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    Canvas

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/AInstructure is an educational software company based in Sandy, Utah. It is the developer of the Canvas learning management system, which is a comprehensive software package that competes with such systems as Blackboard Learning System, SumTotal and Saba.N/A

    Ecwid by Lightspeed

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AEcwid allows customers the ability to create an online store to any webpage or social media profile. Boasting hundreds of thousands of merchants in 175 countries as users, Ecwid aims to provide everything needed to reach customers wherever they are: in-person, through a website, Instagram, Facebook, Amazon, or Google Shopping. In addition, Ecwid’s point-of-sale integrations, email marketing integrations, and dedicated mobile app allow sellers to manage marketing merchandising, and sales - any…

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    Pricing
    CanvasEcwid by Lightspeed
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Starter
    $5
    per month
    Venture
    $30
    per month
    Business
    $55
    per month
    Unlimited
    $130
    per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    CanvasEcwid by Lightspeed
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional DetailsMust contact vendor for pricing information.A 16% discount is offered for annual billing.
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    Community Pulse
    CanvasEcwid by Lightspeed
    Considered Both Products
    Instructure
    No answer on this topic
    Ecwid
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    88%
    Would buy again
    21 Answers
    91%
    Would buy again
    10 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    95%
    Delivers good value for the price
    18 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    11 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    88%
    Happy with the feature set
    21 Answers
    82%
    Happy with the feature set
    9 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    13 Answers
    91%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    10 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    14 Answers
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    11 Answers
    Features
    CanvasEcwid by Lightspeed
    Learning Management
    Comparison of Learning Management features of Canvas and Ecwid by Lightspeed
    Feature
    Canvas
    9.0
    42 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Ecwid by Lightspeed
    -
    Ratings
    Course authoring8.142 Ratings00 Ratings
    Course catalog or library9.838 Ratings00 Ratings
    Player/Portal9.932 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning content9.035 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile friendly9.041 Ratings00 Ratings
    Progress tracking & certifications8.138 Ratings00 Ratings
    Assignments8.142 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance management9.033 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning administration9.037 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning reporting & analytics9.039 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social learning9.034 Ratings00 Ratings
    Gamification9.62 Ratings00 Ratings
    Single Sign On (SSO) Enabled Learning9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Online Storefront
    Comparison of Online Storefront features of Canvas and Ecwid by Lightspeed
    Feature
    Canvas
    -
    Ratings
    Ecwid by Lightspeed
    10.0
    13 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Product catalog & listings00 Ratings10.013 Ratings
    Product management00 Ratings10.013 Ratings
    Bulk product upload00 Ratings10.06 Ratings
    Branding00 Ratings10.011 Ratings
    Mobile storefront00 Ratings10.011 Ratings
    Product variations00 Ratings10.013 Ratings
    Website integration00 Ratings10.012 Ratings
    Visual customization00 Ratings10.013 Ratings
    Online Shopping Cart
    Comparison of Online Shopping Cart features of Canvas and Ecwid by Lightspeed
    Feature
    Canvas
    -
    Ratings
    Ecwid by Lightspeed
    10.0
    12 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Abandoned cart recovery00 Ratings10.011 Ratings
    Checkout user experience00 Ratings10.011 Ratings
    Online Payment System
    Comparison of Online Payment System features of Canvas and Ecwid by Lightspeed
    Feature
    Canvas
    -
    Ratings
    Ecwid by Lightspeed
    10.0
    12 Ratings
    18% above category average
    eCommerce security00 Ratings10.012 Ratings
    eCommerce Marketing
    Comparison of eCommerce Marketing features of Canvas and Ecwid by Lightspeed
    Feature
    Canvas
    -
    Ratings
    Ecwid by Lightspeed
    10.0
    11 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Promotions & discounts00 Ratings10.011 Ratings
    Personalized recommendations00 Ratings10.07 Ratings
    SEO00 Ratings10.09 Ratings
    eCommerce Business Management
    Comparison of eCommerce Business Management features of Canvas and Ecwid by Lightspeed
    Feature
    Canvas
    -
    Ratings
    Ecwid by Lightspeed
    10.0
    13 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Order processing00 Ratings10.013 Ratings
    Inventory management00 Ratings10.011 Ratings
    Shipping00 Ratings10.012 Ratings
    Custom functionality00 Ratings10.013 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    CanvasEcwid by Lightspeed
    Small Businesses
    Google Classroom
    Score8 out of 10
    Shopify Plus
    Score8.9 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Schoology Learning
    Score8 out of 10
    Shopify
    Score8.7 out of 10
    Enterprises
    D2L Brightspace
    Score7.8 out of 10
    IBM Digital Commerce
    Score9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    CanvasEcwid by Lightspeed
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.3
    (84 ratings)
    10.0
    (13 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.3
    (5 ratings)
    9.6
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    9.4
    (10 ratings)
    10.0
    (8 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (11 ratings)
    8.6
    (7 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.5
    (2 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    CanvasEcwid by Lightspeed
