BetterCampus is a suite of enhancements for Canvas LMS that adds features such as dark mode, smart grade tracking, and customizable to‑do lists to make the platform more user‑friendly and engaging. It offers free and paid plans with tools like AI‑generated notes, flashcards, and unlimited themes, helping students stay organized, improve performance, and increase satisfaction.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Canvas LMS users often face a cluttered interface, limited personalization, and a lack of integrated study tools, which can lead to reduced engagement, difficulty tracking progress, and increased stress while managing coursework.
Solution
BetterCampus is an add‑on platform that extends Canvas with a suite of productivity and learning features. It introduces a dark‑mode interface to lessen eye strain and offers customizable themes that let students personalize their LMS home. The Smart Grades page provides advanced grade tracking, goal setting, and GPA forecasting to help learners monitor academic performance. Integrated to‑do lists, calendar sync, and task visualizations keep assignments organized and deadlines visible. AI‑powered study tools—including flashcards, transcription, and smart note cleaning—enable efficient review of class materials. All features are delivered through a browser extension that works directly within Canvas, requiring no separate login or platform change.
Target Audience
Primary users are college and university students who use Canvas for their courses, as well as institutions seeking to improve student engagement, retention, and GPA outcomes.
Features
- Dark‑mode view and unlimited custom themes with community sharing, remixing, and auto‑rotate options
- Smart Grades dashboard with grade goals, GPA calculator, and trend tracking
- Enhanced to‑do list with subtasks, calendar synchronization, work‑time scheduling, and visual progress indicators
- AI study suite offering flashcards, quiz sets, transcription of audio, smart note cleanup, and file‑based Q&A
- Widget library for quick access to study playlists, timers, motivation quotes, and focus breaks
- Free tier with basic tools and a Pro subscription ($119 per year) unlocking unlimited themes, advanced grade analytics, and full AI study capabilities