2U vs. Canvas Comparison


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About At 2U, we power world-class online higher education. Going beyond traditional learning management systems, we use tech, people, and data to help top universities transform in the digital era—and eliminate the back row in higher ed. For over a decade, we’ve been a trusted education technology partner and brand steward to some of the world’s top universities, helping them launch world-class digital education, and attract great students from across the globe. Student success is at the forefront of everything we do. Our approach is designed to create transformative outcomes—whether students are applying to an online course or searching for their next career move as a degree-program graduate.	About Canvas by Instructure is a cloud-based learning management system for every stage and style of education. Available to institutions of all sizes and types, from individual K-12 classrooms to universities to companies with a blended or fully virtual environment. As the hub of your digital learning environment, Canvas offers complete LMS functionality, including standards-based grade books, course content authoring, customizable student assessments, mobile communication, video learning, and digital badging, (just to name a few). Canvas LMS integrates with your institution's existing SIS and other teaching tools. With over two hundred different LTI tools educators can customize courses and monitor engagement with classes or individual students. Canvas also has top-rated mobile apps to keep everyone informed and connected, on the go, on any device. Take teaching and learning to the next level with Canvas LMS, the foundation of the Instructure Learning Platform.
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Audience Higher education and enterprise organizations seeking for an online Learning Management system	Audience Available to institutions of all sizes and types, from individual K-12 classrooms to universities to companies with a blended or fully virtual environment.
Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported	Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Supported Online Supported
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	Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros Canvas is simple to learn and understand software. Very intuitive features. User friendly interface. Easy to use and setup. Helps in growing effectively. Customer support team are very supportive. Ready to help 24/7. Easy to customise. Helps in building skills as well. Cons No dislikes found till now. Will update further.
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Company Information 2U Founded: 2008 United States 2u.com	Company Information Instructure Founded: 2008 United States www.instructure.com
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Categories Learning Management Systems (LMS) Supported	Categories Classroom Management Supported Gradebook Supported Higher Education Supported Learning Management Systems (LMS) Supported School Management Supported
	Learning Management Systems (LMS) Features Academic / Education Supported Asynchronous Learning Supported Blended Learning Supported Built-In Course Authoring Supported Corporate / Business Supported Customizable Not Supported eCommerce Not Supported eLearning Companies Supported Gamification Supported Learner Portal Supported Mobile Learning Supported Open Source Not Supported SCORM Compliance Supported Synchronous Learning Supported Video Conferencing Supported Show More Features Classroom Management Features Attendance Management Supported Block Websites/Applications Supported Built in LMS Supported Collaboration Tools Supported For Classroom Supported For Labs Supported Internet Usage Monitoring Supported Real-time Chat Supported Remote Access/Control Supported Report Cards Supported Support Audio/Images/Video Supported Tests/Assessments Supported Transcripts Supported View Student Monitors Supported Gradebook Features Attendance Tracking Supported Class Summary Supported Curve Scores Supported Grade Calculations Supported Individualized Assessments Supported Lesson Planning Supported Parent Portal Supported Progress Reports Supported Report Cards Not Supported Teacher Dashboard Supported Weighted Assignments Supported School Management Features Bookstore Management Not Supported Cafeteria Management Not Supported Curriculum Management Supported Facility Management Not Supported Financial Management Not Supported Higher Education Supported Housing Management Not Supported Independent / Private Supported K-12 Supported Library Management Not Supported Online Calendar Supported Online Payments Supported Parent / Student Portal Supported Preschool Not Supported Reporting/Analytics Supported School District Supported Special Education Supported Vocational / Trade Schools Not Supported
Integrations 5X Not Supported ANTON Not Supported APIANT Not Supported Blackboard Collaborate Not Supported Blocksi Not Supported Clixie AI Not Supported DrillBit Plagiarism Not Supported Equatio Not Supported Genius Learning Not Supported Marq Not Supported Mediasite Not Supported Netboard.me Not Supported Panopto Not Supported RingCentral Video Not Supported SmartClass Not Supported TrustExam Not Supported Voxy Not Supported Wisenet Not Supported e2s Connect Not Supported miniOrange Not Supported Show More Integrations	Integrations 5X Supported ANTON Supported APIANT Supported Blackboard Collaborate Supported Blocksi Supported Clixie AI Supported DrillBit Plagiarism Supported Equatio Supported Genius Learning Supported Marq Supported Mediasite Supported Netboard.me Supported Panopto Supported RingCentral Video Supported SmartClass Supported TrustExam Supported Voxy Supported Wisenet Supported e2s Connect Supported miniOrange Supported Show More Integrations View All 122 Integrations
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