Compare Canvas LMS vs Moodle vs Sakai vs Trainual

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Description	Learning management software is an educational technology application for administrators, teachers and students to access material and services provided by the school institution. Canvas is ... Read More	Moodle is a Learning Management System (LMS) that can be used to create and manage online courses and for online collaboration. It features a tight integration with third-party tools, ... Read More	Sakai is a learning management system on the market, designed for higher education institutions. Sakai provides a place for instructors to create online courses and publish study materials ... Read More
Entry Level Pricing	Not Available	Starts from $120	Not Available
Free Trial Availability	Get Free Trial	Free Trial available	No free trial
Spotsaas Score	9.5/10	9.5/10	9.1/10
User Ratings	4.4 (3551)	4.2 (2783)	4.1 (151)
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Total Features	12 Features	13 Features	11 Features
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Starting From	Not Available	$120	Not Available
Pricing Plans	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
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Organization Types supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business Individuals Freelancers	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business Individuals Freelancers	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business Individuals Freelancers
Platforms Supported	Browser Based (Cloud) Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac Browser Based (Cloud)	Browser Based (Cloud) Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac Browser Based (Cloud)	Browser Based (Cloud) Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac Browser Based (Cloud)
Modes of support	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online
API Support	Available	Available	Not Available
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User Reviews

User Ratings	4.4 (based on 3551 reviews)	4.2 (based on 2783 reviews)	4.1 (based on 151 reviews)
Rating Distribution	Excellent 0 Very Good 0 Good 0 Poor 0 Terible 0	Excellent 0 Very Good 0 Good 0 Poor 0 Terible 0	Excellent 0 Very Good 0 Good 0 Poor 0 Terible 0
Expert's Review generated by AI	Canvas is a reliable and user-friendly Learning Management System (LMS) that enhances digital learning experiences for educational institutions. I found its cloud-based accessibility and seamless ...Read more	Moodle is a versatile and widely adopted learning management system that excels in customization, scalability, and open-source flexibility. I’ve appreciated its extensive integration options and ...Read more	Sakai is a solid choice for academic institutions looking for a dependable, education-focused LMS. I found its centralized course management features to be particularly helpful in streamlining ...Read more
Pros and Cons	Works with various third-party applications and learning tools. Supports multimedia content, assignments, quizzes, and discussions. Intuitive design makes navigation easy for students, teachers, and administrators. As a SaaS platform, Canvas allows users to access learning materials from any device. As a cloud-based service, outages may affect accessibility at times Some institutions may find restrictions in design and course layout flexibility.	Moodle offers robust third-party integration with platforms like Google Apps, Blackboard, and Khan Academy, enhancing its collaborative and educational reach. SCORM compliance and Open Badges support provide excellent tracking, reporting, and recognition features for learner progress and certification. The built-in WYSIWYG editor makes course creation and content updates easy, even for non-technical users. Mobile support ensures learners can access content anytime, anywhere, promoting flexibility and engagement. Initial setup and customization may require technical expertise or IT support. Performance can lag when heavily loaded with plugins or large user bases without proper optimization.	Sakai offers a centralized platform where instructors can easily publish study materials and students can access them without confusion. The system supports assignment submissions, grading, and feedback, creating a seamless academic workflow. Integrated discussion boards foster active engagement and communication between students and instructors. Its focus on higher education ensures tools are tailored to the specific needs of academic institutions. The user interface feels outdated compared to newer LMS platforms, affecting overall user experience. Customization and third-party integration options can be limited without technical assistance.
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Integrations

Integration with other apps	Adobe Connect 3.7 (1939 reviews)	No Integration information available.	MediaSite 4 (12 reviews) Zoom 3.7 (69243 reviews) BigBlueButton 4.1 (50 reviews)

Customers

Customers	No Customers information available.	Ballistic Learning eAbyas VidyaMantra	No Customers information available.

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Screenshots	1 Screenshots	No screenshots available.	No screenshots available.
Videos	3 Videos	5 Videos	2 Videos

Alternatives

Alternatives	Trainual 4.7 TalentLMS 4.1 Moodle 4.2	Trainual 4.7 TalentLMS 4.1 Brightspace 4.1	Trainual 4.7 TalentLMS 4.1 Brightspace 4.1

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Yes, both Canvas LMS and Moodle offer a Free Trial.

Canvas LMS is designed for Large Enterprises, Medium Business and Small Business.

Moodle is designed for Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Medium Business and Small Business.

The starting price of Moodle begins at $120/Year, while pricing details for Canvas LMS are unavailable.

Some top alternatives to Canvas LMS includes Trainual, TalentLMS, Moodle, Brightspace, Edmodo, SAP Litmos, Courseplay, eloomi, ScholarLMS, Cloudschool, TheStudentCampus and PowerLMS.

Some top alternatives to Moodle includes Trainual, TalentLMS, Brightspace, Canvas LMS, Courseplay, LMS365, ScholarLMS, Cloudschool, TheStudentCampus, LMS Collaborator and Precoro.

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Compare Canvas LMS vs Moodle vs Sakai vs Trainual

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