Jessica D.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

7/27/2023

"Somewhat of a learning curve, but man does it pack a punch!"

5/5

What do you like best about Canvas LMS?

I find the customizability is fantastic once you get over your initial learning curve. You can hook in outside apps and design a beautiful course using different graphics and information that can reach all kinds of learners from auditory to hands-on projects or simulations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canvas LMS?

There is a learning curve. I had to watch some videos to learn about a lot of the different features since I didn't have anyone to specifically teach me, so it can be overwhelming at times. While I wouldn't consider myself a newbie anymore, I also don't think I'm an expert either (though my department might disagree!). So you definately have to put the work in to learn the basic functions which some people are not willing to do. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Canvas LMS solving and how is that benefiting you?

I teach EMT class so we use it as a gradebook, assessment for exams and also assignments to upload such as electronic patient care reports which can then be graded and used as artifacts when it comes to audits or explanations for our industry partners to show our students come out with certain skills they like to see. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Canvas LMS Reviews & Product Details

Canvas by Instructure is a versatile, cloud-based learning management system (LMS) designed to support education and training at every stage of learning. Since its launch in 2011, Canvas has transformed how institutions and organizations deliver learning, from K-12 classrooms and higher education to corporate, nonprofit, and government environments. Trusted by millions worldwide, Canvas is the #1 educational software and the foundation of the Instructure ecosystem. Canvas is designed with flexibility in mind, allowing organizations and institutions to tailor the platform to meet their unique learning needs. From customizable course structures and branding options to personalized learning paths and adaptive technologies, Canvas ensures that every learning experience aligns with the goals of its users. Whether it’s supporting differentiated instruction in K-12, managing diverse curricula in higher education, or creating targeted professional development programs for businesses and government, Canvas adapts seamlessly to deliver engaging, learner-centered experiences. Canvas provides a seamless, scalable platform tailored to diverse learning needs: - Intuitive Design: With an easy-to-use interface, Canvas reduces administrative overhead and ensures learners and instructors can focus on achieving their goals. - Comprehensive Features: Canvas offers course authoring, customizable assessments, video learning, and digital badging, all in one place. - Mobile Accessibility: The top-rated Canvas mobile app ensures learners stay connected, even offline. - Integration-Ready: With 900+ partnerships and 500 third-party integrations, Canvas connects with existing systems, making it simple to build a dynamic and effective learning ecosystem. - Analytics & Insights: Gain actionable insights to track progress, monitor engagement, and improve outcomes. Canvas by Instructure stands as a trusted partner in education and professional learning, empowering organizations and institutions to unlock the full potential of their learners. With its intuitive design, robust features, and commitment to innovation, Canvas creates a foundation for impactful, engaging, and personalized learning experiences across every stage of education and training. Whether you’re shaping young minds, preparing tomorrow’s workforce, or advancing professional skills, Canvas provides the tools and flexibility needed to achieve meaningful outcomes.

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Canvas LMS is built to make teaching and learning easier for everyone, from the littlest learners to college faculty to business leaders. Learn more about how Canvas works with your institution.

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Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

11/13/2025

"Easy Interface, But New Tools Need Improvement"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Canvas LMS?

The interface is straightforward and generally accessible, making it easy to get started. Many third-party tools, like Anthology Ally, integrate smoothly within Canvas. The platform is simple to learn, and the layout remains uncluttered, which helps with navigation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canvas LMS?

Some of the recently introduced tools, like the new quiz tool and the updated discussion tool, seem to be third-party integrations rather than native features of Canvas. I find the new quiz tool more difficult to review, and it also appears to have some accessibility concerns. Also lacks a native search features, you have to get an expensive third party tools that integrates in canvas to do that. Also should make language attributions easy for faculty to avoid fiddling in the html editor.

Also customer support non existent. I also wish AI could be integrated in discussions to act as a moderator or grader. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Charlotte M.

Head of Specialist Projects

Insurance

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

8/27/2025

Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.

"Canvas by Instructure for online education"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Canvas LMS?

