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Canvas vs Forma LMS Comparison (2026)

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Overview

Canvas is a modern, cloud-based LMS that helps organizations of all sizes deliver impactful learning. Whether you're teaching students, onboarding new hires, or running a training program, Canvas makes it simple to build, manage, and scale engaging learning experiences.

Forma LMS is an open-source eLearning platform designed to help businesses provide corporate training related to talent management, integrability, and task management to employees. It focuses on large organizations and consulting companies.

  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials
  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

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No pricing info

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

Starting from

98

Per month

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

User reviews

4.6

4.3K

5

4

3

2

1

2.8K

1.2K

216

38

20

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
78%
would recommend this app

4.6

192

5

4

3

2

1

114

71

7

0

0

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
87%
would recommend this app

Pros

“It provides a reliable platform for managing courses, tracking assignments, collaborating with classmates, and monitoring academic progress.”
SM

Sahil M.

Student

“In addition, the integration of discussion boards, quizzes, and learning resources created a smooth and convenient learning experience that supported both in-person and online coursework effectively.”
AC

Anish C.

Student

“The dashboard provided a clear overview of upcoming tasks, announcements, and course materials, which helped me stay organized throughout the semester.”
AC

Anish C.

Student

Pros

“What I liked most about Forma LMS is its flexibility and powerful features, such as customizable courses, learning paths, and detailed reporting.”
HC

Himani C.

Senior Manager

“It’s a reliable and flexible platform for corporate training, with strong features and customization options, though it requires some effort during the initial setup.”
Us

Umang s.

Data Engineer

“It’s a solid platform for managing employee training and online learning, especially for companies that want customization without spending too much on licensing.”
IG

Ishita G.

Software Engineer

Cons

“No customizability, the modules do not save your place or mark when you've already reviewed information, cannot remove old/unused classes, no customer support, highly complicated for professors.”
JB

Julia B.

Student

“Some advanced settings and administrative functions can be difficult to navigate for new users.”
SM

Sahil M.

Student

“Some features feel hidden in menus, and occasional bugs appear during updates.”
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Hameeda T.

Analyst

Cons

“I also find the setup and customization process slow and sometimes confusing, and the support and integrations are not as strong as other modern LMS options.”
HC

Himani C.

Senior Manager

“Some parts of the interface feel a little outdated compared to other modern LMS platforms.”
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Aman R.

Software Developer

“The user interface feels a bit outdated compared to some modern LMS platforms.”
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Muhammad O.

Salesforce Trainer

  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review15 days ago
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  • Last review4 months ago

Key features

  • Total features123
  • API
  • Academic/Education
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Management
  • Activity Tracking
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Analytics
  • Assessment Management
  • Assignment Management
  • Asynchronous Learning
  • Attendance Management
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Audio/Video Recording
  • Benchmarking
  • Blended Learning
  • Block Websites/Applications
  • Built-in Course Authoring
  • Built-in LMS
  • Calendar Management
  • Certificates
  • Certification & Licensing
  • Certification Tracking
  • Chat/Messaging
  • Class Scheduling
  • Class Summary
  • Classroom Management
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Commenting/Notes
  • Communication Management
  • Compliance Management
  • Compliance Tracking
  • Conferencing
  • Content Library
  • Content Management
  • Corporate/Business
  • Course Authoring
  • Course Library
  • Course Management
  • Course Publishing
  • Course Tracking
  • Curriculum Management
  • Curve Scores
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Questions
  • Customizable Reports
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Import/Export
  • Discussions/Forums
  • Document Management
  • Document Storage
  • Drag & Drop
  • Email Management
  • Employee Portal
  • Employee Training
  • Engagement Tracking
  • Enrollments/Onboarding
  • Event Calendar
  • Faculty/Staff Management
  • Feedback Management
  • File Sharing
  • For Classroom
  • For Higher Education
  • For Schools
  • Gamification
  • Grade Calculations
  • Gradebook
  • Individualized Assessments
  • Instructor-Led Courses
  • Interactive Content
  • Interactive Learning
  • Interoperability
  • K-12
  • Learner Portal
  • Learning Management
  • Learning Paths/Tracks
  • Lesson Planning
  • Media Import
  • Media Management
  • Mobile Access
  • Mobile Learning
  • Multi-Language
  • Multimedia Support
  • Offboarding
  • Onboarding
  • Parent Portal
  • Progress Reports
  • Progress Tracking
  • Question Library
  • Quizzes
  • Real-Time Data
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Real-time Broadcasting
  • Reminders
  • Remote Access/Control
  • Report Cards
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Role-Based Permissions
  • SCORM Compliance
  • Scheduling
  • School District
  • Scoring
  • Screen Sharing
  • Self Service Portal
  • Self-paced Learning
  • Single Sign On
  • Skills Assessment
  • Skills Tracking
  • Social Learning
  • Storyboarding
  • Student Information/Records
  • Student Management
  • Student Portal
  • Support Audio/Images/Video
  • Surveys & Feedback
  • Synchronous Learning
  • Talent Management
  • Teacher Dashboard
  • Template Management
  • Tests/Assessments
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Training Administration
  • Training Companies
  • Training Management
  • User Management
  • Video Conferencing
  • Video Management
  • Video Streaming
  • Video Support
  • Virtual Classroom
  • Weighted Assignments
  • eCommerce Management
  • eLearning Companies
  • Total features72
  • API
  • Academic/Education
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Management
  • Activity Tracking
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Analytics
  • Assessment Management
  • Assignment Management
  • Asynchronous Learning
  • Attendance Management
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Audio/Video Recording
  • Benchmarking
  • Blended Learning
  • Block Websites/Applications
  • Built-in Course Authoring
  • Built-in LMS
  • Calendar Management
  • Certificates
  • Certification & Licensing
  • Certification Tracking
  • Chat/Messaging
  • Class Scheduling
  • Class Summary
  • Classroom Management
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Commenting/Notes
  • Communication Management
  • Compliance Management
  • Compliance Tracking
  • Conferencing
  • Content Library
  • Content Management
  • Corporate/Business
  • Course Authoring
  • Course Library
  • Course Management
  • Course Publishing
  • Course Tracking
  • Curriculum Management
  • Curve Scores
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Questions
  • Customizable Reports
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Import/Export
  • Discussions/Forums
  • Document Management
  • Document Storage
  • Drag & Drop
  • Email Management
  • Employee Portal
  • Employee Training
  • Engagement Tracking
  • Enrollments/Onboarding
  • Event Calendar
  • Faculty/Staff Management
  • Feedback Management
  • File Sharing
  • For Classroom
  • For Higher Education
  • For Schools
  • Gamification
  • Grade Calculations
  • Gradebook
  • Individualized Assessments
  • Instructor-Led Courses
  • Interactive Content
  • Interactive Learning
  • Interoperability
  • K-12
  • Learner Portal
  • Learning Management
  • Learning Paths/Tracks
  • Lesson Planning
  • Media Import
  • Media Management
  • Mobile Access
  • Mobile Learning
  • Multi-Language
  • Multimedia Support
  • Offboarding
  • Onboarding
  • Parent Portal
  • Progress Reports
  • Progress Tracking
  • Question Library
  • Quizzes
  • Real-Time Data
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Real-time Broadcasting
  • Reminders
  • Remote Access/Control
  • Report Cards
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Role-Based Permissions
  • SCORM Compliance
  • Scheduling
  • School District
  • Scoring
  • Screen Sharing
  • Self Service Portal
  • Self-paced Learning
  • Single Sign On
  • Skills Assessment
  • Skills Tracking
  • Social Learning
  • Storyboarding
  • Student Information/Records
  • Student Management
  • Student Portal
  • Support Audio/Images/Video
  • Surveys & Feedback
  • Synchronous Learning
  • Talent Management
  • Teacher Dashboard
  • Template Management
  • Tests/Assessments
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Training Administration
  • Training Companies
  • Training Management
  • User Management
  • Video Conferencing
  • Video Management
  • Video Streaming
  • Video Support
  • Virtual Classroom
  • Weighted Assignments
  • eCommerce Management
  • eLearning Companies

