--- description: Detailed reviews on Sakai LMS based on features, pricing, usability, and ratings. Get a quick overview advantages and disadvantages. Compare Sakai LMS with similar products. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Sakai LMS Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [eLearning Authoring Tools Software](/directory/1391/elearning-authoring-tools/software) > [Sakai LMS](/software/2047199/sakai-lms) # Sakai LMS Canonical: https://www.getapp.ca/software/2047199/sakai-lms Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2047199/sakai-lms?page=2) > Sakai LMS is open-source software and provides a robust set of online learning features for higher education. It is designed to help educators provide a collaborative teaching environment to students. Because of its open-source flexibility and wide range of add-on components, Sakai LMS can be customized as needed using community-contributed tools and external integrations. > > Verdict: Rated **4.1/5** by 33 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.1/5** | 33 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 70% | (7/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Apereo - **Founded**: 2000 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Sakai LMS is open-source software. There are no license fees. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - API - Academic/Education - Asynchronous Learning - Blended Learning - Built-in Course Authoring - Corporate/Business - Course Management - Course Tracking - Gradebook Software - Learner Portal - Learning Management - Mobile Learning Software - Quizzes - SCORM Compliance - Social Learning - Tests/Assessments - eCommerce Management - eLearning Companies ## Integrations (1 total) - WizIQ LMS ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software ## Category - [eLearning Authoring Tools Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1391/elearning-authoring-tools/software) ## Related Categories - [eLearning Authoring Tools Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1391/elearning-authoring-tools/software) - [Learning Management System Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/258/learning-management-system-lms/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The new Gradebook is not good for big classes. ----- ### "Good software for undergraduate and graduate students" — 4.0/5 > **Sean** | *February 7, 2018* | Financial Services Software | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: For the most part, it is very easy to navigate. You can add items to your favorites so that you can access content quickly. When combined with other integrations (Box, Ponopto, etc.) it becomes a powerful tool\! > > **Cons**: The UI is pretty old. It could really use a refresh as it looks like it came out of Windows 95. However, that's a pretty minor thing to complain about. ----- ### "Not my favorite LMS" — 3.0/5 > **Rae** | *December 21, 2018* | Higher Education Software | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: The Sakai interface is very a straightforward, hierarchical one. It appears clean and easy to navigate, but I would say it is not as aesthetically pleasing as other LMSs. It does have similar functionalities, such as quizzes, testing, discussion boards, and resource sharing. Many of the LMS add-ins are available for Sakai, as well. > > **Cons**: I'd say my least favorite aspect of the Sakai LMS is its bland appearance. Some of the other LMS's such as Blackboard create a much more welcoming feeling when signing in, with all of the colors and customization that is available for the administrators. ----- ### "Perfect Education Software" — 5.0/5 > **Harrison** | *May 27, 2019* | Financial Services Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Sakai is great because it is very easy to pick up and use. It does not require a huge learning curve at all. It is also very easy for instructors to post assignments and interact with students. It has many features which makes viewing grades and turning in assignments online a piece of cake. > > **Cons**: I have no complaints at all about Sakai. It is easy to use, is packed with features, and works flawlessly. ----- ### "Sakai is functional but not efficient" — 5.0/5 > **Evangelia** | *May 6, 2022* | Music | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I liked most about Sakai was the that it was easily understood where to find assignments and to find our syllabus and it’s association with blackboard > > **Cons**: What I didn’t like as much was there was no place for weekly modules and submitting assignments. > > Overall, Sakai is a great system to use, for basic needs it’s very functional and it gets the job done\! I would say that it should be updated and modernized since schools especially are very much moving to use online programs a lot more. ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2047199/sakai-lms?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2047199/sakai-lms) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | ----- ## Structured Data