/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (448 reviews)
- [PowerSchool Schoology Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-schoology-learning/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (395 reviews)
- [CYPHER Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/cypher-learning-cypher-learning/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (319 reviews)
- [Absorb LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/absorb-software-absorb-lms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (907 reviews)
- [Nearpod](https://www.g2.com/products/nearpod/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (121 reviews)
- [Tovuti LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/tovuti-lms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (295 reviews)
- [TalentLMS](https://www.g2.com/products/talentlms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (797 reviews)

### Alternatives to Watermark Planning & Self-Study

- [Blackboard](https://www.g2.com/products/blackboard/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (1066 reviews)
- [Anthology Portfolio](https://www.g2.com/products/anthology-portfolio/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (14 reviews)
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- [iSpring Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/ispring-suite/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (814 reviews)
- [Mentimeter](https://www.g2.com/products/mentimeter/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (788 reviews)
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- [Echo360](https://www.g2.com/products/echo360/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (460 reviews)
- [Vevox](https://www.g2.com/products/vevox/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (438 reviews)
- [AhaSlides](https://www.g2.com/products/ahaslides/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (335 reviews)

### Alternatives to Google Classroom

- [Blackboard](https://www.g2.com/products/blackboard/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (1066 reviews)
- [D2L Brightspace](https://www.g2.com/products/d2l-brightspace/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (690 reviews)
- [Moodle](https://www.g2.com/products/moodle/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (448 reviews)
- [PowerSchool Schoology Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-schoology-learning/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (395 reviews)
- [LearnDash](https://www.g2.com/products/learndash/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (50 reviews)
- [Showbie](https://www.g2.com/products/showbie/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (25 reviews)
- [Chamilo LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/chamilo-lms/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (18 reviews)
- [Hāpara](https://www.g2.com/products/hapara/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (98 reviews)
- [CYPHER Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/cypher-learning-cypher-learning/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (319 reviews)
- [Infinite Campus](https://www.g2.com/products/infinite-campus/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (203 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Canvas LMS

- Title: [How do I go into student view?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32980-how-do-i-go-into-student-view) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "On the right hand side under "Course Status" there is an icon that looks like glasses that says "Student View""
- Title: [How many days of training did you get/give your staff before using Canvas?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32651-how-many-days-of-training-did-you-get-give-your-staff-before-using-canvas) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [How can I hide all grades?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-hide-all-grades) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [Future canvas updates](https://www.g2.com/discussions/14744-future-canvas-updates) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Start here: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-16601-upcoming-canvas-changes

The product roadmap info is more closely held. If you reach out to..."
- Title: [I'm a new instructor on Canvas LMS and can't seem to figure out how to set up quizzes. Can anyone walk me through the process?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-m-a-new-instructor-on-canvas-lms-and-can-t-seem-to-figure-out-how-to-set-up-quizzes-can-anyone-walk-me-through-the-process) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "In Canvas you typically add the Quiz to a Module to organize for your students.  Go to Modules in your left course navigation.  If you do not already have a..."

### Watermark Planning & Self-Study

No discussions available for this product.

### Google Classroom

- Title: [What is Google Classroom used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-google-classroom-used-for) — 6 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Google Classroom is where your teacher or professor sends your homework, powerpoint presentation, recorded session, and some tasks that needed to be done, it..."
- Title: [Is Google classroom free for anyone?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-google-classroom-free-for-anyone) — 5 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Unfortunately no, it much be purchased, usually at the school or district level."
- Title: [Is there any way to post illustrative pictures within assignments in the main board?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-any-way-to-post-illustrative-pictures-within-assignments-in-the-main-board) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Here are instructions on how to add a photo to an assignment on Android:

Tap the class and then tap the assignment.
Tap Your Work.
To attach an..."
- Title: [Is there a timeline or beta testing for linking Classroom with Records Suites like Skyward?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-timeline-or-beta-testing-for-linking-classroom-with-records-suites-like-skyward) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I am not really sure but I will look into it"
- Title: [What does Google classroom require?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-google-classroom-require) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "a goggle email only"

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