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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (37.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Canvas LMS
Star Rating
(1,821)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Canvas LMSKhan Academy
Star Rating
(178)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (37.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Khan AcademySummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Canvas LMS excels in its "Learning Paths" feature, allowing for personalized learning experiences, while Khan Academy's strength lies in its "Video Content," which is highly praised for its quality and engagement.
- Reviewers mention that Canvas LMS offers robust "Analytics" and "Reporting" capabilities, providing detailed insights into student performance, whereas Khan Academy's analytics are simpler, focusing more on user engagement metrics.
- G2 users highlight that Canvas LMS has a more comprehensive "Course Authoring" toolset, enabling instructors to create customized courses, while Khan Academy is noted for its pre-made content that is easy to access but less customizable.
- Users on G2 report that Canvas LMS has a more complex "Admin Dashboard," which can be overwhelming for new users, while Khan Academy is praised for its user-friendly interface and ease of setup, making it more accessible for small businesses.
- Reviewers say that Canvas LMS provides better "Gamification" features, which enhance student engagement through interactive elements, while Khan Academy's gamification is considered basic and less effective in motivating learners.
- Users report that Canvas LMS has a higher rating for "Quality of Support," with many reviewers appreciating the responsive customer service, whereas Khan Academy's support is often described as limited, primarily relying on community forums for assistance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Canvas LMS
No pricing availableKhan Academy
No pricing availableFree Trial
Canvas LMS
Free Trial is available
Khan Academy
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
990
8.9
156
Ease of Use
8.5
1,272
9.1
157
Ease of Setup
8.0
580
9.1
20
Ease of Admin
8.3
326
8.8
19
Quality of Support
8.5
847
8.6
107
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
280
8.3
16
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
954
9.5
152
Features by Category
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
5
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Verified
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
5
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Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Content
Not enough data
7.7
5
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Verified
Not enough data
9.4
6
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Verified
Platform Reporting and Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Technical Skills Development
Not enough data
Not enough data
Assessment delivery
8.7
62
Not enough data
8.8
58
Not enough data
8.2
43
Not enough data
Grading and reporting
8.7
61
Not enough data
8.0
40
Not enough data
8.8
63
Not enough data
8.7
60
Not enough data
Administration
8.1
42
Not enough data
8.6
58
Not enough data
Learning Content
8.2
74
Not enough data
8.5
90
Not enough data
8.8
98
Not enough data
7.8
73
Not enough data
Personalization
8.5
85
Not enough data
8.3
85
Not enough data
8.8
97
Not enough data
Reporting and Analytics
8.9
97
Not enough data
8.9
91
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Learning Platforms
Not enough data
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Courses
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Administration
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Compatibility
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Generative AI
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Course Authoring
Not enough data
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Course Delivery
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Course Management
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LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
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Interface
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Training & eLearning
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Generative AI
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Canvas LMS and Khan Academy are categorized as Digital Learning Platforms
Unique Categories
Canvas LMS is categorized as Assessment, Learning Management System (LMS), and Corporate Learning Management Systems
Khan Academy is categorized as Online Course Providers and Technical Skills Development
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canvas LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Khan Academy
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Higher Education
45.6%
Education Management
25.9%
E-Learning
11.7%
Primary/Secondary Education
7.5%
Information Technology and Services
1.0%
Other
8.3%
Higher Education
25.4%
Education Management
19.8%
Primary/Secondary Education
18.6%
E-Learning
4.5%
Internet
3.4%
Other
28.2%
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
KB
You can view (and even participate) in the product development progress here:
https://community.canvaslms.com/community/ideas
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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
What is Khan Academy used for?
1 Comment
PA
Khan Academy is a free resource for students of all ages. There are a multitude of courses that are available either as part of a school curriculum or for...Read more
Khan Academy has no more discussions with answers
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