Canvas LMSvsnocodb
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Canvas LMS | nocodb | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 14 in Learning Management System | #1 of 4 in No-code Platforms |
| GitHub stars | 6 890 | 65 374 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +55 | +320 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 15 |
| Latest release | — | 2026.10.0 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Ruby | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
nocodb scores 81/100 against 68/100 for Canvas LMS, so it is the safer default.
nocodb ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Canvas LMS.
If you want the quickest setup, nocodb is easier to run; Canvas LMS needs more configuration.
nocodb is growing faster right now (+320 stars in 30 days).
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