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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated September 4th, 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 BG Barry G InstructorConstruction, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Sometimes, the administrators who used the Canvas system did not have the training to make the end user's experience as good as it could have been.“ March 2, 2026 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 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 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 4337 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 Edwin M. Sales Real Estate Used the software for: 2+ years ### "User interface has space for improvement" February 9, 2026 3.0 I see most schools use tit, unfortunately it seems outdated and again biggest issue is it's poor user interface. Pros Used it for school, one stop shop, all calls content was there, power points, tests, quiz, exams, eventual grading Cons User interface is quirly and hard to follow, seems to to be standardized, not sure if it was a problem by each Professor or simply the platform itself. Documents not always easy to find, uploading assignments was always an issue, had to submit emails to Professors as backups to ensure we'd be graded. 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 VR Verified Reviewer Adjunct Faculty Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Canvas - The Versatility LMS" November 17, 2025 5.0 Overall, within the education field, canvas was a huge improvement from previous albums that I've used. Their versatility, the tracking, and the ability to organize your courses were simplified and very easy to do. It didn't feel clunky, it was very clean, and the user end had a positive experience and as a creator, I also shared that experience as well. Pros Canvas is an extremely versatile LMS because of its capabilities to host and create different files. What I like most about canvas is the ability to create pages that allowed you to link items from various resources. As long as that link stays stable, the user would be able to open and access that link. 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. Cons The main thing that I liked least about canvas was the creation of pages because it did require knowledge of coding in order to make the page appear and look the way you wanted it to. Thankfully I do have experience with coding so I was able to set up the page to look and function as I wanted it to. However, for some of my colleagues, they did have a harder time with that because of their lack of knowledge of coding and they were unable to achieve the kind of look that they wanted to do. Switched from [Blackboard](https://www.capterra.com/p/14500/Blackboard-LMS-for-Business/) The switch to canvas was made because it was a decision made by upper administration to move from blackboard to canvas. 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 JN Jean-Pierre N. Instructional Design Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Canvas Works Like Magic!" December 12, 2025 5.0 Canvas is an excellent Learning management system, user-friendly and Use it heavily in designing courses and integrating different learning tools. Our faculty like it very much. Pros Canvas is a learning management system that is user-friendly with a graphic interface easy to navigate. It can seamlessly integrate different types of learning and has multiple templates that help new users to design assignments, quizzes, and discussion questions. Cons The Canvas gradebook tool can be a bit complex and intimidating for new instructors. The HTML feature of Canvas is not robust enough for the designer who wants tobe more creative. Switched from [Blackboard](https://www.capterra.com/p/14500/Blackboard-LMS-for-Business/) We were looking for a user-friendly LMS that suits our budget. Review Source JH Julianna H. Executive Director Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Canvas is Better than Blackboard " June 27, 2025 5.0 I’ve been using Canvas for about 5 years, both as a teacher and as an Executive Director of a non-profit. Even though it’s obviously specifically for schools, it really has great features you can use for all kinds of projects. Pros It’s incredibly user-friendly and their support service is great. You can do everything from quizzes to links to full lesson plans on Canvas, and there are a ton of add-ons to make lessons more engaging and easy to use. Cons I seriously have nothing bad to say about Canvas. It integrates with seemingly everything and I use it for everything from classes to clubs. Switched from [Google Classroom](https://www.capterra.com/p/186631/Google-Classroom/) Administration made the decision, and I started using it in my own organization. Review Source YD Yanatha D. Assistant Professor Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Cavas best LMS for education" November 16, 2025 5.0 Pros For the value for money, ease of use, customer support, student course management, course management Canvas is spectacular. I haven't ran into bugs and issue and I can't speak on employee management. Cons There is nothing I can write that I lease like about Canvas. The mobile app is useful and it works well. Switched from [Blackboard](https://www.capterra.com/p/14500/Blackboard-LMS-for-Business/) Blackboard has too many issues and it wasn't easy to use. 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 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 VR Verified Reviewer Human Resources Coordinator Hospitality Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Canvas Review" June 25, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with Canvas has been very positive throughout my academic studies. The platform has helped me manage assignments, access course materials, communicate with instructors, participate in discussions, and track grades efficiently. Its user-friendly interface and centralized course management tools make it easy to stay organized and meet deadlines. Overall, Canvas is a reliable and effective learning management system for students and educators. Pros Canvas provides an intuitive and organized learning platform that makes managing courses, assignments, grades, and communication very convenient. The dashboard is easy to navigate, and all course materials, announcements, and deadlines are accessible in one place. Features such as assignment submissions, discussion boards, notifications, and mobile access help students stay engaged and organized. The integration with external tools and collaboration features also enhances the learning experience. Cons Some features can vary depending on how individual institutions configure the platform, which may occasionally create inconsistencies between courses. The mobile app may not always provide the same functionality as the desktop version, and notifications can sometimes become overwhelming if many courses are active simultaneously. 