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990 Ratings
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Based on 990 reviews and ratings
Top Rated
243 Ratings
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Based on 243 reviews and ratings
Feature Set Ratings
Learning Management
Canva
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A

8.1
Canvas
81%
Canvas ranks higher in 13/13 features
Canvas ranks higher in 13/13 features
Course authoring
N/A
0 Ratings

8.2
82%
41 Ratings
Course catalog or library
N/A
0 Ratings

7.5
75%
38 Ratings
Player/Portal
N/A
0 Ratings

7.9
79%
32 Ratings
Learning content
N/A
0 Ratings

7.4
74%
33 Ratings
Mobile friendly
N/A
0 Ratings

6.4
64%
40 Ratings
Progress tracking & certifications
N/A
0 Ratings

8.2
82%
37 Ratings
Assignments
N/A
0 Ratings

8.7
87%
41 Ratings
Compliance management
N/A
0 Ratings

8.0
80%
32 Ratings
Learning administration
N/A
0 Ratings

8.0
80%
36 Ratings
Learning reporting & analytics
N/A
0 Ratings

7.6
76%
38 Ratings
Social learning
N/A
0 Ratings

6.9
69%
33 Ratings
Gamification
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
100%
1 Rating
Single Sign On (SSO) Enabled Learning
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
100%
1 Rating
Attribute Ratings
- Canva is rated higher in 4 areas: Likelihood to Recommend, Likelihood to Renew, Implementation Rating, Product Scalability
- Canvas is rated higher in 2 areas: Usability, Support Rating
Likelihood to Recommend
8.9
Canva
89%
161 Ratings

8.5
Canvas
85%
83 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew
9.7
Canva
97%
6 Ratings

9.3
Canvas
93%
5 Ratings
Usability
9.3
Canva
93%
12 Ratings

10.0
Canvas
100%
8 Ratings
Availability
10.0
Canva
100%
1 Rating

Canvas
N/A
0 Ratings
Performance
10.0
Canva
100%
1 Rating

Canvas
N/A
0 Ratings
Support Rating
6.4
Canva
64%
27 Ratings

9.0
Canvas
90%
18 Ratings
In-Person Training
Canva
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
Canvas
100%
1 Rating
Online Training
Canva
N/A
0 Ratings

8.0
Canvas
80%
1 Rating
Implementation Rating
10.0
Canva
100%
3 Ratings

8.4
Canvas
84%
5 Ratings
Product Scalability
10.0
Canva
100%
1 Rating

8.0
Canvas
80%
1 Rating
Likelihood to Recommend
Canva
Suitable: SchoolUniversityMasterEntry and mid-JobsIn these scenarios the ease of creating designs, presentations, infographics, and the variety of resources it provides make it ideal for working with large teams, it should be noted that it includes a wide variety of fonts, as well as colors. Nonsuitable: Due to the lack of some vectors in the free versions, cant be used in more formal scenarios.

Verified User
Professional in Engineering
Government Administration Company, 51-200 employeesCanvas
It is really well suited for school situations like knowing what [assignments] need to be done when, getting feedback, getting points, finding the slides that the teacher used for explaining an [assignment] or theory. I think It would be less suited in business situations because it's [primarily] made to be a [one-way] communication tool for schools. Businesses need more control on individual levels I think[.]
Student
Thomas MoreE-Learning, 10,001+ employees
Pros
Canva
- Provides readily accessible approved fonts and colors for our university publications.
- A great selection of templates to select from.
- Lots of resources for design, like photos, clip art, backgrounds, and other design elements.
- The ability to share your design with others at the university.
- The ability to download your design as a png, pdf, jpg, svg, even MP4 video or gif.
- Easy to edit and alter the design and not lose what you had by creating clones of previous designs and then make the changes.
Global Programs Specialist
Alcorn State UniversityEducation Management, 501-1000 employees
Canvas
- Creativity options for teachers to create a virtual space that still has fun graphics and accessibility options.
- Canvas has versatility in viewing options for assignment due dates such as the calendar built in feature as well as the dashboard options to display upcoming and due assignments.
- Allowing teachers to create community with each other and collaborate in each-other's space.
- Discussion platforms within classrooms for students to communicate with each-other and with their teachers.
- Easy messaging portal within each virtual classroom.

