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Canvas LMS mindshare

As of July 2025, the mindshare of Canvas LMS in the Learning Management Systems (LMS) category stands at 4.7%, down from 4.9% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Educational Organization
20%
University
17%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Non Profit
8%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
4%
Construction Company
4%
Insurance Company
4%
Comms Service Provider
4%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
4%
Healthcare Company
4%
Financial Services Firm
3%
Media Company
2%
Outsourcing Company
1%
Transportation Company
1%
Energy/Utilities Company
1%
Performing Arts
1%
Legal Firm
1%
Hospitality Company
1%
Mining And Metals Company
1%
Wholesaler/Distributor
1%
Non Tech Company
1%
Logistics Company
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Real Estate/Law Firm
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Lance Levin - PeerSpot user
Learning Magic Solutions | Managing Director at CTI
Verified user of Canvas LMS
Jul 14, 2025
Comprehensive learning system transforms education with innovative features
PeerSpot user
Director of Extension and Linkage. North Zone Rectory at a university with 10,001+ employees
Verified user of Canvas LMS
Jan 22, 2024
Served our needs well for managing courses and general settings

Pros

"We have been using Canvas LMS, and overall, it has served our needs well for managing courses and general settings. "

Cons

"In our working, we are encountering many challenges with Canvas LMS. One of the major area is their business model which is having a very different pricing structure. The structure is made in such a way that the license fee is needed to be paid for the complete year even if the student has been enrolled for a programme of short duration. This structure is not conducive with our needs and hence, in the past few years, been increasing our costs manifold. Along with this, Canva LMS also lacks many functionalities such as notifications and adaptive learning. There is a specific issue with the licensing model that affects us in continuous education. The inability to reuse a license for the same course in different terms hinders our cost efficiency. For instance, if a program runs from January to April, we are required to pay for the license twice within the same academic year. This contrasts with other platforms like Hyper, where reusing a license is possible, allowing us to use the same license multiple times in different terms. Along with the use, we are exploring the integration of artificial intelligence into our processes, and Canvas LMS falls short in this regard. While some platforms allow connections with external AI services, Canvas does not currently offer built-in artificial intelligence capabilities, a feature we find valuable for enhancing the learning experience."
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Principle Product Manager at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
Verified user of Canvas LMS
Nov 6, 2023
A web-based learning management system, for learning institutions, educators, and students to access and manage online course learning materials

Pros

"The integration with Zoom is a notable feature. It allows for seamless access to live class sessions directly from Canvas after authentication, enabling quick entry into Zoom calls. You can also schedule Zoom calls or private recordings directly within Canvas, making it convenient, especially for situations like self-recording exams. Additionally, Canvas excels in collaboration and discussion capabilities. Users can engage in discussions on various topics, and there's the option to create custom groups for more focused interactions. These groups provide a level of privacy and isolation from the broader class, which is a significant advantage. "

Cons

"There are a couple of areas that could be improved. Firstly, the discussion feature is not very interactive and can be slow to respond, making it less intuitive at the moment. This is an aspect that needs substantial improvement. Another point to consider is related to the cost of the LMS system. It's perceived as relatively expensive, which has led to discussions about transitioning away from Canvas, potentially to a more cost-effective alternative. This cost-related aspect is a significant factor to consider when implementing such a system."
James Phelps - PeerSpot user
Adjunct Professor at Nova Southeastern University
Verified user of Canvas LMS
Aug 4, 2022
Intuitive, easy to learn, and easy to adapt to various teaching methodologies

Pros

"Its easy adaptability to whatever form or methodology you are using to teach is valuable. It tends to be seamless, and it is very much a self-intuitive product. It requires almost no instruction, and you can be fully up to speed and ready to run on it. You can bring someone in who has never worked with any online learning or LMS system, and in a week's timeframe, they would almost be fully functional because Canvas is so simple to use."

Cons

"The high-tech interactivity with other software, like ArcGIS or RSA Archer, can be better. It is not as easily compatible with them. You can put apps in it that the students can then access, but the routing of apps through the Canvas system slows down functionality on the other types of products."
Lance Levin - PeerSpot user
Learning Magic Solutions | Managing Director at CTI
Verified user of Canvas LMS
Sep 1, 2023
Efficient learning management system with good technical support services

Pros

"They have a more extensive support base in terms of infrastructure. "

Cons

"The product could be integrated with a talent management system. "
Matt Deakyne - PeerSpot user
Automation Evangelist at TeamDynamix Solutions LLC
Verified user of Canvas LMS
Jun 6, 2022
Robust solution for complicated and large-scale institutions

Pros

"I used a lot of other systems in my IT career and Canvas LMS truly has everything that I would look for in an enterprise system. "

Cons

"It would be nice to be able to do more real-time comprehensive reporting with Canvas LMS."
PeerSpot user
Visiting lecturer at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
Verified user of Canvas LMS
Jul 5, 2024
User-friendly platform with availability of efficient support documentation

Pros

"The assessment tools in Canvas significantly contribute to educational outcomes by allowing instructors to create and manage assessments effectively. "

Cons

"Integrating more AI capabilities for the product could enhance its functionality, particularly in automating repetitive tasks and personalizing learning experiences. "
PeerSpot user
Temporary EPA and Faculty at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
Verified user of Canvas LMS
Oct 16, 2022
Feature-rich, integrates well with other content, has Zoom capabilities, and tracks grades and attendance

Pros

"The product's flexibility is exceptional. "

Cons

"The learning curve is not steep, but it is intermediate."