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Canvas LMS vs Sakai
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| Fact | Canvas LMS | Sakai |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Ruby | Java |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | ECL-2.0 |
| Stars | 6.9k | 1.2k |
| Latest | release/2026-05-20.143 | 25.2 |
| Last push | 2026-04-30 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 17 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Blackboard Learn. Alternatives to Blackboard Learn →
Full replacementCanvas LMSCourses, assignments, quizzes, grades and discussions, used by universities and schools.
Full replacementSakaiCourse sites with assignments, tests, gradebook and forums, run by universities.
Canvas LMS
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Sakai
This repository publishes tags, not GitHub releases.
Canvas LMS
unsigned The latest release, release/2026-05-20.143, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Sakai
unsigned The latest release, 25.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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