Verified User
Professional in Other
Education Management Company, 1-10 employeesCons
Canva
- Some pretty basic fonts are missing from the database, which proves to be annoying when trying to stay on brand
- Pre-grouping sections of templates can be a hassle to figure out
- Creating your own template from scratch can have it's hiccups, but that could be my lack of design experience.

Verified User
Employee in Marketing
Computer Software Company, 51-200 employeesCanvas
- Their integration with Big Blue Button was a bust for distance learning. Would be great to see them collaborate with Zoom or Google Meets.
- Their "feature request" process is slow and cumbersome at times because it relies on user "up votes" to get ideas addressed by the developers.
- They seem to have a lot of turn-over with their staff. We get a new Customer Success Manager far more frequently than with other vendors.
Coordinator of Instructional Technology
Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day SchoolEducation Management, 201-500 employees
Pricing Details
Canva
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$12.95 per month
Canva Editions & Modules
Edition
Pro | $12.951 |
---|---|
Enterprise | $30.002 |
- per month
- Per Month Per User
Additional Pricing Details
—Canvas
General
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Canvas Editions & Modules
—
Additional Pricing Details
Must contact vendor for pricing information.Likelihood to Renew
Canva
Canva 9.7
Based on 6 answers
The ease of use makes Canva a powerful tool for manipulating images, creating original content, and testing ideas without requiring the involvement of graphic design or more time-intensive image editing software such as Photoshop. While it doesn't have the full functionality of a mature software, such as Photoshop, The speed and simplicity of Canva makes it a necessity in a business of any size
Web Content Specialist
Scully & ScullyRetail, 51-200 employees
Canvas
Canvas 9.3
Based on 5 answers
The other LMS tools have fallen behind. One reason is they are not able to update their systems, features, toolsets in a timely manner. While other LMS providers release bug fixes and new features several times a year, schools struggle to install and implement them in a timely manner. It is not uncommon for a school to take 6 months to a year to fully install and implement new releases on other LMS platforms. With Canvas, those features are released every 3 weeks, and there is nothing for a school to do other than choose to turn them on once released. This has allowed Instructure to innovate faster, and get new features and tools to customers quicker. Other factors include great pricing, customer support, and the innovative way in which LTI is implemented in the tool.
Director - Teaching and Learning Technology
Utah State UniversityHigher Education, 1001-5000 employees
Usability
Canva
Canva 9.3
Based on 12 answers
It is super easy to use, but it could be limiting if you're on a small device. It is easier on a bigger device because you can resize graphics and text easier than with your fingers on a small device. I do think it's perfect and easy for non-designers who don't have any training. As long as you have a good eye for visuals, Canva is a wonderful substitute for graphics programs on-the-go.
Graphic Designer
Shishido CreativeGraphic Design, 1-10 employees
Canvas
Canvas 10.0
Based on 8 answers
The functions in Canvas are well integrated and consistent across the application, and mostly intuitive. Overall navigation and setup is streamlined through integrated features and navigation. The feedback we've gotten from our program participants is that it is easy to learn to use. It also integrates well with third party software like Google Docs and Blackboard Collaborate web conferencing software
Online Instructional Designer
World SavvyEducation Management, 11-50 employees
Reliability and Availability
Canva
Canva 10.0
Based on 1 answer
I have yet to encounter Canva being offline in at least 6 years of using it regularly. They also announce well in advance if there may be upgrades to the code and the hours during which there may be issues accessing the service.
Web Content Specialist
Scully & ScullyRetail, 51-200 employees
Canvas
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Performance
Canva
Canva 10.0
Based on 1 answer
I haven't ever had issues with a slow-loading site and there haven't been any lag issues within the software. There have been maybe a handful of times over the past six years where I have tried to upload a large image and it will slow down as it loads the last megabyte, but I have yet to have the system time out or require any interference by me
Web Content Specialist
Scully & ScullyRetail, 51-200 employees
Canvas
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
Canva
Canva 6.4
Based on 27 answers
Overall, Canva is easy to use, easy to train others to use, allows for creativity with a professional look without enormous associated costs. The mobile apps works almost as easily, but at a minimum allows for easy review and downloading in a pinch. Really, anyone can learn to use Canva quickly and will immediately benefit from the results.

