Canvas LMS

Learning management platform for K-12 and higher education course delivery and assessment.

by InstructureOfficial site ↗Source code ↗

Pricing: custom
License: open-source
Open source: No

Editorial review

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Facts & attributes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Tags(open-source;cloud-native): LMS, K-12, higher education, corporate learning, assessment, open sourceVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): SaaS, mobileVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerified
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): customVerified
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/instructure/canvas-lmsVerified
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): AGPL-3.0Verified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): SpeedGrader grading with contextual feedback, Gradebook with learner-progress views, Blueprint courses for scaled curriculum deployment, Canvas Data raw event-level data access, In-app reporting of course activity and engagement, Free student, teacher and parent mobile appsVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

API available(true/false): trueVerification pending

Support · Docs · Services

Support channels(email;ticket;chat;phone;community): support portal, community, regional officesVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Schools, universities and organisations delivering accessible online learning, assessment and credentialing at scaleVerification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): mid-market, enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): K-12 teaching and learning, Higher education course delivery, Workforce development and employee learning, Professional certification and continuing educationVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 2008Verified
Headquarters country(US): United StatesVerified
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerification pending

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