Canvas by Instructure AlternativesLearning Management Systems and other similar apps like Canvas by Instructure

Canvas by Instructure is described as 'The world's #1 Learning Management System for schools, teachers and educators. Learn more about implementing the best LMS today' and is a learning management system in the remote work & education category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Canvas by Instructure for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, Windows and Self-Hosted apps. The best Canvas by Instructure alternative is Moodle, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Canvas by Instructure are Chamilo, Edme, Frappe LMS and Osvitalab.

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Canvas by Instructure alternatives page was last updated Mar 12, 2025
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  1. Moodle icon

    Moodle

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    Moodle is an open source tool for creating online dynamic web sites for their students. To work, it needs to be installed on a web server somewhere, either on one of your own computers or one at a web hosting company.

    139 Moodle alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    Moodle Demosite Screenshot

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  PHP IDE

    Moodle VS Canvas by Instructure

     

    • Moodle is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Canvas by Instructure.

    • Moodle is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Canvas by Instructure.

    • Moodle is Free and Open SourceCanvas by Instructure is Freemium and Open Source
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    Chamilo

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    Chamilo is an open-source (under GNU/GPL licensing) e-learning and content management system, aimed at improving access to education and knowledge globally. It is backed up by the Chamilo Association, an international ONG based in Europe.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BE flagBelgium
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    Chamilo LMS open campus available at: http://campus.chamilo.org

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Quizzes
    2.  Two-factor Authentication
    3.  Task Time Tracking
    4.  No Tracking
    5. Google Calendar icon  Sync with Google Calendar
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  WYSIWYG Support
    8.  Gamification
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Calendar View
    11.  Reminders
    12.  Cloud Sync

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  4. Edme icon

    Edme

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    Innovative platform enabling teachers and language schools to create interactive language courses, catering to various proficiency levels, enhancing engagement, promoting flexible learning, and connecting a global learner community, cost-effectively improving teaching quality.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • EE flagEstonia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Dashboard

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Educational

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Screen Sharing
    4.  Gamification
    5.  No Coding Required
    6.  Real time collaboration
    7.  Ad-free

    Edme VS Canvas by Instructure

     

    • Edme is the most popular SaaS alternative to Canvas by Instructure.

    • Edme is Freemium and ProprietaryCanvas by Instructure is Freemium and Open Source
    • Edme is Lightweight and Privacy focusedCanvas by Instructure is not according to our users
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    Frappe LMS

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    Easy to use, open-source Learning Management System.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Frappe LMS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Onboarding

    Frappe LMS VS Canvas by Instructure

     
  7. Osvitalab icon

    Osvitalab

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    Osvitalab delivers all the necessary features to start online learning. Easy setup and based in the cloud. Customer & Tech support is included default in all plans. Perfect for Education business, Infobusiness, Private Teachers, and Corporate training.

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Lesson view

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Osvitalab VS Canvas by Instructure

     

    • Osvitalab is the most popular commercial alternative to Canvas by Instructure.

    • Osvitalab is Paid and ProprietaryCanvas by Instructure is Freemium and Open Source
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    .LRN

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    Originally developed at MIT, .LRN claims to be the most widely adopted enterprise class open source Learning Management System solution.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

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    Vidwat

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    A cloud-based school management software that simplifies admissions, fees, HR, accounting, library, hostel, and website management while enhancing student enrollment for schools and colleges.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Vidwat screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  Cloud Sync

    Vidwat VS Canvas by Instructure

     
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    Cloudschool

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    Cloudschool is a free, personal, cloud-based LMS for teachers. It's the easiest way to create and deliver lesson content.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Dashboard View

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Cloud based

    Cloudschool VS Canvas by Instructure

     
  12. eFront icon

    eFront

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    eFront is an easy to use, visually attractive, SCORM certified, eLearning and Human Development Platform.

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

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    LMS Collaborator

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    Cloud Learning Management System for corporate onboarding, personnel development, and assessment with flexible integration abilities.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    Home page

    LMS Collaborator Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Gamification
    4.  Knowledge base
    5.  Performance Assessment

    LMS Collaborator VS Canvas by Instructure

     
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    Fedena

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    Fedena is an complete college & school ERP software, it offers 50+ features like admission management, examination, online fees collection, transportation management, & many others which digitizes the entire operations of an institution hassle-free.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Fee management view in mobile app

    Properties

    1.  Educational

    Features

    1.  Attendance management

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    Sakai

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    Historically, the community has aligned around a single project, the Sakai Collaboration and Learning Environment (CLE). This project has also drawn in the Open Source Portfolio (OSP), including it in the Sakai CLE.

    81 Sakai alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    Sakai VS Canvas by Instructure

     
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