We performed a comparison between Canvas LMS and SAP SuccessFactors Learning based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Learning Management Systems (LMS) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."Its easy adaptability to whatever form or methodology you are using to teach is valuable. It tends to be seamless, and it is very much a self-intuitive product. It requires almost no instruction, and you can be fully up to speed and ready to run on it. You can bring someone in who has never worked with any online learning or LMS system, and in a week's timeframe, they would almost be fully functional because Canvas is so simple to use."
"We have been using Canvas LMS, and overall, it has served our needs well for managing courses and general settings."
"I used a lot of other systems in my IT career and Canvas LMS truly has everything that I would look for in an enterprise system."
"The solution is easy to access."
"The integration with Zoom is a notable feature. It allows for seamless access to live class sessions directly from Canvas after authentication, enabling quick entry into Zoom calls. You can also schedule Zoom calls or private recordings directly within Canvas, making it convenient, especially for situations like self-recording exams. Additionally, Canvas excels in collaboration and discussion capabilities. Users can engage in discussions on various topics, and there's the option to create custom groups for more focused interactions. These groups provide a level of privacy and isolation from the broader class, which is a significant advantage."
"The product's flexibility is exceptional."
"They have a more extensive support base in terms of infrastructure."
"It's easy to follow. It flows well, and it's easy to use."
"The best feature of SAP SuccessFactors Learning for me is the assignment profile. It's a rather specific feature, but this is what comes to mind."
"The most valuable features of the solution were the deployment and onboarding."
"SAP SuccessFactors Learning is very user-friendly."
"SAP SuccessFactors Learning is highly scalable."
"One valuable aspect of SAP SuccessFactors Learning is its stability and established customer base, particularly evident in modules like Employee Central."
"The interface is really friendly, and the training embedded in it is very easy to use, explore, and search. The catalog is pretty strong."
"I find the user interface user-friendly compared to the initial application."
"It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution."
"It would be good to be able to do teleconferencing within the LMS."
"The learning curve is not steep, but it is intermediate."
"In our working, we are encountering many challenges with Canvas LMS. One of the major area is their business model which is having a very different pricing structure. The structure is made in such a way that the license fee is needed to be paid for the complete year even if the student has been enrolled for a programme of short duration. This structure is not conducive with our needs and hence, in the past few years, been increasing our costs manifold. Along with this, Canva LMS also lacks many functionalities such as notifications and adaptive learning. There is a specific issue with the licensing model that affects us in continuous education. The inability to reuse a license for the same course in different terms hinders our cost efficiency. For instance, if a program runs from January to April, we are required to pay for the license twice within the same academic year. This contrasts with other platforms like Hyper, where reusing a license is possible, allowing us to use the same license multiple times in different terms. Along with the use, we are exploring the integration of artificial intelligence into our processes, and Canvas LMS falls short in this regard. While some platforms allow connections with external AI services, Canvas does not currently offer built-in artificial intelligence capabilities, a feature we find valuable for enhancing the learning experience."
"The high-tech interactivity with other software, like ArcGIS or RSA Archer, can be better. It is not as easily compatible with them. You can put apps in it that the students can then access, but the routing of apps through the Canvas system slows down functionality on the other types of products."
"There are a couple of areas that could be improved. Firstly, the discussion feature is not very interactive and can be slow to respond, making it less intuitive at the moment. This is an aspect that needs substantial improvement. Another point to consider is related to the cost of the LMS system. It's perceived as relatively expensive, which has led to discussions about transitioning away from Canvas, potentially to a more cost-effective alternative. This cost-related aspect is a significant factor to consider when implementing such a system."
"It would be nice to be able to do more real-time comprehensive reporting with Canvas LMS."
"The solution could be upgraded and improved."
"The product could be integrated with a talent management system."
"What needs improvement in SAP SuccessFactors Learning is the user interface. The user management and the integration of the whole suite could also be improved. The solution also needs to be modernized because at the moment, it's a little bit outdated. It's old-fashioned, and though it has a data import feature, that's just plain outdated. SAP SuccessFactors Learning doesn't have any cutting-edge features."
"There is room for enhancement in their core HR system, Employee Central."
"This solution does not support right to left for the Arabic Language, and the Arabic text support is very bad."
"SAP SuccessFactors Learning doesn't have a punch-in and punch-out facility."
"I am talking about SAP in general, so there are multiple screens that you have to go through, and it takes some time to get used to it."
"The certifications are valid for only six months."
"The initial installation could be a bit easier."
"Licensing is a major challenge in the solution."
Canvas LMS is ranked 7th in Learning Management Systems (LMS) with 8 reviews while SAP SuccessFactors Learning is ranked 4th in Learning Management Systems (LMS) with 22 reviews. Canvas LMS is rated 8.6, while SAP SuccessFactors Learning is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Canvas LMS writes "Intuitive, easy to learn, and easy to adapt to various teaching methodologies". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SAP SuccessFactors Learning writes "An easy-to-deploy and stable solution helpful for multiple HR-related activities". Canvas LMS is most compared with Google Classroom, CYPHER Learning, Schoology Learning, Moodle and Brightspace, whereas SAP SuccessFactors Learning is most compared with Workday, Moodle, Litmos, Cornerstone Learning and Wombat Security Education Platform. See our Canvas LMS vs. SAP SuccessFactors Learning report.
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