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Instructure
    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[.]
    Incentivized
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    Ecwid
    Ecwid is absolutely perfect for any business that is looking to start out with online sales and mobile point-of-sale. Many times, business owners may have limited experience in setting up a website or point-of-sale. Having to spend on this expertise with a limited budget can be frustrating. Ecwid allows you to have great results even if you are a novice.
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    Pros
    Instructure
    • 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.
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    Ecwid
    • Clarity - there has been very little confusion and need to reach out to Customer Support for help
    • Consistency - no big, crazy updates or changes have been made to the format of Ecwid during my time using it, so I know when I log in to preform my business tasks I can always locate what I need and accomplish what is at hand easily
    • Simplicity - everything is so clear and straightforward. It's like e-commerce for dummies.
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    Cons
    Instructure
    • 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.
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    Ecwid
    • Recurring billing - ability to bill subscription customers without having to go to my payment gateway
    • Robust order management - very limited in managing orders, therefore I had to subscribe to a different software
    • Expensive customization - if you want to customize anything, it is very expensive
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Instructure
    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.
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    Ecwid
    The value given by Ecwid is unmatched. When combined with the ease of use of the product, it is a no-brainer to continue to use the product. The only thing that could cause us to switch is if some feature we needed which is not available which is unlikely based on the feature list we reviewed when making the decision to go with them.
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    Usability
    Instructure
    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
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    Ecwid
    I gave a 9 instead of a 10 only because I haven't figured out a function or two. I believe it has less to do with Ecwid's overall usability and more to do with my own understanding and skill level, but regardless, it may also have something to do with the limits of Ecwid's functions.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Instructure
    No answers on this topic
    Ecwid
    Always available. Very reliable
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    Performance
    Instructure
    No answers on this topic
    Ecwid
    Good overall performance both in desktop and mobile
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    Support Rating
    Instructure
    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
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    Ecwid
    I have always received the support I need in a timely manner. I enjoy receiving emails every week on trending business topics and new suggestions. They often serve as a reminder for me to include new e-commerce tools into our strategy. And I've always had great experiences with reaching out to the support team with specific questions.
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    In-Person Training
    Instructure
    The training sessions were broken down into several days as well as different levels depending upon the knowledge of the user
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    Ecwid
    No answers on this topic
    Online Training
    Instructure
    The online tutorials and videos are very clear and addressed the issues/questions that I had about using the system.
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    Ecwid
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Instructure
    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
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    Ecwid
    Fast and simple implementation of Ecwid's solutions. Easy to learn and navigate
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    Alternatives Considered
    Instructure
    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.
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    Ecwid
    We sell a product that requires certain controls to sell and most of the companies we researched had specific policies preventing us from selling on their platform. We aren't selling anything dangerous, they are parts of ammunition (the shell casings) and not entire ammunition rounds. Most other vendors restrict the sales of firearms and ammunition, but even when just selling a part used to create ammunition, we were still restricted. I'm not really sure why they restrict sales of products like ours from different vendors. Ecwid had no such restrictions and were happy to confirm that for us.
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    Scalability
    Instructure
    No answers on this topic
    Ecwid
    Good scalability. I use the second plan and there are 2 more plans that I could use if I needed other features or services
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    Return on Investment
    Instructure
    • 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.
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    Ecwid
    • We have not been able to measure the ROI as of yet, as we cannot get out of the gate with customization required.
    • It can be implemented quickly for basic online stores.
    • Once the system is configured, ROI will dramatically go up.
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    ScreenShots

    Ecwid by Lightspeed Screenshots

    Screenshot of Ecwid store looks perfect on any smartphone and automatically adapts to your customer’s screen size — laptops, tablets, smart TVs or smart watches.Screenshot of Manage your Ecwid store wherever you are from your mobile device.Screenshot of Mobile app for every store. Your customers can shop from their mobile devices with your own dedicated native app and utilize advanced features like Apple Pay.