
What is Canvas?
Canvas is the 21st Century LMS. Adaptable. Reliable. Customizable. Easy to use. Mobile. Time-saving. And, perhaps most importantly, it gets used. That’s because it’s designed to get out of your way, to let you do your thing. Every last feature, every last interface is crafted to save you time and effort and to make teaching and learning easier.
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87 Likeliness to Recommend
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94 Plan to Renew
83 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
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+88 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Canvas?
Pros
- Respectful
- Reliable
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy
How to read the Emotional Footprint
The Net Emotional Footprint measures high-level user sentiment towards particular product offerings. It aggregates emotional response ratings for various dimensions of the vendor-client relationship and product effectiveness, creating a powerful indicator of overall user feeling toward the vendor and product.
While purchasing decisions shouldn't be based on emotion, it's valuable to know what kind of emotional response the vendor you're considering elicits from their users.
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Mobile app builder
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Ease of Data Integration
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
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Ease of Customization
Canvas Reviews

Kari P.
- Role: Sales Marketing
- Industry: Media
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted May 2022
Well organized platform for education
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Canvas from other similar products?
I am primarily familiar with Canvas, but have heard from others that it is more intuitive than the other platforms available. The user interface seems to be cleaner and easier to understand.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
I like that it is a home for all aspects of a class. You can upload content, host discussions, submit assignments and so much more. There are few things that Canvas can't do in our now virtual world.
What do you dislike most about this product?
There can be glitches in some of the quizzes from time to time, but it has never been something that couldn't be overcome with a little help.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
This is a great platform and resonates with students. I used it as a student and highly recommend it.
Pros
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
- Unique Features
Cons
- Wastes Time
karan J.
- Role: Student Academic
- Industry: Education
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted May 2022
Easy to use, but a bit pricey
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Canvas from other similar products?
only used canvas
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
quizzes, import courses, moderation quiz etc
What do you dislike most about this product?
nothing as such
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
go for it definitely worth it
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
- Efficient Service
Amr M.
- Role: Student Academic
- Industry: Education
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Apr 2022
Easy to use & has the basic features.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Canvas from other similar products?
Canvas is easy-to-use, especially for students who don't have experience with learning management systems or eLearning platforms. And it has the most needed features like students enrollment management, grading, and peers interaction capabilities.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
I like the admin dashboard. I find it well-designed and allows me to manage my course work with ease. The platform documentation is one of its best features. I can find clear information about almost every feature/aspect of the platform.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Canva integration with other applications is somewhat requires educational Technology integration professional to get it done right in short time.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Give it a try with micro course around the content you're willing to teach. Create modules and import content, invite students if it's possible, and then decide whether to adopt Canva or not, based on actual experience and students feedback.
Pros
- Respectful
- Client Friendly Policies
- Transparent
- Security Protects