The Canvas learning management system is incredibly easy to use, with a great user interface to make navigating course material very quick and simple! I personally use the platform for accessing my PeopleCert educational resources. Having all materials in one location helps to keep track of progress. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canvas LMS?

As yet, there is no MacOS-compatible app for Canvas which restricts me to tablet and browser access. Hopefully, an app will be released shortly to address this! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Canvas LMS solving and how is that benefiting you?

As a personal user of Canvas LMS, having all my educational resources relating to Project Management, Risk Management, and now AI tools makes tracking progress and results very easy. I can readily plan what modules to complete and when, to keep making steps towards completion of each course. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Calum M.

11/23/2025

"Easy to Use, Great for Tracking Assignments"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Canvas LMS?

I love how Canvas LMS helps me track my assignments and keeps me organized. It's easy to read and use, which is crucial for managing my school workload efficiently. I particularly appreciate the grades section, which allows me to see my grades with ease. The initial setup was very easy and the platform is quite accessible, making it an excellent tool for educational purposes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canvas LMS?

Sometimes teachers aren't as organized on Canvas LMS, making it difficult to navigate. It lacks user-friendly controls for teachers to activate necessary features like the grading system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Arun Prakash S.

Technical Trainer

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

8/15/2025

"Robust and User-Friendly LMS for Seamless Learning Management"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Canvas LMS?

I like that Canvas LMS offers a clean, intuitive interface that’s easy for both instructors and learners to navigate. The course organization tools, rich content editor, and built-in communication features make it simple to design engaging learning experiences. Its mobile app is well-optimized, ensuring students can access materials and participate from anywhere. Integration with third-party tools like Zoom, Google Drive, and plagiarism checkers adds even more flexibility, and the analytics give clear insight into learner progress and engagement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canvas LMS?

While Canvas LMS is powerful, some advanced features have a steeper learning curve for new instructors, and the speed of the interface can slow down when working with large courses or heavy media content. The reporting and analytics, while useful, could be more customizable for deeper insights. Additionally, certain integrations require extra setup steps or technical assistance, which may be challenging for non-technical users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Canvas LMS solving and how is that benefiting you?

Canvas LMS helps centralize all course materials, assignments, assessments, and communication in one place, making it easier to manage learning at scale. It streamlines content delivery, grading, and feedback, reducing administrative overhead for instructors and improving access for learners. The platform’s integrations with tools like Zoom, Google Drive, and plagiarism checkers save time and ensure a smoother learning experience. This leads to better learner engagement, improved tracking of progress, and more efficient course management overall. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Chris D.

Threat Assessment Coordinator/HIB Compliance

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5/22/2025

"Working with Canvas LMS"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Canvas LMS?

Canvas is a great platform for developing trainings and programs. It's fairly intuitive and provides a simple format for entering content and provides a variety of methods that give the student or participant options to interact. Incorporating content like videos, podcasts, program files is easy and there are a variety of ways that it can be displayed on the page. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canvas LMS?

There are lots of applications that can run in the background when you are using Canvas. One of the challenges is not having administrative rights that are required when you set up a program to run in the background. This limits some of your ability to link badges, surveys and other material unless you have admin access rights. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Canvas LMS solving and how is that benefiting you?

Canvas provides the opportunity to expand the learning opportunity for participants. I use Canvas as a foundation for training opportunities. Participants start on Canvas, complete assignments, participate in discussions and complete quizzes to gauge content retention and provide feedback on material that was covered in the modules. Participants that complete the Canvas course participate at a higher level than participants who attend an in person program alone. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Terrance C.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

7/24/2025

"Canvas: an LMS that is intuitive and authentically enhances the educational experience."

5/5

What do you like best about Canvas LMS?

1. Canvas is simple to use on all levels, with a clear user interface regarding task fulfillment and making modifications

2. Canvas Commons has been an excellent resource to find a community of practice and find inspiration for instructional design

3. Canvas partners with a variety of external tools that are easy to understand in terms of implementation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canvas LMS?

