myHomework is an old, simple homework planner that's free with ads, with a low-cost yearly Premium, on iPhone, Android and web. It's easy to start with. Students look for alternatives when they want less typing. Sources disagree on whether it can import a Canvas calendar at all, and none of them describe a direct Canvas connection or syllabus reading. Reviewers also mention reminders that didn't arrive. Here are other options, free ones included.
Secretariat
Brings in Canvas assignments with the Chrome extension, reads each class's syllabus, and sends opt-in reminders before things are due. Google Classroom, Moodle, Blackboard and Brightspace connect too.
Good for: Less typing, one list. Learn more
Power Planner
A free manual homework planner with strong grade and GPA tools on Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android, and a one-time Premium unlock.
Good for: Manual planning with GPA tools. Price: Free, with a one-time Premium unlock of $4.99 on the App Store. The free version allows 5 grades per class and one semester. (checked October 2026). Visit Power Planner
MyStudyLife
A long-running school planner for timetable, homework and exams, with a free core planner on web, iPhone and Android.
Good for: A free school planner. Price: Core planner is free. MSL+ is reported at $4.99 a month or $29.99 a year by several 2026 comparison sites; some listings still show older, higher prices. (checked October 2026). Visit MyStudyLife
Semora
Its free plan syncs Canvas, Blackboard and Moodle through the calendar feed, and it has iPhone, Android, Apple Watch and web apps.
Good for: Canvas sync on Android. Price: Free plan with LMS sync and 1 AI action in total. Pro is $4.99 a month or $29.99 a year. (checked October 2026). Visit Semora
Google Calendar with the Canvas feed
Free. Subscribing to your Canvas calendar feed puts dated assignments in Google Calendar automatically.
Good for: Free due dates with no new app. Price: Free. (checked October 2026). Visit Google Calendar with the Canvas feed
Common questions
- Does myHomework sync with Canvas?
- Sources conflict. One review describes a one-way calendar import with titles and due dates only, with automatic refresh on Premium. Others say there's no Canvas integration, and we found no statement from the company.
- Is there a free myHomework alternative without ads?
- Secretariat's free plan includes the list, your calendar and Canvas, and the Canvas feed in Google Calendar is free. Power Planner and MyStudyLife also have free versions.
- Does Secretariat work for Google Classroom?
- Secretariat connects to Google Classroom for coursework and due dates. See Google Classroom.