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Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS
(1,489)
4.4 out of 5
Canvas LMS
By Instructure
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Chamilo LMS
Chamilo LMS
(18)
4.9 out of 5
Chamilo LMS
By Chamilo Association
At a Glance
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS
Star Rating
(1,489)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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Chamilo LMS
Chamilo LMS
Star Rating
(18)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 Forever
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Canvas LMS excels in its "Analytics dashboard" feature, providing detailed insights into student performance, while Chamilo LMS offers a more basic reporting system that some users find less informative.
  • Reviewers mention that Chamilo LMS shines in "Ease of Use" with a perfect score of 10.0, making it particularly appealing for small businesses, whereas Canvas LMS, with a score of 8.5, may require a steeper learning curve for new users.
  • G2 users highlight that Canvas LMS has robust "Automated grading" capabilities, scoring 8.6, which helps instructors save time, while Chamilo LMS's grading features are noted to be less comprehensive, leading to some user frustration.
  • Users on G2 appreciate Chamilo LMS for its "Entry Level Price" of $0 Forever, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious organizations, whereas Canvas LMS does not offer a free tier, which may deter some potential users.
  • Reviewers say that Canvas LMS provides a more extensive "Pre-made Content" library, scoring 8.2, which is beneficial for educators looking for ready-to-use resources, while Chamilo LMS's content offerings are perceived as limited by some users.
  • Users report that both platforms have strong "Mobile compatibility," but Chamilo LMS scores higher at 8.5, indicating a more user-friendly mobile experience, which is crucial for learners who prefer accessing courses on-the-go.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Canvas LMS
No pricing available
Chamilo LMS
Chamilo LMS
$0
Forever
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Free Trial
Canvas LMS
Free Trial is available
Chamilo LMS
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
984
9.0
14
Ease of Use
8.5
992
10.0
15
Ease of Setup
8.0
334
9.6
13
Ease of Admin
8.3
325
9.6
13
Quality of Support
8.5
842
9.5
14
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
279
9.2
12
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
948
10.0
14
Features by Category
AssessmentHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
8.5
66
Not enough data
Assessment delivery
8.6
59
Not enough data
8.8
56
Not enough data
8.1
41
Not enough data
Grading and reporting
8.6
58
Not enough data
7.9
39
Not enough data
8.8
59
Not enough data
8.7
57
Not enough data
Administration
8.1
40
Not enough data
8.6
56
Not enough data
Digital Learning PlatformsHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.5
114
Not enough data
Learning Content
8.2
72
Not enough data
8.6
87
Not enough data
8.7
96
Not enough data
7.8
71
Not enough data
Personalization
8.5
82
Not enough data
8.3
82
Not enough data
8.8
94
Not enough data
Reporting and Analytics
8.9
94
Not enough data
8.9
88
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Learning Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Talent ManagementHide 2 FeaturesShow 2 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Corporate Learning Management SystemsHide 29 FeaturesShow 29 Features
Not enough data
8.9
6
Course Authoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Delivery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Interface
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training eLearningHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS
Chamilo LMS
Chamilo LMS
Canvas LMS and Chamilo LMS are categorized as Learning Management System (LMS) and Corporate Learning Management Systems
Unique Categories
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS is categorized as Assessment and Digital Learning Platforms
Chamilo LMS
Chamilo LMS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
13.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
44.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
42.2%
Chamilo LMS
Chamilo LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
62.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS
Higher Education
42.4%
Education Management
27.7%
E-Learning
12.7%
Primary/Secondary Education
6.9%
Information Technology and Services
1.1%
Other
9.1%
Chamilo LMS
Chamilo LMS
Information Technology and Services
31.3%
Higher Education
12.5%
E-Learning
12.5%
Research
6.3%
Public Policy
6.3%
Other
31.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Abha G.
AG
Abha G.
Verified User in Education Management

Canvas makes communication between students, TAs and the professors very convenient. I have used it as a TA and as a student. Uploading and accessing the grades is very easy. The students can upload their assignments online and TAs and teachers can grade...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Higher Education

I have been using this software for 5 years now and I still struggle and I am a pretty technology savvy person. It is not user friendly and I constantly have to search for items that I am needing to view. You can' view the grade book in its entirety and the...

Chamilo LMS
Chamilo LMS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Hubert B.
HB
Hubert B.
Verified User in Higher Education

As an computer engineer Chamilo is easy to install and has a very low RAM and CPU consumption. As an LMS administrator, no configuration is needed to start using the platform, integration with an existing information system is easy. If needed, you can...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Andreu d.
AD
Andreu d.
Verified User in Government Administration

Chamilo has to improve in some connections by native way. There are some functional plugins but it's important to have more community and more developers because the product is amazing.

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Discussions
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS Discussions
How can I hide all grades?
2 comments
DH
There is! You “mute assignment” which can be done by clicking the down arrow on the assignments from the grades screen. When you have inputted all the grades...Read more
Future canvas updates
2 comments
Kris B.
KB
You can view (and even participate) in the product development progress here: https://community.canvaslms.com/community/ideas Read more
How many days of training did you get/give your staff before using Canvas?
2 comments
TG
We offered a two hour training face to face for all of our instructors. Many of our instructors are not local, so we also created a training course and...Read more
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Chamilo LMS
Chamilo LMS Discussions
A free LMS? What's the trick?
1 comment
Official Response from Chamilo LMS
The list of features is simply too long to cover. Why not give it a try? Go to https://campus.chamilo.org, create a teacher account and get cracking, or try...Read more
Can you brand Chemilo with your own company logo?
1 comment
Jose Arturo M.
JM
Hi, It is quite easy to change the default Chamilo LMS logo, just follow the steps described in this video: https://youtu.be/GA0Yw8AVp8URead more
call logout method from another domain
1 comment
Nicolas D.
ND
In the next version of Chamilo 1.11.12, there will be a SSO Oauth2 plugin that will enable to configurer the SSO with laravel. There is no endpoint to call...Read more
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