While Canvas includes an outcomes feature to enable learning outcome assessment on a course-by-course basis, any attempt to do program or institution level assessment has to be manually gleaned from each course as there is no overarching tool for this. At the same time, outcomes in the rubrics can be given different levels of mastery, but it is not possible to write about what composes each level of mastery. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jeffrey C.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

7/23/2025

Guest users or non-business users of the software, not included in G2 scores.

"A Transformative Approach to Online Learning"

5/5

What do you like best about Canvas LMS?

What I like the most about using Canvas is the ability to run my class from start to finish within the system. This includes the ease at which I can incorporate outside tools into the Canvas ecosystem, either through integrations or through student work submissions. I use this regularly in my teaching, both as the textbook and workbook for my students' learning. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canvas LMS?

One thing I wish could improve, and I know is being worked in, is the implementation of both feature requests and fixes. I have seen both shared by users for years without a clear directive on whether either might get worked on. One downside is the steeper learning curve to beginners. A lot of options presented up front (partially due to how my district administers Canvas) can be overwhelming. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Canvas LMS solving and how is that benefiting you?

The curriculum I teach is offered through another service, but it has significant limitations for general K-12 use. Almost as if it was built by designers with a business background rather than an education background. When my own district moved to Canvas, I was excited as I had experience with it and knew it would solve a lot of my concerns about some alternative options that were more simplistic in my opinion. While the initial setup of my curriculum obviously takes time, I feel like I have saved time overall by using Canvas. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Laura K.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

7/23/2025

"10 year user"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Canvas LMS?

Easy to use. Setting up Courses is easy. I am both an admin and an instructor and love both sides of the product. I have used other LMS setups and Canvas is the easiest to use and build course content so far. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canvas LMS?

They implement changes at the start of a semester when all is chaotic and faculty and students have to scramble to adjust. Sometimes we have a choice in when a tool or feature is released and we can plan ahead, and sometimes there is just an "it's on now." That doesn't work well with education.

L1 Canvas Support has significantly decreased in quality over the last few years. As admins, we used to have the ability to bump a ticket directly to L2, and now we have to pay to go through another training in order to get that ability back. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jessica Z.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

7/23/2025

"Great LMS"

5/5

What do you like best about Canvas LMS?

I love the ease of use. I am fairly new to the platform (about a year of use so far) and it was incredibly easy to figure out with very minimal training. I love that there are always new and exciting additions coming out, and our CSM (JB) is AMAZING and always so helpful!! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canvas LMS?

Something I would like to see is a way to have better "set it and forget it" type programs. For example, we have a partnership with the local circuit court and we provide a mandatory training program for all court appointment non-professional/family guardians. We currently use a program called Thinkific because is easier for non-student learners to navigate. We have various modules that consist of video lectures followed by small assessment quizzes.

Additional features that would help: I would love to see a way to force the students to spend 8-hours in the course before being able to complete it. As well as turning off a student's ability to fast forward through videos. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Canvas LMS solving and how is that benefiting you?

I am the director of our University's Professional Education department. We create and run non-degree, non-credit revenue generating programs, with bout 90% of them being offered online. Canvas and Canvas Catalog have been amazing at allowing us to give non-university students access to these programs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Karina R.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

7/23/2025

"Canvas LMS: A Game-Changer for Modern Learning"

5/5

What do you like best about Canvas LMS?

Canvas LMS has transformed the way teachers and students learn. The interface is user-friendly at all levels, and the features offer such a variety of options that anyone, from non-techie to experts in technology can use. I love that with Canvas, students enter their learning environment and can get everything they need, from curriculum to assessments, feedback, badges and more. All within one platform thanks to the platforms seamless integration with educational partners. In addition, the Help feature is excellent, allowing teachers and staff to easily and quickly chat or call tech support. As the Root Admin, I am in continuous communication with the Canvas team to grow in our implementation and provide professional development to my teams. My Canvas portal is open 24/7. Whether you are teaching in person or virtually, Canvas is the perfect learning management system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Canvas LMS?

I see no downsize to using Canvas. However, sometimes the upgrades I want take a little long to get implemented. With that said, I appreciate the care that goes into making sure that when new features are deployed, they have minimal bugs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.