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Awesome Screenshot vs Canvas

Awesome Screenshot logo

Awesome Screenshot

Software

Screen capture and image annotation

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Canvas logo

Canvas

Software

Open-source LMS for engaging learning experiences

From
$5/student-year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Awesome Screenshot has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Canvas covers Course management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Awesome Screenshot and Canvas actually diverge.

Attributes where Awesome Screenshot and Canvas differ
AttributeAwesome ScreenshotCanvas
Starting priceFree$5/student-year
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsChrome, Firefox, Edge, SafariWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20072008

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Awesome Screenshot

  • Screen capture
  • Annotation tools
  • Cloud storage
  • Screen recording
  • Chrome support
  • Firefox support
  • Edge support
  • Safari support

Only in Canvas

  • Course management
  • Assignment submission
  • Gradebook
  • Discussion forums
  • Quizzes
  • Mobile app
  • Video conferencing
  • Analytics

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Awesome Screenshot

No use cases recorded yet. See the Awesome Screenshot review.

Canvas

  • Online coursesnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Blended learningnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Course managementnot Awesome Screenshot
  • Student assessmentnot Awesome Screenshot

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Awesome Screenshot

Nothing recorded yet. See the Awesome Screenshot review.

Canvas

  • Basic analytics lack predictive intelligence or advanced student success insights
  • Course structure is traditional and may not support competency-based or adaptive learning paths without supplementary tools

Pricing, plan by plan

Awesome Screenshot

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Screen capture
    • Basic annotation
    • Cloud storage

Canvas

$5/student-year

No published plan breakdown. See the Canvas review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Awesome Screenshot if

  • You need screen capture.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari.
  • You also want annotation tools.
Awesome Screenshot review

Choose Canvas if

  • You need course management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want assignment submission.
Canvas review

Questions people ask

Is Awesome Screenshot or Canvas better?
Neither clearly leads. Awesome Screenshot starts at Free and Canvas at $5/student-year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Awesome Screenshot or Canvas?
Awesome Screenshot has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Awesome Screenshot and $5/student-year for Canvas.
Does Awesome Screenshot or Canvas run on more platforms?
Awesome Screenshot runs on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari. Canvas runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Awesome Screenshot for free?
Yes. Awesome Screenshot has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Canvas starts at $5/student-year.
What can Awesome Screenshot do that Canvas cannot?
Awesome Screenshot covers Screen capture, Annotation tools, Cloud storage, Screen recording. Canvas covers Course management, Assignment submission, Gradebook, Discussion forums.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Canvas: Does Canvas work offline?

Canvas has launched offline access for its student mobile app, allowing students to view pre-selected course content without internet. However, offline access is view-only and submissions require reconnecting to the internet.

Source
Canvas: What integrations does Canvas support?

Canvas supports hundreds of external applications through its App Center using LTI standards, including video platforms, plagiarism detection tools, and digital textbooks through a standardized integration framework.

Source
Canvas: How does Canvas handle course analytics?

Canvas provides built-in reporting that covers grades and student engagement, but lacks predictive analytics or advanced student success insights that some institutions require.

Source
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