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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated September 17th, 2026 # Reviews of Canvas Ease of use 4.4 Customer Service 4.3 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Swaminathan S Human Resources CoordinatorHospitality, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Canvas provides an intuitive and organized learning platform that makes managing courses, assignments, grades, and communication very convenient.“ June 25, 2026 BM Bijay kumar M Civil engineerArchitecture & Planning, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Another common complaint is the inconsistency in the design and layout between different courses, as instructors have the freedom to organize their courses in various ways, which can lead to confusion for students.“ October 28, 2024 LC Louise C Patient Care CoordinatorMedical Practice, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The feature I liked most about Canvas was the ability to easily view assignments, grades, and course materials in one place.“ June 16, 2026 Parker W TeacherEducation Management, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “Notifications don’t always show up when you need them, and a few features load slower than you’d expect.“ May 7, 2026 Manpreet K PhysiotherapistHealth, Wellness and Fitness, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I could easily keep track of assignment deadlines, review lecture materials whenever I needed, and communicate with instructors and classmates.“ July 1, 2026 CE Chuck E Support Services AnalystHigher Education, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I dislike most is that there is no undo button available there which slows down my working speed due to retyping and I faced so difficulty while using on mobile also there is no option of auto save which is a big off.“ December 11, 2024 CG Carly G Adjunct FacultyEducation Management, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I also liked canvases capability to track several things about my users which include log in time, how long they were logged in, and if there were any required items to complete for assignments to complete, it would be able to track their progress and score which was essential for record keeping.“ November 17, 2025 TC Tara C School counselorEducation Management, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “There are symbols, the ones for missing and/or currently being graded, that confuse parents on their meaning.“ April 3, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 4341 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Ginger S. Program Administrator TA Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Canvas Is The Best!" March 19, 2026 5.0 Overall, I have enjoyed using Canvas! I have interacted with the platform as instructor, TA, and student and each experience has been good. Pros Canvas is a user friendly platform for both instructors and students. It has a wide variety of ways to present and engage with educational materials, and is easy to transfer courses from year to year or even instructor to instructor. Cons Canvas is a bit of a heavy lift to get set up at first. Configuring the class modules and adapting for different educational needs (grad vs. undergrad; online vs. in-person) can be time consuming. Switched from [Schoology](https://www.capterra.com/p/128481/Schoology/) Schoology is better suited for K-12 setting and Canvas met our higher education needs. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Leasing Consultant Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Very Positive Experience with Canvas " April 30, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience with Canvas has been very positive. It was easy to use throughout my entire college experience. Pros I like how Canvas is organized. I'm able to see all of my classes and prioritized assignments and projects on the home page. I like how Canvas also allows for real time communication with my professors and my classmates, so we can work on assignments and projects together. Cons Honestly, I don't really have any complaints about Canvas as a whole. It's organized in the way that I like and understand so there is not much to complain about personally. Switched from [Blackboard](https://www.capterra.com/p/14500/Blackboard-LMS-for-Business/) I had to make the switch because it was what my university was currently using as their software. Review Source TH Trinity H. ESCE TK Teacher Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy and Helpful for Managing Coursework" September 3, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience with Canvas has been positive. I use it regularly for my coursework, and once I became familiar with where everything was located, it was pretty easy to navigate. It helps me stay organized and keep up with my assignments and grades. Pros Canvas makes it easy to keep track of my classes, assignments, grades, and due dates all in one place. I also like that submitting assignments is simple and I can easily go back and review feedback from my instructors. Cons Sometimes it can be difficult to find certain assignments or course materials depending on how the instructor organizes the class. The mobile version can also be a little confusing compared to using Canvas on a computer. Review Source PM Philip M. Teaching Assistant Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Centralized Platform For Tracking Everything" October 21, 2025 3.0 It has been smooth overall. It can be challenging to create assignments and groups but since it is all on one platform, that