How does ReachLMS compare?
Canvas LMS power at a fraction of the direct price, without the complexity of self-hosting Moodle.
| Feature | Our Pick ReachLMS | Moodle | Blackboard / Brightspace | Canvas Free for Teachers / Google Classroom |
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| Fully Managed Hosting | ||||
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| Pricing | $50/mo for 50 users | Free software + hosting* | Custom quote† | Free (limited) |
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ReachLMS runs the full institutional Canvas LMS. Buying Canvas directly from Instructure is quoted on a per-institution basis (no published pricing; independent buyer data reports list rates of roughly $8–12 per student per year, with contracts for small institutions commonly starting around $25,000 per year once implementation and support are included). *Moodle can be self-hosted as free software, but you carry hosting, maintenance, and admin time; official MoodleCloud hosting publishes plans from $160 to $2,090 per year, capped at 750 users, with no option for custom plugins. †Blackboard and Brightspace are quote-based enterprise contracts. Figures checked July 2026 — always confirm current pricing with each vendor.
Why schools choose ReachLMS
Predictable, transparent pricing
Instructure doesn’t publish Canvas pricing: you request a quote, and contracts for small institutions commonly start around $25,000 a year. ReachLMS starts at $50 a month, and larger institutions can run a Dedicated Instance at a fixed price with no per-seat fees.
Up and running in days
Moodle’s software is free, but someone still has to host, update, and maintain it. ReachLMS is fully managed: we handle hosting, updates, backups, and support so your team can focus on teaching.
Real LMS power
Google Classroom handles simple assignment workflows well, but it isn’t a full LMS. ReachLMS gives you the complete Canvas feature set: rubrics, outcomes, blueprint courses, SIS synchronization, and SAML SSO.
Make the switch today
We handle the migration, the setup, and the support. You focus on your learners.