EasyClass vs Canvas
Canvas is a world-class LMS. But most private institutions need more than course delivery — they need academics, administration, finance, and operations in one place. Here's how EasyClass and Canvas compare.
An LMS vs a Student Lifecycle Platform
Canvas and EasyClass overlap in course management, but they serve fundamentally different scopes. Canvas excels at course delivery and learner experience. EasyClass covers the full institution — academics, administration, finance, and compliance — in a single platform.
The Canvas approach
- Deploy Canvas for course delivery and assignments
- Add a separate SIS for student records and transcripts
- Integrate a billing tool for invoicing and payments
- Manage video hosting, certificates, and attendance with additional tools
A powerful LMS — but you'll need 3–4 systems to run your institution.
The EasyClass approach
- Set up your programs, cohorts, and fee structures
- Configure courses, transcripts, and attendance in one place
- Go live with classes, invoicing, and communications
One platform for the full student lifecycle. No integration gymnastics.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | EasyClass | Canvas |
|---|---|---|
| Program & Curriculum Management | ||
| Program structures with semesters, cohorts, course catalogs | Native | Course-centric, no program management |
| Cohort management | Native | Not available |
| Class & Course Management | ||
| Course creation and management | Native | Mature content experience |
| SpeedGrader & peer review | Not available | Native |
| Courses linked to programs & transcripts | Native | Courses are standalone |
| Assignments & Exams | ||
| Assignments & activities | Native — block-based activities with quizzes, text, files, and more | Native assignments and quizzes |
| Inline grading interface | QuickMark — native grading workspace | SpeedGrader |
| Proctoring | Add-on | Via third-party LTI |
| Grading & Transcripts | ||
| Gradebook | Native | Native |
| Official transcript generation | Dynamic templates, QR verification | Not available |
| 20-point grading scale | Native | GPA-based |
| Attendance | ||
| Lecture-level attendance tracking | Native, incl. auto from online classes | Requires Roll Call plugin (limited) |
| Online Classes | ||
| Built-in video classes | BigBlueButton with recording & attendance sync | Requires Zoom/BBB plugin + separate contract |
| Invoicing & Payments | ||
| Fee structures, invoicing, payment tracking | Full financial module | No financial features |
| Online payments | Native add-on | Not available |
| Digital Certificates & Diplomas | ||
| QR-verified certificates, LinkedIn-shareable | Native | Canvas Credentials sold separately |
| Roles & Permissions | ||
| Visual RBAC builder | Granular permission control | Roles system, relatively rigid |
| Communications | ||
| Announcements & messaging | Native | Native |
| WhatsApp & email notifications | Native | Not available |
| Surveys & Feedback | ||
| Dedicated surveys module | Add-on with reporting dashboards | Basic survey tool |
| API & Integrations | ||
| REST API | Add-on | Mature, extensive API |
| LTI ecosystem | Not available | Large ecosystem |
| Video Hosting | ||
| Dedicated video platform | EasyClass Studio with embedded quizzes | Requires Kaltura or paid Studio tier |
Program & Curriculum Management
Class & Course Management
Assignments & Exams
Grading & Transcripts
Attendance
Online Classes
Invoicing & Payments
Digital Certificates & Diplomas
Roles & Permissions
Communications
Surveys & Feedback
API & Integrations
Video Hosting
Transparent pricing vs "Contact Sales"
EasyClass publishes all pricing on its website. Canvas requires a sales call to get a quote — and that quote covers only the LMS.
EasyClass
- Platform base499 MAD/mo
- Staff seats99 MAD/mo/seat
- Student packs499 MAD/mo–899 MAD/mo
- Modules299 MAD/mo–4,990 MAD/mo
- Setup & Onboarding4,999 MAD–9,999 MAD
Every institution starts with the same core platform, then adds only what they need. No feature gating. No per-student guessing game.
Canvas
Canvas does not publish pricing publicly.
Third-party estimates suggest $5–$30 per student per year, with average institutional spend around $36,000/year.
Additional products (Canvas Studio, Canvas Catalog, Canvas Credentials) are sold separately.
