# Canvas LMS, Khan Academy vs Codecademy Comparison | | Canvas LMS | Khan Academy | Codecademy | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 1,836 | 178 | 169 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (44.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (37.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (56.4% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Canvas LMS Pros: - Ease of Use (120 reviews) - User-Friendly (68 reviews) Cons: - Limited Features (52 reviews) - Lack of Intuitiveness (31 reviews) ### Khan Academy **Not enough data** ### Codecademy **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Canvas LMS | Khan Academy | Codecademy | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (995 reviews) | 8.9 (156 reviews) | 8.8 (159 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (1278 reviews) | 9.1 (157 reviews) | 9.2 (159 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.0 (587 reviews) | 9.1 (20 reviews) | 9.7 (6 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (331 reviews) | 8.8 (19 reviews) | 9.7 (6 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (852 reviews) | 8.6 (107 reviews) | 8.3 (121 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (283 reviews) | 8.3 (16 reviews) | 9.7 (5 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.8 (959 reviews) | 9.5 (152 reviews) | 8.5 (157 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Canvas LMS #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### Khan Academy #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Codecademy #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Technical Skills Development | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Canvas LMS** | N/A | N/A | | **Khan Academy** | 8.9/10 | 6 | | **Codecademy** | 8.3/10 | 38 | #### Functionality | Feature | Canvas LMS | Khan Academy | Codecademy | |---|---|---|---| | **Skill Gap Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (33 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Skill Assessment** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (34 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Projects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (32 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Comprehension Checks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Course Recommendation Engine** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | | **Learning Paths** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Channels** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | #### Content | Feature | Canvas LMS | Khan Academy | Codecademy | |---|---|---|---| | **Interactive Content** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (33 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Video Content** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Platform Reporting and Analytics | Feature | Canvas LMS | Khan Academy | Codecademy | |---|---|---|---| | **Advanced Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **API Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Generative AI | Feature | Canvas LMS | Khan Academy | Codecademy | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (11 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Technical Skills Development | Feature | Canvas LMS | Khan Academy | Codecademy | |---|---|---|---| | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Assessment | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Canvas LMS** | 8.5/10 | 78 | | **Khan Academy** | N/A | N/A | | **Codecademy** | N/A | N/A | #### Assessment delivery | Feature | Canvas LMS | Khan Academy | Codecademy | |---|---|---|---| | **Question variety** | 8.7 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real-time assessment** | 8.8 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Pre-made content** | 8.3 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Grading and reporting | Feature | Canvas LMS | Khan Academy | Codecademy | |---|---|---|---| | **Automated grading** | 8.7 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Gamification** | 8.0 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Analytics dashboard** | 8.9 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | 8.7 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Administration | Feature | Canvas LMS | Khan Academy | Codecademy | |---|---|---|---| | **White-labeling** | 8.1 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile compatibility** | 8.6 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Digital Learning Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Canvas LMS** | 8.6/10 | 130 | | **Khan Academy** | N/A | N/A | | **Codecademy** | N/A | N/A | #### Learning Content | Feature | Canvas LMS | Khan Academy | Codecademy | |---|---|---|---| | **Pre-made Content** | 8.2 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Aligned to Standards** | 8.5 (91 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multimedia Content** | 8.8 (102 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Gamification** | 7.9 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Personalization | Feature | Canvas LMS | Khan Academy | Codecademy | |---|---|---|---| | **Personalized Learning Paths** | 8.6 (86 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | 8.3 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Assessments** | 8.8 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Reporting and Analytics | Feature | Canvas LMS | Khan Academy | Codecademy | |---|---|---|---| | **Analytics** | 8.9 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integrations** | 9.0 (93 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Digital Learning Platforms | Feature | Canvas LMS | Khan Academy | Codecademy | |---|---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Online Course Providers | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Canvas LMS** | N/A | N/A | | **Khan Academy** | N/A | N/A | | **Codecademy** | N/A | N/A | #### Courses | Feature | Canvas LMS | Khan Academy | Codecademy | |---|---|---|---| | **Personalized recommendations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **High-quality content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Video content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Projects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **In-course assessments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Certification practice tests** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Administration | Feature | Canvas LMS | Khan Academy | Codecademy | |---|---|---|---| | **Team-level monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Administrative dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Certificates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Compatibility | Feature | Canvas LMS | Khan Academy | Codecademy | |---|---|---|---| | **Mobile compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Offline access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Single sign-on (SSO)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Talent Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Canvas LMS** | N/A | N/A | | **Khan Academy** | N/A | N/A | | **Codecademy** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Canvas LMS | Khan Academy | Codecademy | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Corporate Learning Management Systems | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Canvas LMS** | N/A | N/A | | **Khan Academy** | N/A | N/A | | **Codecademy** | N/A | N/A | #### Course Authoring | Feature | Canvas LMS | Khan Academy | Codecademy | |---|---|---|---| | **Course Builder** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Role-Based Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Assessments & Quizzes** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Instructor-Led Training** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Course Delivery | Feature | Canvas LMS | Khan Academy | Codecademy | |---|---|---|---| | **Learning Paths** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Communication & Notifications** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Assignment Scheduling** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Course Management | Feature | Canvas LMS | Khan Academy | Codecademy | |---|---|---|---| | **Gamification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Varied User Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Certifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Industry Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### LMS Marketplace | Feature | Canvas LMS | Khan Academy | Codecademy | |---|---|---|---| | **E-Commerce** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Course