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Watermark Planning & Self-Study vs. Canvas LMS

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricWatermark Planning & Self-Study

by Watermark

Canvas LMS

by Instructure

Overall rating4.24.5
Review count711,839
Ease of use8.18.7
Ease of setup7.98.3
Quality of support8.58.7
Meets requirements8.68.9
NPS43.66197262.875289
Small Business14.1%12.8%
Mid-Market64.8%44.9%
Enterprise21.1%42.3%
Total page views2533,087
Total LLM citations1,67820,263

Watermark Planning & Self-Study

Watermark gives higher education institutions the tools they need to easily track, manage, and examine their data. For over twenty years, colleges and universities have used Watermark solutions to complete assessment and accreditation requirements, capture and analyze student feedback, showcase faculty accomplishments, and improve student engagement. Watermark's Educational Impact Suite (EIS) puts data into context so faculty and staff can focus on what really matters: institutional and student success.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Tools
  • Assessments
  • Features
  • PowerPoint Integration
  • Customization

Canvas LMS

Canvas by Instructure is a versatile, cloud-based learning management system (LMS) designed to transform online learning across every stage of education. Since its launch in 2011, Canvas has become the foundational hub for digital classrooms, empowering institutions to deliver high-quality instruction from K-12 to Corporate Training. Trusted by millions worldwide, Canvas remains the #1 educational software and the core of the Instructure ecosystem.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • User-Friendly
  • Intuitive Experience
  • Feature Diversity
  • Intuitive Interface
  • Navigation Ease