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 JM Justin M. CEO Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I am surprised by how well this is going" January 13, 2026 5.0 My website search visibility is now finally up. So I am happy we are no longer invisible on the web. I do not want to have to go into the nitty gritty details of marketing since I do not know anything about marketing. They actually answer the phone when I call which is more than I can say for our last agency. Pros I am writing this as my laptop is literally burning my legs and the fan sounds like it is going to scream itself hoarse, so I am writing this quickly. \[sensitive content hidden\] were able to somehow get the SEO stuff going, I am relieved I do not have to tell them about my business ten thousand times. The reports are showing up in my email and I do not have to worry about them which is perfect for me. Cons The development work (coding) took forever and moved much slower then I would have liked. That chocolate chip cookie they sent for holiday was a 6/10 at best and extremely dry compared to the other cookies. Communicating with the offshore people was a challenge due to all the different time zones. 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 JM Jordan M. HR Generalist Consumer Goods Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best in the business - all-encompassing LMS" June 20, 2025 4.0 The best LMS tool I have used. As a teacher it was indispensable and very nifty with the amount of integrations, automations, and customization available. As a student, Canvas was easy to use, navigate and understand. I found it to be very functional and easy to upload my submissions using traditional file upload and Google Drive Sync. Pros Canvas was excellent as a student and as a teacher. The process of adding courses, assignments, learning objects, and embedded links was easy and satisfying. My school used Canvas as their primary hub for learning and external sourcing and it worked really well. Grades were easy to enter. Reviewing student submissions and adding comments was seamless. Our integration with Google Suite was a little tricky at times, but once you got the hang of it -- it was critical to our success. Overall, very happy with my experience using this platform. Cons I cannot really think of an overt negative feature of this program. There were of course bugs and concerning overlays, but for the majority of my time using it .. it was great. Review Source TM Tristan M. Engineering Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great experience " January 2, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with canvas is great would highly recommend for people looking for navigation with school and great for your time. Pros I love how canvas is so easy to use and easy support and able to look at my classes and grades as well managing classes Cons Some of the things I don’t like about canvas is how buggy it can be where things won’t load and my app will crash. 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 TE Taya E. Medical Assistant Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Highly Recommend using Canvas for your Classes" June 11, 2025 5.0 Pros I love that Canvas is customizable. You can organize your classes in a list or card format, you can change the colors and there are even websites that allow for further customizations. I love that you can toggle your grade on your classes and that you can easily view your to-do list and upcoming assignments. I love that you can clearly see your inbox and the overall layout of your canvas profile. Cons I don't always love the notification system and I wish there was more customization with that. For example I'd love to be notified when my grade gets entered but not so much when my teacher is editing canvas and assignments and now I have 20 notifications about updates for that class. Yes, it is nice but not always necessary. I also had a hard time when using Canvas on my mobile device. I had a harder time navigating assignments and sometimes I couldn't access things properly like I could on my desktop. 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 VR Verified Reviewer Research Scientist Higher Education Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Seamless Teaching Experience with Canvas" March 19, 2025 5.0 There is only one word to describe my overall experience with Canvas: Excellent. No more Excel sheets to track grades, no more complaints about missing announcements, seamless cloud synchronization, and a centralized learning system. Pros As someone actively involved in teaching, I really appreciate the clean interface and ease of use of Canvas. Whether it's organizing course materials, setting up assignments or quizzes, or making announcements, everything is streamlined and efficient. Additional features like cloud synchronization, discussion boards, and video embedding are incredibly helpful from both the instructor's and students' perspectives. One of the most lifesaver features of CANVAS is SpeedGrader. It allows me to quickly review submissions, leave comments, and provide detailed feedback, making the entire grading process hassle-free and efficient. Cons A common frustration with Canvas is its notification system. While it does notify students in the announcement section, the notification is small and easy to miss. Another minor inconvenience is that although SpeedGrader is a lifesaver, it tends to lag when handling larger class sizes. These are the only minor inconveniences that I least like about Canvas. Review Source MZ Mia Z. Student Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "All in one great platform!" March 2, 2025 5.0 As a graduate student who frequently uses Canvas, the platform serves as a centralized hub where I can access course materials, submit assignments, communicate with instructors, and track my progress—all in one place. Pros It is easy to navigate and intuitive to find course materials, assignments, and grades. Cons The discussion board feature—though functional—feels somewhat outdated compared to modern communication tools. A more intuitive and interactive design could enhance engagement among our students. 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.