# Canvas LMS vs Nezha

> 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.

## Details

- [Canvas LMS](https://selfhost.directory/project/canvas-lms) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/canvas-lms.md)
- [Nezha](https://selfhost.directory/project/nezha) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nezha.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/canvas-lms-vs-nezha