makes keeping track of everything easy enough. Pros I like how the platform tries to centralize everything and keep it grouped by course. It is easy to look through grades, assignments, and students by class. There is also a messaging system internally, which can be useful. Cons This site can be clunky, especially for larger classes. There are times that I have to reload the page because it won't load. Also, it can be hard to create new assignments since you have to code everything precisely. Review Source Manpreet K. Physiotherapist Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A learning platform that helped me rebuild my career in Canada" July 1, 2026 5.0 Canvas became an important part of my journey after I moved from India to Canada. As a physiotherapist preparing to continue my profession in a new country, I had to complete online courses and spend many hours studying. Canvas kept everything in one place, including lecture notes, assignments, announcements, and course materials, so I never felt lost. I often studied after work and sometimes late at night, and being able to open Canvas on my phone or laptop made learning much more flexible. It helped me stay organized and focused during a challenging period when I was adapting to a new education system and preparing for my future career. Pros What I appreciated most about Canvas was that it made online learning feel simple and organized. I could easily keep track of assignment deadlines, review lecture materials whenever I needed, and communicate with instructors and classmates. During my exam preparation, I didn't have to worry about searching through emails or different websites because everything was available in one place. It gave me confidence that I wasn't missing important updates and allowed me to concentrate on learning instead of managing files. Cons At the beginning, it took me some time to become familiar with all the features because I had never used a learning management system like Canvas before. Occasionally, pages loaded slowly if my internet connection was weak, and receiving many notifications at once could feel overwhelming. Once I became comfortable with the platform, however, these became only minor issues and did not affect my overall learning experience. Review Source BD Barrett D. Night Auditor Hospitality Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Canvas is Amazing!" November 7, 2025 5.0 My overall experience with Canvas has been amazing! I truly don't have any complaints for Canvas. The system automatically grades assignments (unless the instructor changes the settings for manual grading). All my messages to my instructors get sent and I never had an email be sent back through Canvas. Pros The main aspect I enjoy about Canvas is the ease of understanding the system. It took me an average of thirty-minutes to understand the layout of the system. I enjoy that I can email my instructors from the software instead of opening another tab for the email website. Plus, each course has its own link so the classes are nicely organized. Cons I can't think of a single aspect that I don't like about Canvas. My institution used a different platform (forgot the name) but it is MUCH easier to navigate Canvas. The other platform that was used in the past, had too many updates which would lock people out of the system. Switched from [Schoology](https://www.capterra.com/p/128481/Schoology/) Schoology did not meet the requirements like Canvas does. Schoology had too many updates which would lock students out of the software. Review Source TA Tersen A. Technology Coordinator Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Reliable and Organized LMS for the Classroom" February 19, 2026 4.0 We use Canvas as our primary learning management system. It has been a very strong platform for both teachers and students. Pros Canvas allows classroom content to be extremely organized. Assignments, announcements, quizzes, and grades can all be housed in one place, which helps streamline communication and keeps students on track. The ability to schedule content and structure courses into clear modules has made it much easier to manage pacing throughout the semester. Cons I have ran into issues with quizzes transferring from one course to another, especially from one school year to another. It turned out our quizzes were somehow housed on a different server than everything else. This issue took almost 3 years to resolve. Switched from [Google Classroom](https://www.capterra.com/p/186631/Google-Classroom/) We needed something more robust than what Classroom could offer. Review Source KD Kayla D. Administrator E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great product minimal issues " September 11, 2026 5.0 This course management product has great ease of use. You’re able to thoroughly manage your courses and navigate easily Pros Great way to collaborate with students and manage student courses. It’s also really great value for money. Cons Sometimes there are bug issues that tend to take a bit to resolve, but customer support is great! They are quick to help troubleshoot issues and give estimates on when things are back online Review Source AJ Ashlyn J. Scheduling Manager in higher education Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Canvas review" August 7, 2026 4.0 Overall I am pretty satisfied and have been happy with using it as I work at a University and also used it prior as a student. It is pretty self explanatory too and easy to figure out. Pros I like that it is a place for centralized work and that it can host multiple things such as course work, homework, quizzes, etc. In