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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    ELMO Software

    Score7.2 out of 10
    N/AELMO Software (ASX:ELO) is a cloud-based solution that helps thousands of organisations across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom to manage their people, process and pay. ELMO solutions span the entire employee lifecycle from ‘hire to retire’. They can be used together or stand-alone, and are configurable according to an organisation’s unique processes and workflows.N/A
    Pricing
    CanvasELMO Software
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    CanvasELMO Software
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsMust contact vendor for pricing information.—
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    Community Pulse
    CanvasELMO Software
    Considered Both Products
    Instructure
    No answer on this topic
    ELMO Software
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    88%
    Would buy again
    21 Answers
    100%
    Would buy again
    15 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    95%
    Delivers good value for the price
    18 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    5 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    88%
    Happy with the feature set
    21 Answers
    93%
    Happy with the feature set
    14 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    13 Answers
    86%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    14 Answers
    88%
    Implementation went as expected
    7 Answers
    Features
    CanvasELMO Software
    Learning Management
    Comparison of Learning Management features of Canvas and ELMO Software
    Feature
    Canvas
    9.0
    42 Ratings
    11% above category average
    ELMO Software
    -
    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
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Canvas and ELMO Software
    Feature
    Canvas
    -
    Ratings
    ELMO Software
    7.9
    11 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Employee demographic data00 Ratings8.09 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration00 Ratings7.78 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings7.27 Ratings
    Organizational charting00 Ratings8.38 Ratings
    Organization and location management00 Ratings7.88 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings8.65 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Canvas and ELMO Software
    Feature
    Canvas
    -
    Ratings
    ELMO Software
    8.1
    5 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings8.25 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings8.14 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings8.23 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings7.83 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Canvas and ELMO Software
    Feature
    Canvas
    -
    Ratings
    ELMO Software
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Approval workflow00 Ratings8.53 Ratings
    Balance details00 Ratings8.53 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Canvas and ELMO Software
    Feature
    Canvas
    -
    Ratings
    ELMO Software
    7.9
    10 Ratings
    4% below category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings8.05 Ratings
    Update personal information00 Ratings8.010 Ratings
    View company policy documentation00 Ratings8.26 Ratings
    Employee recognition00 Ratings7.66 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Canvas and ELMO Software
    Feature
    Canvas
    -
    Ratings
    ELMO Software
    7.7
    6 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Report builder00 Ratings7.56 Ratings
    Pre-built reports00 Ratings7.76 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings7.84 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Canvas and ELMO Software
    Feature
    Canvas
    -
    Ratings
    ELMO Software
    7.8
    7 Ratings
    3% below category average
    New hire portal00 Ratings8.26 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools00 Ratings7.44 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Canvas and ELMO Software
    Feature
    Canvas
    -
    Ratings
    ELMO Software
    7.8
    8 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Individual goal setting00 Ratings8.28 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings8.08 Ratings
    Performance tracking00 Ratings7.38 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Canvas and ELMO Software
    Feature
    Canvas
    -
    Ratings
    ELMO Software
    7.6
    10 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Performance plans00 Ratings7.710 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans00 Ratings7.710 Ratings
    Review status tracking00 Ratings6.78 Ratings
    Review reminders00 Ratings7.79 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency00 Ratings8.29 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Canvas and ELMO Software
    Feature
    Canvas
    -
    Ratings
    ELMO Software
    7.4
    7 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings7.96 Ratings
    Candidate ranking00 Ratings7.66 Ratings
    Candidate search00 Ratings6.45 Ratings
    Candidate development00 Ratings7.96 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Canvas and ELMO Software
    Feature
    Canvas
    -
    Ratings
    ELMO Software
    7.5
    5 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Job Requisition Management00 Ratings7.84 Ratings
    Company Website Posting00 Ratings7.74 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media00 Ratings7.32 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings6.82 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings7.82 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking00 Ratings7.53 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings7.94 Ratings
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    Score8 out of 10
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    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    D2L Brightspace
    Score7.8 out of 10
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    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    CanvasELMO Software
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.3
    (84 ratings)
    8.6
    (15 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.3
    (5 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.4
    (10 ratings)
    8.0
    (15 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (11 ratings)
    7.6
    (8 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.5
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    CanvasELMO Software
    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[.]
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    ELMO Software
    The performance review process is clear and easy to complete, for both employee and manager. I have experienced this in both roles, with my own staff, and undergoing my own review with my manager. I haven't experienced scenarios where it is less appropriate, I think our HR department customised the software well to our needs.
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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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    ELMO Software
    • Has extensive courses library (theory and video library).
    • Very responsive, resourceful and efficient support team.
    • Stuff survey - great range of available templates.
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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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    ELMO Software
    • Help seems unavailable.
    • A guide or how-to would be extremely appreciated - I haven't found any, at least for user level.
    • User interface could follow a more standard/familiar approach.
    • Some panes should be collapsible (e.g. the right "Work Flow" area, which gives very little help).
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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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    ELMO Software
    No answers on this topic
    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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    ELMO Software
    Once I learned the specific way of doing things, the software became very logical and ergonomic. It is easy to use and is an excellent resource for many of the specific tasks required for my role, especially in relation to staff onboarding and management. It is also excellent as a resource for my own personal HR information.
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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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    ELMO Software
    I am not sure whether you are asking how the learning & development team rates ELMO Software or how ELMO supports our team when issues arise with the software? It is not my decision to purchase the software nor am I involved with the maintenance of the software.
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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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    ELMO Software
    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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    ELMO Software
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    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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    ELMO Software
    I was not involved
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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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    ELMO Software
    Aspen is more straightforward in creating a course of personal development recognized by our industry, but your ELMO Software is generally easier to use. As the workforce in our company is very often built by the majority of people with basic academic background education, IE they often have only just completed year 10... it is very important your element of making it easy to understand, using simple words and clear explained multiple choices in the final quiz
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    Professional Services
    Instructure
    No answers on this topic
    ELMO Software
    Did not use
    Incentivized
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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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    ELMO Software
    • It has been helpful
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