Compare Canvas LMS and iSpring LMS

At a Glance
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS
Star Rating
(1,833)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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iSpring LMS
iSpring LMS
Star Rating
(146)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.46 300 user Per Year
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Canvas LMS excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to iSpring LMS. Users appreciate its mobile accessibility and third-party integration, which enhance the learning experience and make course management seamless.
  • According to verified reviews, iSpring LMS is praised for its user-friendly interface, making it easy for both administrators and learners to navigate. Users highlight the straightforward process of uploading content and the integration with iSpring Suite, which simplifies the conversion of presentations into interactive courses.
  • Reviewers mention that Canvas LMS offers a well-organized structure for courses, allowing instructors to create reusable lecture video libraries and manage assignments effectively. This organization helps keep students on track with features like date-locked assignments and a built-in inbox for communication.
  • Users say that iSpring LMS stands out for its simplicity and ease of setup, with many noting that it requires minimal technical knowledge to manage. The platform allows for easy tracking of employee progression and offers AI assistance for content creation, which speeds up the module development process.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that while Canvas LMS has a robust feature set, some users find it challenging to configure for specific workflows. This can lead to a steeper learning curve for those unfamiliar with the platform, despite its overall user-friendly design.
  • According to recent feedback, iSpring LMS receives high marks for its quality of support, with users appreciating the responsive assistance they receive. This contrasts with Canvas LMS, where some users feel that support could be improved, despite its strong overall performance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Canvas LMS
No pricing available
iSpring LMS
300 users
$4.46
300 user Per Year
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Free Trial
Canvas LMS
Free Trial is available
iSpring LMS
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
994
8.6
127
Ease of Use
8.5
1,277
9.0
129
Ease of Setup
8.0
586
9.2
102
Ease of Admin
8.3
330
8.9
105
Quality of Support
8.5
851
9.3
122
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
282
9.2
102
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
958
9.3
125
Features by Category
Microlearning PlatformsHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
Not enough data
9.1
98
Basics
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.7
6
Content
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Performance
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
8.1
6
Training & eLearning
9.3
5
8.5
58
Not enough data
8.8
79
8.7
5
8.5
59
Not enough data
8.3
78
8.3
5
8.4
72
Not enough data
7.3
50
8.5
77
Not enough data
Assessment delivery
8.7
63
Not enough data
8.8
59
Not enough data
8.3
44
Not enough data
Grading and reporting
8.7
62
Not enough data
8.0
40
Not enough data
8.9
64
Not enough data
8.7
61
Not enough data
Administration
8.1
42
Not enough data
8.6
59
Not enough data
Training Management SystemsHide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features
Not enough data
8.5
96
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.8
79
Not enough data
8.3
67
Not enough data
8.3
78
8.3
5
8.4
72
Not enough data
8.1
88
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.3
78
Not enough data
7.3
50
Not enough data
7.4
16
Knowledge Pages
Not enough data
6.5
11
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
6.8
11
Not enough data
7.0
11
Not enough data
6.2
11
Not enough data
8.3
13
Knowledge Dissemination
Not enough data
7.5
12
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
6.1
11
Not enough data
6.4
12
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
7.3
13
Not enough data
7.3
13
Agentic AI - Knowledge Base
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Marketing Gamification
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Gamification
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Digital Learning PlatformsHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.6
128
Not enough data
Learning Content
8.2
74
Not enough data
8.5
91
Not enough data
8.8
101
Not enough data
7.9
74
Not enough data
Personalization
8.6
86
Not enough data
8.3
85
Not enough data
8.8
99
Not enough data
Reporting and Analytics
8.9
100
Not enough data
8.9
92
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Learning Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Process Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Sales Training and OnboardingHide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
Not enough data
8.1
15
Course Authoring
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
7.7
13
Course Management
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Platform
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
7.9
13
Onboarding
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
7.4
13
Not enough data
7.7
13
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.5
11
Not enough data
8.3
20
Platform Basics
Not enough data
7.5
16
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.5
16
Training & Learning
Not enough data
9.3
18
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
8.0
16
Data & Analytics
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
8.1
18
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.3
11
Not enough data
7.2
12
360 Feedback SoftwareHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance reviews
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feedback
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Online Learning PlatformHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
8.0
17
Reporting Analysis
Not enough data
8.0
15
Not enough data
8.9
14
Course Management
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
8.3
13
Integration
Not enough data
5.5
11
Not enough data
8.3
12
Customer Assistance
Not enough data
8.8
15
Platform Customization
Not enough data
7.9
13
Agentic AI - Online Learning Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ethics and Compliance LearningHide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
Not enough data
7.9
6
Learning Content - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
6.7
6
Ethics - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Compliance - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Certifications - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Reporting - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Corporate Learning Management SystemsHide 28 FeaturesShow 28 Features
Not enough data
7.7
104
Course Authoring
9.2
6
8.7
65
Not enough data
7.3
43
9.7
5
8.4
62
Not enough data
7.8
52
Course Delivery
Not enough data
8.4
59
9.3
5
8.6
58
9.7
5
8.6
51
Course Management
Not enough data
7.5
51
Not enough data
8.5
54
Not enough data
8.4
60
Not enough data
8.5
50
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
5.9
37
Not enough data
6.0
37
Not enough data
6.4
36
Interface
Not enough data
8.1
52
Not enough data
7.6
43
Training & eLearning
9.3
5
8.5
58
Not enough data
8.8
79
8.7
5
8.5
59
Not enough data
8.3
67
Not enough data
8.3
78
8.3
5
8.4
72
Not enough data
7.3
50
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.7
23
Not enough data
6.1
23
Not enough data
6.1
22
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
5.8
12
Not enough data
6.5
12
Not enough data
Not enough data
Knowledge Base
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
12.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
44.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
42.5%
iSpring LMS
iSpring LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
36.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
52.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS
Higher Education
45.5%
Education Management
25.9%
E-Learning
11.7%
Primary/Secondary Education
7.6%
Information Technology and Services
1.0%
Other
8.3%
iSpring LMS
iSpring LMS
E-Learning
5.6%
Information Technology and Services
4.9%
Manufacturing
4.2%
Computer Software
4.2%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
4.2%
Other
76.8%
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Discussions
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS Discussions
How can I hide all grades?
2 Comments
DH
There is! You “mute assignment” which can be done by clicking the down arrow on the assignments from the grades screen. When you have inputted all the grades...Read more
Future canvas updates
2 Comments
Kris B.
KB
You can view (and even participate) in the product development progress here: https://community.canvaslms.com/community/ideas Read more
How many days of training did you get/give your staff before using Canvas?
2 Comments
TG
We offered a two hour training face to face for all of our instructors. Many of our instructors are not local, so we also created a training course and...Read more
iSpring LMS
iSpring LMS Discussions
Is Self-Registration Available?
1 Comment
Official Response from iSpring LMS
Yes, Self-Registration is indeed available. It's no longer necessary to add users to your account manually before inviting people to view your content. Now...Read more
How do I upload my content to iSpring Learn?
1 Comment
Official Response from iSpring LMS
There are two ways you can upload your content to iSpring Learn: - Using iSpring software (to upload presentations, quizzes, surveys, and interactions) -...Read more
Can I white label my iSpring Learn portal or put my branding instead?
1 Comment
Official Response from iSpring LMS
Of course, you can! It is possible to customize your portal so that users would see the name of your company only. - Customize your portal name, - URL...Read more