Marketplace** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Subscriptions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Interface | Feature | Canvas LMS | Khan Academy | Codecademy | |---|---|---|---| | **White Labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multilingual** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Training & eLearning | Feature | Canvas LMS | Khan Academy | Codecademy | |---|---|---|---| | **Assessments and Practice** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Content Delivery and Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Content Creation** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customer Training** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Manager Portals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Content Storage and Management** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Content Libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | Canvas LMS | Khan Academy | Codecademy | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems | Feature | Canvas LMS | Khan Academy | Codecademy | |---|---|---|---| | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Training eLearning | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Canvas LMS** | N/A | N/A | | **Khan Academy** | N/A | N/A | | **Codecademy** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform | Feature | Canvas LMS | Khan Academy | Codecademy | |---|---|---|---| | **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to Canvas LMS (4):** [Assessment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/assessment), [Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/learning-management-system-lms), [Corporate Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/corporate-learning-management-systems), [Digital Learning Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-learning-platforms) **Unique to Khan Academy (3):** [Online Course Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-course-providers), [Technical Skills Development Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/technical-skills-development), [Digital Learning Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-learning-platforms) **Unique to Codecademy (2):** [Online Course Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-course-providers), [Technical Skills Development Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/technical-skills-development) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Canvas LMS | Khan Academy | Codecademy | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 12.6% | 37.9% | 56.4% | | **Mid-Market** | 44.9% | 26.6% | 22.4% | | **Enterprise** | 42.5% | 35.6% | 21.2% | ### By Industry #### Canvas LMS - **Higher Education:** 45.5% - **Education Management:** 25.8% - **E-Learning:** 11.7% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 7.7% - **Information Technology and Services:** 1.0% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 0.7% - **Computer Software:** 0.7% - **Research:** 0.5% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 0.3% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 0.3% - **Other:** 5.8% #### Khan Academy - **Higher Education:** 25.4% - **Education Management:** 19.8% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 18.6% - **E-Learning:** 4.5% - **Internet:** 3.4% - **Computer Software:** 2.8% - **Research:** 2.8% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.7% - **Biotechnology:** 1.1% - **Financial Services:** 1.1% - **Other:** 18.6% #### Codecademy - **Computer Software:** 17.6% - **Higher Education:** 13.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 10.3% - **Education Management:** 7.3% - **Internet:** 6.7% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.5% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.2% - **E-Learning:** 3.6% - **Financial Services:** 3.0% - **Music:** 2.4% - **Other:** 26.1% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Canvas LMS - [Blackboard](https://www.g2.com/products/blackboard/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (1066 reviews) - [D2L Brightspace](https://www.g2.com/products/d2l-brightspace/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (684 reviews) - [Docebo](https://www.g2.com/products/docebo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (740 reviews) - [Moodle](https://www.g2.com/products/moodle/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (448 reviews) - [PowerSchool Schoology Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-schoology-learning/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (395 reviews) - [CYPHER Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/cypher-learning-cypher-learning/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (319 reviews) - [Absorb LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/absorb-software-absorb-lms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (902 reviews) - [Nearpod](https://www.g2.com/products/nearpod/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (121 reviews) - [Tovuti LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/tovuti-lms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (295 reviews) - [Google Classroom](https://www.g2.com/products/google-classroom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1554 reviews) ### Alternatives to Khan Academy - 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[Udacity](https://www.g2.com/products/udacity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (758 reviews) - [LinkedIn Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/linkedin-linkedin-learning/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (719 reviews) - [DataCamp](https://www.g2.com/products/datacamp/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (623 reviews) - [edX](https://www.g2.com/products/edx/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (121 reviews) - [Dataquest](https://www.g2.com/products/dataquest/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (87 reviews) - [Treehouse](https://www.g2.com/products/treehouse-treehouse/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (39 reviews) - [Scrimba](https://www.g2.com/products/scrimba/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (12 reviews) - [QA USA](https://www.g2.com/products/qa-usa/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (468 reviews) - [Skillshare](https://www.g2.com/products/skillshare/reviews) — 3.3/5 stars (42 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Canvas LMS - Title: [How do I go into student view?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32980-how-do-i-go-into-student-view) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "On the right hand side under "Course Status" there is an icon that looks like glasses that says "Student View"" - Title: [How many days of training did you get/give your staff before using Canvas?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32651-how-many-days-of-training-did-you-get-give-your-staff-before-using-canvas) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "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..." - Title: [How can I hide all grades?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-hide-all-grades) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "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..." - Title: [Future canvas updates](https://www.g2.com/discussions/14744-future-canvas-updates) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Start here: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-16601-upcoming-canvas-changes The product roadmap info is more closely held. If you reach out to..." - Title: [I'm a new instructor on Canvas LMS and can't seem to figure out how to set up quizzes. Can anyone walk me through the process?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-m-a-new-instructor-on-canvas-lms-and-can-t-seem-to-figure-out-how-to-set-up-quizzes-can-anyone-walk-me-through-the-process) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "In Canvas you typically add the Quiz to a Module to organize for your students. Go to Modules in your left course navigation. If you do not already have a..." ### Khan Academy - Title: [What is Khan Academy used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-khan-academy-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "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..." ### Codecademy - Title: [What is Codecademy used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-codecademy-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Practicing the coding in different technologies from a beginner level." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/canvas-lms-vs-khan-academy-vs-codecademy)