Integrations

  • Total integrations61
  • 3Play Media
  • AI Image Detector
  • Adobe Connect
  • Blackboard
  • Canva
  • ClassIn
  • Classcraft
  • Compilatio
  • CorrectEnglish
  • CozyRoc SSIS+ Components Suite
  • Digiexam
  • Diigo
  • Echo360
  • Eduframe
  • Enrole
  • GETMARKED Digitaliser
  • GoReact
  • GoSignMeUp
  • Google Calendar
  • Google Classroom
  • Google Docs
  • Google Drive
  • Gradescope
  • H5P
  • Honorlock
  • IntelliBoard
  • Kaltura
  • Kami
  • Kritik
  • Learning Stream
  • Mainstay
  • McGraw-Hill Connect
  • Microsoft 365
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Moodle
  • Nearpod
  • Nectir
  • NoRedInk
  • Panopto
  • PlagiarismCheck.org
  • Poll Everywhere
  • Powtoon
  • ProctorU
  • Proctorio
  • ReadSpeaker
  • ScreenPal
  • Soundtrap
  • TestWe
  • Top Hat
  • Twitter/X
  • UbiCast
  • Ulearn
  • VEED
  • Vedamo Virtual Classroom
  • Verdantis MDM Suite
  • WooCommerce
  • Wooclap
  • YuJa
  • Zoom Workplace
  • ampEducator
  • illumichat
  • iorad
  • Total integrations4
  • 3Play Media
  • AI Image Detector
  • Adobe Connect
  • Blackboard
  • Canva
  • ClassIn
  • Classcraft
  • Compilatio
  • CorrectEnglish
  • CozyRoc SSIS+ Components Suite
  • Digiexam
  • Diigo
  • Echo360
  • Eduframe
  • Enrole
  • GETMARKED Digitaliser
  • GoReact
  • GoSignMeUp
  • Google Calendar
  • Google Classroom
  • Google Docs
  • Google Drive
  • Gradescope
  • H5P
  • Honorlock
  • IntelliBoard
  • Kaltura
  • Kami
  • Kritik
  • Learning Stream
  • Mainstay
  • McGraw-Hill Connect
  • Microsoft 365
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Moodle
  • Nearpod
  • Nectir
  • NoRedInk
  • Panopto
  • PlagiarismCheck.org
  • Poll Everywhere
  • Powtoon
  • ProctorU
  • Proctorio
  • ReadSpeaker
  • ScreenPal
  • Soundtrap
  • TestWe
  • Top Hat
  • Twitter/X
  • UbiCast
  • Ulearn
  • VEED
  • Vedamo Virtual Classroom
  • Verdantis MDM Suite
  • WooCommerce
  • Wooclap
  • YuJa
  • Zoom Workplace
  • ampEducator
  • illumichat
  • iorad

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