Implementation and migration fees can add $10,000+.
With EasyClass, you know exactly what you'll pay before talking to anyone. With Canvas, you need a sales call to find out whether it fits your budget.
A real-world scenario
A 300-student private business school in Casablanca with 12 staff members. Needs: course management, attendance, transcripts, invoicing with online payments, online classes for 100 concurrent users, and digital certificates.
EasyClass (all-in-one)
- Platform base499 MAD/mo
- 12 staff seats1,188 MAD/mo
- 300 students (3 × 100 packs)2,697 MAD/mo
- Financial Module499 MAD/mo
- Content Builder499 MAD/mo
- Online Classes (100 participants)1,500 MAD/mo
- Digital Certificates299 MAD/mo
Canvas + supplementary tools
- Canvas LMS license (est. $5–30/student/year)
- Separate SIS for records & transcripts
- Billing/invoicing tool
- Video hosting (Zoom or self-hosted BBB)
- Canvas Credentials (separate product)
- Implementation & migration
- Ongoing integration maintenance
Exact totals require 3–4 vendor conversations.
The issue isn't that Canvas is expensive — it's that the total cost of replicating what EasyClass does natively requires multiple products, multiple contracts, and hidden integration overhead.
Who each platform is built for
Canvas is ideal for
Large research universities with existing SIS infrastructure and dedicated IT teams to manage integrations.
Institutions that need deep LMS features like learning paths, LTI tools, and a vast content ecosystem.
Organizations where course delivery is the primary digital need, and other systems are already in place.
EasyClass is ideal for
Private higher education institutions that need one platform to run their entire operation — without a large IT department.
Institutions in Francophone Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and France that need local payment integrations, French language support, and locally relevant compliance.
Schools looking for transparent, published pricing without sales calls or vendor lock-in.
Built for your market
EasyClass was built for higher education institutions in Francophone Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and France. Canvas is a global product — powerful, but not tailored to these realities.
Local currency pricing
No USD conversion or currency surprises — budget in your local currency.
Payment provider integrations
Integrate with local and international payment providers. In Morocco, we use Payzone.
French & English bilingual
Full interface in both languages, not a machine-translated afterthought.
20-point grading scale
Native support for the grading system your institution actually uses.
Regional compliance awareness
Built with local data protection regulations in mind — CNDP, GDPR, and regional frameworks.
Same-timezone support
A support team that works when you work — no overnight ticket queues.
Migration & getting started
EasyClass offers guided onboarding with every plan. For institutions currently on Canvas or another LMS, the overlap is primarily in course and assignment data.
EasyClass's scope is broader — so much of the setup (programs, financial structures, attendance) is net-new, not migration. This actually makes the transition easier than moving between two LMS platforms.
Ready to see EasyClass in action?
Canvas is a world-class LMS. But if your institution needs the full student journey in one place — academics, administration, finance, communications — EasyClass gives you that out of the box, at a price built for your market.
Common questions
For most private institutions, yes. EasyClass covers course management, assignments, grading, attendance, and more — plus administration, finance, and communications that Canvas doesn't address. Where Canvas leads is in deep LMS features like learning paths and LTI integrations. If those are critical to your workflow, EasyClass may complement rather than replace Canvas.
EasyClass offers a REST API as an add-on for integrating with external tools. The LTI ecosystem is not as extensive as Canvas's, but EasyClass's built-in modules (video, certificates, proctoring, surveys) reduce the need for third-party integrations.
Most of EasyClass's functionality (programs, financial structures, attendance, transcripts) is net-new — not a migration from Canvas. Course and assignment data can be transferred during guided onboarding. The transition is typically easier than moving between two LMS platforms.
Canvas pricing is opaque, so direct comparison is difficult. For large research universities with existing SIS and billing infrastructure, Canvas may be cost-effective as a pure LMS. For institutions that need the full stack (LMS + SIS + billing + video + certificates), EasyClass is typically more affordable because it replaces multiple tools with one platform.
Yes. EasyClass has a fully native French and English bilingual interface — not a machine translation layer. The platform, support team, and documentation are all available in both languages.