Canvas LMSvsWBO
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Canvas LMS | WBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 14 in Learning Management System | #2 of 9 in Whiteboarding |
| GitHub stars | 6 890 | 2 675 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +55 | +17 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 4 |
| Latest release | — | v2.18.26 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Ruby | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Canvas LMS scores 68/100 against 61/100 for WBO, so it is the safer default.
WBO ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Canvas LMS.
If you want the quickest setup, WBO is easier to run; Canvas LMS needs more configuration.
Canvas LMS is growing faster right now (+55 stars in 30 days).
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