Canvas LMSvsNezha
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Canvas LMS | Nezha | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 14 in Learning Management System | #15 of 104 in Monitoring & observability |
| GitHub stars | 6 889 | 10 378 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +48 | +42 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 41 |
| Latest release | — | v2.6.1 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | WTFPL |
| Main language | Ruby | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Nezha scores 72/100 against 68/100 for Canvas LMS, so it is the safer default.
Nezha ships more often: 41 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Canvas LMS.
If you want the quickest setup, Nezha is easier to run; Canvas LMS needs more configuration.
Canvas LMS details →Nezha details →
Swap a project
Keep Canvas LMS, compare it with
Keep Nezha, compare it with