--- description: Review of Canvas Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Canvas | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Career Management Systems](/directory/4476/career-management/software) > [Canvas](/software/7732/canvas-instructure) # Canvas Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/7732/canvas-instructure Page: 1 / 174\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/7732/canvas-instructure?page=2) > Canvas by Instructure is a modern, cloud-based learning management system (LMS) designed to simplify and elevate digital learning across a wide range of environments. Trusted by millions of users worldwide, Canvas supports organizations of all sizes—whether delivering instruction in K–12 schools, universities, workforce development programs, or professional learning environments. Canvas serves as the digital foundation for teaching and training, offering intuitive tools to create, deliver, and manage content at scale. It’s built to grow with your organization, from small teams to global institutions, and supports learning in every format—fully virtual, in-person, or hybrid. The platform is known for its ease of use and flexibility, giving instructors and administrators the power to build customized learning experiences without technical barriers. Its clean interface, modular course design, and mobile-first capabilities make it accessible and engaging for learners, no matter where or how they participate. Canvas includes robust functionality to meet both academic and professional learning needs. Users can develop rich course content, incorporate multimedia, administer assessments, and deliver feedback all within the platform. With Canvas Studio, learners and educators can collaborate through video and increase engagement with interactive media tools. Canvas Credentials supports digital badging to recognize skills and achievements, while Canvas Catalog provides a branded storefront experience for promoting and enrolling in course offerings. Canvas integrates with more than 900 tools and platforms, allowing organizations to connect their LMS with the systems and apps they already use. Popular integrations include Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, Adobe, and Zoom, among others. This open ecosystem enables seamless workflows for content delivery, communication, and analytics. In addition to its learning features, Canvas offers a range of tools to support data-informed instruction and training. With Intelligent Insights, administrators and instructors gain access to powerful analytics that track engagement, measure outcomes, and inform strategic decisions. The platform supports a wide variety of use cases, from differentiated instruction and student tracking in K–12, to large-scale curriculum delivery in higher education, to certification and compliance training in professional settings. For learning and development teams, Canvas delivers a scalable, secure environment for onboarding, upskilling, and performance improvement. Mobile apps for teachers, students, and observers ensure that learning stays on track, even on the go. Built-in accessibility features and adherence to privacy and security standards make Canvas a trusted solution for organizations with diverse needs and high expectations. Whether you're shaping the next generation, training your workforce, or launching public sector initiatives, Canvas offers the tools and support needed to make learning more effective, more accessible, and more impactful. Canvas is more than an LMS—it’s your partner in delivering results through learning. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 4326 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 4326 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Instructure - **Location**: Cottonwood Heights, US - **Founded**: 2008 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Canvas offers a free version. Please reach out to Instructure directly for pricing details. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Dutch, English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 208 more ## Features - API - Academic/Education - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Activity Management - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Analytics - Assessment Management - Assignment Management - Asynchronous Learning - Attendance Management - Attendance Tracking - Audio/Video Recording - Benchmarking - Blended Learning - Block Websites/Applications - Built-in Course Authoring - Built-in LMS - Calendar Management ## Integrations (87 total) - 3Play Media - APL nextED - Adobe Connect - Blackboard - Cadmus - Canva - CaptionSync - CerebroLMS - Cerego - ClassIn - Classcraft - Compilatio - Copyleaks - CorrectEnglish - CourseFactory ... and 72 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Career Management Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4476/career-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Career Management Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4476/career-management/software) - [Employee Engagement Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3397/employee-engagement/software) - [Customer Training Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4489/customer-training/software) - [Training Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1232/online-training/software) - [Higher Education Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4253/higher-education/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Class for Web](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/402068/blackboard-collaborate) — 4.2/5 (442 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Canvas revisited" — 5.0/5 > **Theresa** | *3 June 2026* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Based on what you’ve told me before, I think what you like most about Canvas is that it lets you keep your courses organized and structured. > > **Cons**: Grading, feedback, and navigating multiple student submissions can feel more time-consuming and clunky than they should be. > > I enjoy using Canvas because everything in one place: announcements, discussions, assignments, grades, and modules ----- ### "Very Positive Experience with Canvas" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *30 April 2026* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **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. > > Overall, my experience with Canvas has been very positive. It was easy to use throughout my entire college experience. ----- ### "Several years in we still love canvas\!" — 5.0/5 > **Lisa** | *27 May 2026* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: We love how easy it is for teachers to control navigation of their modules and see student progress in real time. The AI features have many levels of control by teachers as well. Students can easily navigate the platform, see due dates and turn in assignments. > > **Cons**: Grade pass back still has issues when synching with our student information system but the issues are much easier to troubleshoot as more controls can now be pushed out globally and there is less for teachers to set up. > > Now that we are several years into using Canvas it is a well-oiled machine. Teacher are able to archive courses and repopulate new ones with saved content. It continues to be worth the effort to get the platform up and running ----- ### "Canvas Is The Best\!" — 5.0/5 > **Ginger** | *19 March 2026* | Higher Education | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **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. > > Overall, I have enjoyed using Canvas\! I have interacted with the platform as instructor, TA, and student and each experience has been good. ----- ### "Canvas: What works and what doesn’t" — 5.0/5 > **Jennifer** | *14 May 2026* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: As a teacher, what stands out most about canvas is that everything is in one place. I can create assignments, create my announcement’s, and it has built in communication for my students. > > **Cons**: What I like least about Canvas is that there is a learning curve at first. The interface isn’t always intuitive. Simple tasks may take too many clicks. > > The overall teacher experience with Canvas is usually a mix of strong organization and real efficiency, balanced with a learning curve and some occasional frustration. ----- Page: 1 / 174\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/7732/canvas-instructure?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/7732/canvas-instructure) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data