Learning Management · head to head
Edmodo vs Canvas
Edmodo
Learning Management
Social learning network for K-12 education
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Canvas
Learning Management
Open-source LMS for engaging learning experiences
- From
- $5/student-year
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Edmodo has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Edmodo covers Class management, Canvas covers Course management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Edmodo and Canvas actually diverge.
Identical on both: platforms (Web, IOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Learning Management), founded (2008).
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 Edmodo
- Class management
- Assignments
- Messaging
- Library
- Progress tracking
- Parent accounts
- Google Classroom
- Microsoft 365
Only in Canvas
- Course management
- Assignment submission
- Gradebook
- Discussion forums
- Video conferencing
- Analytics
- Zoom
- Microsoft Teams
Both cover
- Quizzes
- Mobile app
- Web support
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Edmodo
- Classroom communicationnot Canvas
- Assignment managementnot Canvas
- Resource sharingnot Canvas
- Parent engagementnot Canvas
Canvas
- Online coursesnot Edmodo
- Blended learningnot Edmodo
- Course managementnot Edmodo
- Student assessmentnot Edmodo
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Edmodo
Nothing recorded yet. See the Edmodo 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
Edmodo
Free- FreeFree
- Classes
- Assignments
- Messaging
Canvas
$5/student-yearNo published plan breakdown. See the Canvas review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Edmodo if
- You need class management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want assignments.
Choose Canvas if
- You need course management.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want assignment submission.
Questions people ask
- Is Edmodo or Canvas better?
- Neither clearly leads. Edmodo 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, Edmodo or Canvas?
- Edmodo has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Edmodo and $5/student-year for Canvas.
- Does Edmodo or Canvas run on more platforms?
- Edmodo runs on Web, IOS, Android. Canvas runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Edmodo for free?
- Yes. Edmodo has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Canvas starts at $5/student-year.
- What is Edmodo best used for?
- Edmodo is most often used for classroom communication, assignment management, resource sharing, parent engagement. Of those, classroom communication and assignment management are not what Canvas is typically brought in for.
- What can Edmodo do that Canvas cannot?
- Edmodo covers Class management, Assignments, Messaging, Library. Canvas covers Course management, Assignment submission, Gradebook, Discussion forums. Both handle Quizzes, Mobile app, Web support, IOS support.
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.
SourceCanvas: 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.
SourceCanvas: 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.
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