addition, the fact that it has a mobile app makes it easy to access on devices which is a very big pro especially for students. Cons While having a mobile app is a very big pro, I have noticed that there are some limitations in it and some items work better in an actual web browser. Review Source ZS Zachary S. Physical Therapist Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to use, great for online classes" July 27, 2026 5.0 Overall it is easy to use. I like that you can take the quizzes right there and get instant results. I like that it is usually free to use when taking a course. Pros Very convenient for classes that I'm taking. Now that I'm not in school I use canvas for my continuing education courses. It has been easy to use to download the content I need. Cons Sometimes the format that is downloaded is not compatible. That might be because of the person uploading it or I'm not sure. I wish there were more options on what type of file to download it as. Review Source RH Reagan H. Optician Medical Practice Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Cool Canvas" April 9, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experiences using Canvas have been great, I use it for my online classes and my half and half classes that are dual credit through SEMO. Canvas is one of the best things to use for courses in my opinion. Pros it is super easy to navigate and manage your student courses, it is easy to do team collaborations and there are never any bugs or issues that I have experienced. It has great customer support and good value for your money. It is super easy to manage courses and figure out what you need. Cons Honestly there was nothing I could say that I disliked about Canvas! It is just awesome and so simple, and if you get confused easily, you can always ask for help! Review Source NC Natalie C. Admissions Coordinator Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Canvas - A Godsend for Schools and Families " April 9, 2026 5.0 For our school, Canvas has been a godsend. We are able to communicate with all stakeholders using one platform. Pros I love how admin, teachers, students and parents can all use this software to manage classes and assignments. Cons Freshman students sometimes have a bit of a learning curve when they are first exposed to the software. Review Source KC Kaylee C. Student Use Only E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Student Friendly - Course Management is Strong" March 30, 2026 5.0 Overall, it was great for college, and I enjoyed using it while I was in school. I hope other schools would consider using Canvas to help students navigate the more digital prominent aspect for schools now. Pros Canvas looks good, clean and is very easy to use. I used it for the entirety of my college career at two different colleges. It allowed to easily manage my course work for each class and allowed for easy communication with my instructors. I didn't have to pay for the use of Canva... that cost was probably factored into each course cost. They are instances of bugs or issues every so often but usually was resolved with a day or less. Cons I remember a few cases where I had to contact customer support to help resolve an issue which wasn't the easiest but compared to other customer supports Canvas support was not as difficult as others. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Student E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great for Schools!" March 23, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience is great. The pros greatly outweigh the cons of the platform and i definitely recommend using Canvas. Pros Canvas was awesome for our school. I have used it for 8+ years and it was incredibly helpful to both students and teachers. Assignment tracking, scoring, collaborating, and grading are all great features of Canvas. Cons When a student may want to review feedback on an assignment, sometimes depending on what device they're using, the feedback is hard to view. Review Source mC marleen C. registrar Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "canvasing the assignments " July 1, 2026 5.0 my overall experience with this app has been wonderful to do assignments on and also keep track of grades and any information i needed i can find from my peers love it Pros i love canvas app this is so easy to use you can find all assignments and your grades also plus and information you need its an awesome school app i used this app for school so many times its amazing Cons so far i havent ran into any problems with canvas i love this app it has given me lots of options to find what i needed Review Source YC Ying C. Scientist II Biotechnology Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Canvas is a Great Option for LMS" September 9, 2025 4.0 Through my mobile application, I am able to access a lot of courses which I learn from anywhere over the internet with the help of Canvas. Pros Canvas is used in my company as the central repository for learning and course management to streamline in-house create courses and blend learning in real-time. Cons Canvas is limited to customize unlike alternatives that I have tried - this isn’t a big issue though since I don’t use it regularly. Review Source SE Sandra E. CSR Warehousing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "team collaboration because teachers can have better and fast comunication with parents" October 21, 2025 5.0 My expirence with canvas is interesting is new easy and help me check my son anytime anywhere how his doing on each class and I receiving information fast everything is on correct management Pros Well I like canvas becuase