Head-to-head · Course Evaluation Software
evasys vs 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 ↗ |
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| 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 |
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| 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,… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
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.
Visit evasysFull verdict → - 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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