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# Compare Canvas vs Knewton

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> Detailed comparison between Canvas and Knewton. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Canvas | Knewton |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 5.0/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 4309 | 2 |
| **Starting Price** | - | US$4,500.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Documentation |

## Best for

### Canvas

Designed for organizations of all sizes and types—from schools and universities to businesses and public sector teams delivering blended or virtual learning.

### Knewton

Adult education in colleges, continuing education, ESL, workforce, educational programs associated with hospitals, churches, corporations, secondary, post-secondary, nonprofit, proprietary schools

## Key features

### Canvas

- Assessment Management
- Attendance Tracking
- Class Scheduling
- Course Library
- Curriculum Management
- Customisable Templates
- Faculty/Staff Management
- For Higher Education
- For Schools
- K-12
- Parent Portal
- Real-Time Data
- Reminders
- Reporting/Analytics
- Scheduling
- School District
- Skills Tracking
- Student Information/Records
- Video Conferencing

### Knewton

- Assessment Management
- Attendance Tracking
- Class Scheduling
- Curriculum Management
- Faculty/Staff Management
- For Higher Education
- K-12
- Reporting/Analytics
- School District
- Special Education
- Student Information/Records

## Links

- [View Canvas Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/127214/canvas)
- [View Knewton Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/169497/knewton)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/127214/169497/canvas/vs/knewton)

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