I'm new on this but easy to learn easy to use and I can see anything for my son school how he on each class I can say is a team collaboration with teachers and parents Cons Well the least I like about canvas really I don't have idea how I can get in touch with customer service Review Source Ismael V. BCDC Director Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "User-Friendly Learning Platform" November 4, 2025 5.0 Pros I like how easy Canvas is to navigate and how organized everything is. It keeps courses, assignments, and communication in one place, making learning and collaboration simple and efficient. Cons Sometimes notifications can be overwhelming or easy to miss, and a few features, like the grading or messaging tools, can feel a bit clunky or confusing at first. Review Source SM Soren M. Graduate Student Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great for College Students" February 23, 2026 5.0 Canvas is a staple in the classroom, designed carefully and continues to make valuable improvements. Pros Canvas works great on my laptop and phone! I love the choice in designing my dashboard, it submission and schedule features are effective and keep me on track! Cons Canvas could benefit from implementing a rewards-based system for younger students to keep them on the application. Review Source Lauren S. Administraion Associate Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great for organization and course management" January 9, 2026 4.0 Pros Canvas makes it easy for me to organize information for our students. Not only does it allow for me to organize learning content, but the announcement feature is a game changer. No longer having to put together email groups is amazing! Cons Making quizzes in the program is pretty time consuming, but not impossible. I wish it was a little more intuitive. Review Source MR Misha R. FMCHC, NBC-HWC, Certified Trauma-Informed Breathwork Facilitator Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Search and you may not find " September 20, 2025 4.0 After learning and accepting the downfalls within the platform, I was able to use the platform to the best of my ability to educate myself and graduate from the program I was enrolled. Pros Canvas by Insructure served its purpose of providing a platform for students to access education for the program enrolled. Cons The search feature within Canvas did not provide effective results. I also found there to be work around a that seemed unnecessary. Review Source Tess M. Student Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "You get out of it what the instructor puts into it" May 25, 2025 4.0 Pros It does the job. You're able to click between courses and see a calendar and due dates for everything. Cons Feels a bit old-fashioned and clonky at times. I know it's pretty industry-standard for universities, but I think it's a bit unintuitive and not really visually appealing. Review Source AH Andrew H. Graduate Student E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great for online learning!" March 13, 2026 5.0 Great! It is easy to use, and it is very helpful for keeping track of assignments, watching online video lectures, and downloading resources. Pros I love Canvas! I've used it in college and in graduate school. Everything is organized and easy to access. It makes tracking assignments and grades across multiple classes easy and organized. Cons The commenting and discussion boards are good, but they could be more collaborative. I've had some uploading issues with them before which is frustrating. Review Source JD John-Luke D. Marketing manager Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "A Powerful Tool but can be inconsistent in practice" January 5, 2026 4.0 I appreciate Canvas as a valuable central repository. When an instructor utilizes it properly, it’s a model of efficiency that respects my time. However, a poorly managed course becomes a frustrating time sink, forcing me to hunt for materials. This is compounded by the default notification settings, which flood my inbox with emails for every minor change, adding unnecessary digital noise to an already busy schedule. It's a powerful tool whose potential can sometimes be limited by inconsistent use. Pros Canvas is pretty good at organization. The dashboard provides a clear overview of all courses, while the integrated calendar and to-do list make tracking deadlines effortless. The mobile app is fantastic for checking progress and announcements on the go, creating an efficient centralized hub. Cons The platform is not very consistent. The experience is entirely dependent on how well an instructor organizes the course; a poorly structured page is a nightmare to navigate. The interface can feel dated, and the default notification settings often lead to an overwhelming flood of emails for minor updates. Review Source GK Geun K. graduate student Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Used from highschool to graduate school! So convenient" December 2, 2025 5.0 Excellent. I've been using from highschool to my graduate school right now, and I remember when I first use Canvas in my highschool time. I always had to ask my grades to teachers, and can not check what I missed, If I missed the school, but since Canvas came out, it made my life so much convenient. Pros Organized, well structured to use for students. Easy to check grades, which is most important thing for students! Cons There is sometime updates and system check up, which brings whole canvas app down for few hours. Instructors understand those situations, but sometime it is bothering. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.