Below is a comparison table outlining the key differences between Portfolium/Canvas Student ePortfolios/Folio (legacy), Canvas Native ePortfolios (legacy), and the current Canvas Portfolio.
Notes:
- The comparison reflects the current functionality available in the Canvas Portfolio now and does not include planned or future improvements.
- Portfolium, Canvas Student ePortfolios/Folio (legacy), and Canvas Native ePortfolios (legacy) will reach end of life on June 30, 2026.
Functionality | Portfolium/Canvas Student ePortfolios/Folio (legacy) | Native Canvas ePortfolios (legacy) | Canvas Portfolio |
|---|
Enables multiple ePortfolios/user | No | Yes | Yes |
Integrates with Canvas | LTI | Native | LTI |
Supports file or image upload | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Allows rich text content | No | Yes | Yes |
Allows Course submission | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Imports Assignments from Canvas | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Supports HTML/embedded content | No | Yes | No |
Imports artifacts from Google drive, Onedrive etc. | Yes - Onedrive, Dropbox | No | No |
Tags evidence with skills | Yes | No | Yes |
Labels evidence with tags | Yes | No | Yes |
Badging integration | Yes - Canvas Credentials | No | No |
Pathway integration | Canvas Student Pathways (Additional cost) | No | No |
Includes teammates to highlight collaboration | Yes | No | Yes |
Organizes evidence into sections | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Supports ePortfolio Preview | No | No | Yes (with PDF download) |
Allows share | Only single Evidence | Only Portfolio | Yes - both single evidence and Portfolio |
Enables comments from other users | Yes | Yes | No |
Allows Portfolio export | Yes(PDF) | Yes(HTML) | Yes (PDF, HTML, all files) |
Supports making Portfolio public or private | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Supports Portfolio deletion | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Global, searchable social network | Yes | No | No |
Provides usage analytics and reporting | Yes (Additional cost) | Reporting only | Yes - under Canvas Apps/Monitor |
Configurable messaging and branded onboarding | Yes (Additional cost) | No | No |
User ePortfolio directory | Yes (Additional cost) | No | No |
Institution assigned Portfolios to learners | No | No | Yes (Evaluation Portfolio) |
Track learner progress on assigned Portfolios | No | No | Yes |
Supports peer review | Yes | Yes | No |
Supports multiple reviewers | Yes (Additional costs) | No | No |
Continuous feedback by educators | Yes | Yes | Yes |