# Canvas LMS (Instructure)

> World's most-loved LMS for teaching and learning

- **Canonical URI:** https://www.vioscale.ai/software/canvas-lms-instructure
- **Category:** LMS & Training Software
- **Homepage:** https://www.instructure.com/canvas
- **Also known as:** canvas-lms-instructure
- **Profile claimed by vendor:** no
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-01T21:21:13.609Z

## Vioscale score

**28.2 / 100**, confidence 17% (low).

Composite of weighted, independently-sourced signals (no user reviews, no vendor payment).

| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence present |
|---|--:|--:|--:|:--:|
| price_level | 0 | 10 | 0 | - |
| reliability | 50 | 12 | 600 | ✓ |
| capabilities | 28.9 | 32 | 925 | ✓ |
| github_stars | 72.2 | 5 | 361.2 | ✓ |
| integrations | 0 | 18 | 0 | - |
| github_activity | 0 | 18 | 0 | ✓ |
| release_cadence | 0 | 10 | 0 | - |
| security_posture | 5 | 12 | 0 | - |
| package_downloads | 0 | 26 | 0 | - |
| pricing_transparency | 0 | 16 | 0 | - |
| stackoverflow_activity | 0 | 12 | 0 | - |

## About

Canvas is a learning management system designed to deliver dynamic learning experiences to students and educators. It supports K-12, higher education, and business/government learning initiatives.

_Independently observed._

## Capabilities

_The capabilities that matter for LMS & Training Software. "-" = undocumented, not absent._

| Capability | Supported |
|---|:--:|
| **Core** | |
| Platform type | LMS |
| **Standards** | |
| Content-standard support | - |
| LTI support | - |
| **Content** | |
| Native course authoring | - |
| Off-the-shelf content library | - |
| **Training** | |
| Compliance training tracking | - |
| **Delivery** | |
| Virtual classroom / ILT | - |
| Learning paths | - |
| Gamification | - |
| **Segment** | |
| Extended enterprise | - |
| **Admin** | |
| SSO / SCIM | - |
| **Accessibility** | |
| Accessibility | - |
| **Deployment** | |
| Self-hostable | - |
| **Analytics** | |
| Learning analytics / reporting | ✓ |

## Facts

Every value below carries its source and our confidence. Facts are re-crawled on a freshness schedule.

### activity

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| activity.commits_last_30d | 0 | [link](https://github.com/instructure/canvas-lms/pulse) | 2026-08-01 | 65% (medium) |

### adoption

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| adoption.github_stars | 6,756 | [link](https://github.com/instructure/canvas-lms) | 2026-08-01 | 90% (high) |

### language

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| language.primary | Ruby | [link](https://github.com/instructure/canvas-lms) | 2026-08-01 | 90% (high) |

### license

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| license.spdx | AGPL-3.0 | [link](https://github.com/instructure/canvas-lms) | 2026-08-01 | 95% (high) |

### pricing

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pricing.model | commercial | [link](https://www.instructure.com/canvas) | 2026-08-01 | 40% (low) |

### reliability

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| reliability.status_page | yes | [link](https://status.instructure.com) | 2026-08-01 | 60% (medium) |

### security

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | [link](https://www.instructure.com/.well-known/security.txt) | 2026-08-01 | 60% (medium) |

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