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Head-to-head · Course Evaluation Software

evasys vs SmartEvals

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score evasys #1 in Course Evaluation Software 9.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit evasys
SmartEvals #2 in Course Evaluation Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit SmartEvals

evasys leads on 0 checks, SmartEvals on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreevasys · 9.4/10

evasys scores higher on our rubric for course evaluation software: 9.4 against 9.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

evasys is the better fit for large-scale higher education evaluations. SmartEvals is the better fit for universities wanting automated benchmarking.

  • evasys fits best

    Large-scale higher education evaluations

  • SmartEvals fits best

    Universities wanting automated benchmarking

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Side by side

Feature evasys 9.4/10 Visit ↗ SmartEvals 9.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.3
Ranking #1 in Course Evaluation Software #2 in Course Evaluation Software
Best for Large-scale higher education evaluations Universities wanting automated benchmarking
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Phone, Tickets Email, Phone
Compliance ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR
Integrations 7 integrations 9 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features evasys 5/5 · SmartEvals 5/5
Anonymous feedback ✓ ✓
Instructor evaluations ✓ ✓
LMS integrations ✓ ✓
Benchmarking ✓ ✓
Data export ✓ ✓
Specs
Response limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Reporting depth Advanced Advanced
Our review
Pros
  • Supports online, paper-based, and hybrid course evaluations
  • Comparative reporting spans departments, programs, colleges, and terms
  • Combines LMS integrations, APIs, and AI text analysis
  • Automates surveys, reminders, reporting, and distribution workflows.
  • Connects with ERP, SIS, LTI, and major LMS platforms.
  • Adds institution-wide, nationwide, trend, and longitudinal analysis.
Cons
  • Institution-specific pricing requires contact with sales
  • Its broad institutional scope may exceed smaller evaluation needs
  • Deployment options can depend on the customer arrangement
  • Pricing requires contacting the vendor.
  • The platform is web-based rather than offered as a listed native app.
  • Its focus is colleges and universities, not general course providers.
Our verdict

evasys is web-based course evaluation software for colleges and universities that need centralized control across courses, departments, colleges, and institution-wide programs. Institutional research teams, academic affairs leaders,…

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SmartEvals is a hosted course evaluation platform for colleges and universities. It supports student, instructor, and administrator workflows, including team-taught and cross-listed courses. Core capabilities include automated evaluation…

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  1. evasysCourse Evaluation Software 9.4Pricing on request
  2. SmartEvalsCourse Evaluation Software 9.3Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • evasys — where it wins

    • Supports online, paper-based, and hybrid course evaluations
    • Comparative reporting spans departments, programs, colleges, and terms
    • Combines LMS integrations, APIs, and AI text analysis

    Where it doesn't

    • Institution-specific pricing requires contact with sales
    • Its broad institutional scope may exceed smaller evaluation needs
    • Deployment options can depend on the customer arrangement
  • SmartEvals — where it wins

    • Automates surveys, reminders, reporting, and distribution workflows.
    • Connects with ERP, SIS, LTI, and major LMS platforms.
    • Adds institution-wide, nationwide, trend, and longitudinal analysis.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting the vendor.
    • The platform is web-based rather than offered as a listed native app.
    • Its focus is colleges and universities, not general course providers.
  • evasys9.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A mature evaluation suite for institutions managing online, paper, and hybrid feedback.

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  • SmartEvals9.3/10 · Pricing on request

    A higher-education evaluation platform with automation, integrations, and benchmarking.

    Visit SmartEvalsFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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