# Chamilo LMS, Open LMS vs Canvas LMS Comparison

| | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.9 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 18 | 90 | 1,836 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (64.7% of reviews) | Mid-Market (53.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (44.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $0 Forever | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Chamilo LMS

Pros:
- Community Engagement (1 reviews)
- Continuous Development (1 reviews)


### Open LMS

Pros:
- Helpful (7 reviews)
- Ease of Learning (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Feature Issues (5 reviews)
- Navigation Issues (3 reviews)

### Canvas LMS

Pros:
- Ease of Use (120 reviews)
- User-Friendly (68 reviews)

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

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 8.0 (62 reviews) | 8.7 (995 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 10.0 (16 reviews) | 7.4 (60 reviews) | 8.5 (1278 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.6 (14 reviews) | 7.8 (36 reviews) | 8.0 (587 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.6 (14 reviews) | 7.6 (38 reviews) | 8.3 (331 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.6 (15 reviews) | 7.6 (59 reviews) | 8.5 (852 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 8.0 (39 reviews) | 8.6 (283 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (15 reviews) | 5.7 (62 reviews) | 8.8 (959 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Chamilo LMS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Chamilo LMS

Price: $0 Forever

Description: Chamilo LMS is Free Software (Open Source).
Download this version from our website and install it on your server at no cost. Your server, your responsibility.


[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/chamilo-lms/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Open LMS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Canvas LMS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Assessment

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Chamilo LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Canvas LMS** | 8.5/10 | 78 |

#### Assessment delivery

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Question variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (63 reviews) | 
| **Real-time assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (59 reviews) | 
| **Pre-made content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (44 reviews) | 

#### Grading and reporting

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated grading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (63 reviews) | 
| **Gamification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (40 reviews) | 
| **Analytics dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (64 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (61 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **White-labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (42 reviews) | 
| **Mobile compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (59 reviews) | 

### Digital Learning Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Chamilo LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Canvas LMS** | 8.6/10 | 130 |

#### Learning Content

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Pre-made Content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (74 reviews) | 
| **Aligned to Standards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (91 reviews) | 
| **Multimedia Content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (102 reviews) | 
| **Gamification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (74 reviews) | 

#### Personalization

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Personalized Learning Paths** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (86 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (85 reviews) | 
| **Assessments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (100 reviews) | 

#### Reporting and Analytics

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (100 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (93 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Digital Learning Platforms

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 

### Talent Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Chamilo LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Canvas LMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Chamilo LMS** | 8.9/10 | 7 |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Canvas LMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Course Authoring

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Course Builder** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Role-Based Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assessments & Quizzes** | Not enough data | 10.0 (8 reviews) | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Instructor-Led Training** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Course Delivery

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Learning Paths** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication & Notifications** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Assignment Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 

#### Course Management

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Industry Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### LMS Marketplace

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **White Labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multilingual** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Training & eLearning

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Assessments and Practice** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Content Delivery and Tracking** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Content Creation** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Customer Training** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manager Portals** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Storage and Management** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Content Libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Chamilo LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Canvas LMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform

| Feature | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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
**Shared Categories (2):** [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)



**Unique to Canvas LMS (2):** [Assessment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/assessment), [Digital Learning Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-learning-platforms)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Chamilo LMS | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 64.7% | 13.3% | 12.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 23.5% | 53.0% | 44.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 11.8% | 33.7% | 42.5% | 

### By Industry

#### Chamilo LMS

- **Information Technology and Services:** 29.4%
- **Higher Education:** 11.8%
- **E-Learning:** 11.8%
- **Computer Software:** 11.8%
- **Research:** 5.9%
- **Public Policy:** 5.9%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.9%
- **Internet:** 5.9%
- **Information Services:** 5.9%
- **Government Administration:** 5.9%

#### Open LMS

- **Higher Education:** 48.1%
- **Education Management:** 22.2%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 6.2%
- **Writing and Editing:** 3.7%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.7%
- **E-Learning:** 3.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.5%
- **Consulting:** 1.2%
- **Research:** 1.2%
- **Religious Institutions:** 1.2%
- **Other:** 6.2%

#### Canvas LMS

- **Higher Education:** 45.5%
- **Education Management:** 25.8%
- **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%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Chamilo LMS

- [Moodle](https://www.g2.com/products/moodle/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (448 reviews)
- [Blackboard](https://www.g2.com/products/blackboard/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (1066 reviews)
- [Google Classroom](https://www.g2.com/products/google-classroom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1554 reviews)
- [TalentLMS](https://www.g2.com/products/talentlms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (797 reviews)
- [D2L Brightspace](https://www.g2.com/products/d2l-brightspace/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (684 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)
- [Docebo](https://www.g2.com/products/docebo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (740 reviews)
- [LearnDash](https://www.g2.com/products/learndash/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (50 reviews)
- [LearnWorlds](https://www.g2.com/products/learnworlds/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (378 reviews)

### Alternatives to Open LMS

- [Moodle](https://www.g2.com/products/moodle/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (448 reviews)
- [D2L Brightspace](https://www.g2.com/products/d2l-brightspace/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (684 reviews)
- [TalentLMS](https://www.g2.com/products/talentlms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (797 reviews)
- [Docebo](https://www.g2.com/products/docebo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (740 reviews)
- [Tovuti LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/tovuti-lms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (295 reviews)
- [Blackboard](https://www.g2.com/products/blackboard/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (1066 reviews)
- [Google Classroom](https://www.g2.com/products/google-classroom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1554 reviews)
- [Absorb LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/absorb-software-absorb-lms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (902 reviews)
- [Litmos](https://www.g2.com/products/litmos/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (698 reviews)
- [LearnUpon LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/learnupon-lms/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (252 reviews)

### 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 (684 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 (902 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)
- [Google Classroom](https://www.g2.com/products/google-classroom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1554 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Chamilo LMS

- Title: [In the roadmap, for which would you natively have the deployment of the APP for mobiles?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/26552-en-el-roadmap-para-cual-tendrian-nativamente-el-despligue-de-app-para-moviles) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hello Juan Pablo,

In the last few months, we have been fully engaged with the development of the web application. We hope to release a version 2.0 in the..."
- Title: [call logout method from another domain](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24594-call-logout-method-from-another-domain) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "In the next version of Chamilo 1.11.12, there will be a SSO Oauth2 plugin that will enable to configurer the SSO with laravel.
There is no endpoint to call..."
- Title: [A free LMS? What's the trick?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/a-free-lms-what-s-the-trick) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "The list of features is simply too long to cover. Why not give it a try? Go to https://campus.chamilo.org, create a teacher account and get cracking, or try..."
- Title: [Can you brand Chemilo with your own company logo?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-brand-chemilo-with-your-own-company-logo) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi,

It is quite easy to change the default Chamilo LMS logo, just follow the steps described in this video: https://youtu.be/GA0Yw8AVp8U"

### Open LMS

- Title: [What can an LMS do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-an-lms-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Allows your educational strategy to handle e-learning courses (online), and blended courses, as well as complement face-to-face classes with ed-tech..."

### 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..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/chamilo-lms-vs-learning-technologies-group-plc-open-lms-vs-canvas-lms)