Canvas LMS Reviews & Product Details

I use Canvas LMS to access subject notes, assignments, projects, attendance, course information, and videos. I like that lecturers post relevant notes for each subject, so I can find what I need in the LMS instead of searching multiple sites or preparing notes myself. It has no ads or extra nonsense. I can access it on my phone through the Play Store app, and it notifies me about assignments and quizzes before their deadlines. Professors can also give quizzes through the app and use features to modify them. I find it useful for students, and I like that it is secure. The setup was very easy, and it has the notes, assignments, PDFs, and videos a student wants. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find the login process frustrating when I don't have internet. Canvas LMS doesn't show a “no internet connection” message and instead kicks me out. To log in to the mobile app, I have to go through the website and get a QR code, which is a long process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like everything about Canvas LMS. I love how the modules are so easy to use and populate. I love how you can integrate edtech tools into Canvas. I love how you can schedule modules to open. I love how it performs, it's rarely down. I love the ease of use. Canvas support is also reliable and gets back to you in a timely manner. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There needs to be templates so that staff members who are less tech savvy can just plug their content in and populate their class. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's easy to start using immediately. The user interface is friendly and forgiving.I’ve taught co-workers how to use it and I let my 11 year old play with it and she learned quickly how to make posters for school. It was very easy for her to navigate! It seems like they are adding new features to Canvas every quarter. They are innovating in the education space , and I love it! Ilm learning how to use integrations quickly. It performs on PC, Chromebook, and Mac pretty well. no complaints there. The pricing must be competitive because the bought it for the entire district. I have not needed support, yet. My co-workers who have used support said it was fast and easy. The AI integration into Canvas is new to me. It feels pretty easy to use, so far. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I cannot think of a single thing that I do not like about Canvas. That being said, I will share this. For some reason, when I try to use Canvas on a promethean smart board, the browser app tends to crash when I use Canvas. I don't know if that is the board, the browser, or Canvas. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Canvas LMS was very easy to navigate. I used Canvas LMS through Merit America for an online course, and it was great being able to access my assignments and tasks in one place. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

At first, with Canvas LMS being integrated with another platform, it was a bit difficult to understand and get used to. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most about Canvas is that everything for my classes is in one place. It makes it easy to keep track of assignments, deadlines, grades, and announcements without having to dig through emails or multiple platforms. Once you get used to it, Canvas helps you stay organized and on top of your work, which is a huge help as a student. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One thing I don’t love about Canvas is that it really depends on how each instructor sets up their course. Some classes are super clear and organized, while others can feel confusing or cluttered. Discussion boards can also get overwhelming at times, and it sometimes takes a few extra clicks to find what you’re looking for. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The way Canvas LMS is organized makes it very easy to use and complete school assignments. They have separate modules and assignments which are able to be locked by date, keeping students on track. Canvas has a built in inbox, allowing students to easily email their professors or teachers. Canvas Studio is a great feature in which a video plays, periodically pausing so that students can answer questions in the middle. This allows for educational videos to become interactive, and for students to get an easy grade. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is optional for professors if they wish to implement lockdown browser or not, and when they don't, it is easy for students to navigate to another tab and search the answers on google or use AI. And sometimes, the average on canvas is different from the actual class average because the class takes paper exams or completes other in person assignments, so canvas is not aware of the added grades and cannot make the necessary changes. In the beginning, Canvas LMS was very confusing to use, and sometimes I thought assignments were published while in fact they were not, and the students were not able to complete the work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The platform is easy to navigate and highly user-friendly, with seamless integration of other instructional software. It allows instructors to build and curate a reusable lecture video library that can be applied across multiple courses and semesters. The ability to easily import and replicate course shells from one Canvas section to another significantly streamlines course setup and reduces preparation time. Having worked extensively with Moodle, Blackboard, and Canvas, I consistently find Canvas to be the most intuitive and efficient learning management system for both instructors and students. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Inbox messages on Canvas can sometimes get lost and are easy to miss, and notifications are not always received in a timely manner. Additionally, when group assignments and peer reviews are auto-assigned, students often experience ambiguity about where to find their assigned groups or how to access the peer review content, and at times struggle to locate the correct links to review their peers’ work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Canvas LMS to design, organize, and deliver our online courses for neurodivergent students. I appreciate how it helps create structured, predictable course environments with accessible materials and consistent layouts. Canvas allows us to structure content into clear modules and embed instructional videos and interactive resources that support different learning styles. I like using Canvas to communicate with students, provide detailed feedback, and monitor their engagement and progress. We utilize the Canvas Studio feature for video recordings and creations, enabling our students to use text, upload, audio, or video to demonstrate their knowledge. Canvas Studio is particularly valuable because it transforms video into an interactive learning tool with embedded quizzes, captions, and time-stamped comments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are a few features that could be improved. The course design interface (RCE, HTML) can feel complex for new instructors and IDs, particularly managing modules, pages, assignments, and the gradebook. The gradebook is powerful but can also be confusing when dealing with assignment groups, weighting, and different grading policies. Some collaboration and workflow features for course development teams could be stronger. A more robust collaborative editing tool would be useful. Search and replace - it is tedious to look through every page when making blanket modifications that would be easier with a built-in search and replace feature. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like having all my classes in one area and being able to find things easily Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It crashes a lot which harms our workflow Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Canvas LMS provides a good centralized location for sharing instructional materials, content, assessments, and other information. It allows for custom pages, mastery paths, and linear course progression as well. It integrates well with many other educational apps. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is a significant learning curve for new users, especially for teachers/instructors. Some of the integrative features, especially Google, can be challenging to work with. From an admin perspective, the Google Drive integration can be particularly tricky and has, at times, required some dev tools tricks to work on some student Chromebooks to get the integration to fully work. Support was not very helpful with these particular cases, getting circular in their suggestions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.