Verified User
Director in Research & Development
Non-Profit Organization Management Company, 1001-5000 employeesCanvas
Canvas 9.0
Based on 18 answers
I do not personally use Canvas support since we have a central office that helps us. However, our central office always has the answers we need and are always able to solve our issues - so I would assume that get great support from the Canvas team on their end. They also offer great training, which uses materials directly from Canvas
Alumni Development Manager, College of Education
Florida State UniversityEducation Management, 1001-5000 employees
In-Person Training
Canva
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Canvas
Canvas 10.0
Based on 1 answer
The training sessions were broken down into several days as well as different levels depending upon the knowledge of the user
Adjunct Professor
Auburn UniversityHigher Education, 5001-10,000 employees
Online Training
Canva
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Canvas
Canvas 8.0
Based on 1 answer
The online tutorials and videos are very clear and addressed the issues/questions that I had about using the system.
Adjunct Professor
Auburn UniversityHigher Education, 5001-10,000 employees
Implementation Rating
Canva
Canva 10.0
Based on 3 answers
Remember to download the mobile app onto your phone for easy image manipulation on the go. Adding company colors, logos, and typefaces to your company account is an easy process. When images are uploaded, these can also be shared between accounts within a company, as can canvases you've created for easy editing among teams.
Web Content Specialist
Scully & ScullyRetail, 51-200 employees
Canvas
Canvas 8.4
Based on 5 answers
Once you purchase and sign the contract there is nothing to install or hardware to buy. You can almost immediately start using it and have courses up and going within weeks. We signed in December and had pilot courses online ready to go for the start of school in January
Director - Teaching and Learning Technology
Utah State UniversityHigher Education, 1001-5000 employees
Alternatives Considered
Canva
I have only tried Photoshop as an alternative to Canva and I don't know any other competitors.However, I don't know if Photoshop is a direct alternative to Canava because Canva is mostly tailored to people with no design skills, whereas Photoshop has more capabilities for mostly designers.Photoshop had a steep learning curve and a lot of functionality, some of which was complex for my needs. For quick images, Canva was more efficient than something more advanced such as Photoshop
Director & Co-Founder
AltosightInternet, 1-10 employees
Canvas
Canvas is more secure, has a cleaner design, and has more features. For the features, they have in common canvas still stacks up against [Smart school] by going for the extra mile. Besidfor e that, [the] canvas looks a lot more [professional] than [Smart school]. I didn't make the decision myself to get canvas instead of [Smart school] but I'm happy they did.
Student
Thomas More MechelenHigher Education, 1001-5000 employees
Scalability
Canva
Canva 10.0
Based on 1 answer
Very easy to add accounts and share content between them. Collaboration is also easy to manage and can be done on a project-by-project basis. The cloud-based software means it is incredibly fast to add a coworker and have them editing images within minutes. A live internet connection is required to access Canva so this is something to consider if expecting to use the software while on journeys without access to wifi etc
Web Content Specialist
Scully & ScullyRetail, 51-200 employees
Canvas
Canvas 8.0
Based on 1 answer
No answer on this topic is available.
Return on Investment
Canva
- As far as ROI is concerned, Canva has proven itself time and time again as having a positive impact for business.
- Just yesterday, I had to prepare an hour-long presentation on the fly; the great reviews of the presentation and the materials (all made in Canva) only served to advertise for Canva and it proves that Canva is a smart investment.
- I don't think in the time that I have been a Canva pro user that I can say that my ROI has been negatively impacted. Highest recommendation. The software more the casually pays for itself time and time again.
Online Course Designer and Professor
University of ConnecticutE-Learning, 5001-10,000 employees
Canvas
- Canvas has helped us provide a more robust online component to our courses.
- Canvas has helped us better adapt to a rapidly changing educational landscape.
- Canvas has reduced the time that we have to spend training faculty on how to use our learning management system.

Verified User
Professional in Information Technology
Higher Education Company, 501-1000 employees