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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (48.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$0.00
Canvas LMS
Star Rating
(1,816)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(792)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Canvas LMS offers a robust set of features for course management, but TalentLMS shines with its user-friendly interface, making it easier for small businesses to onboard new users quickly.
- Reviewers mention that while both platforms have a solid rating for meeting requirements (8.7), TalentLMS excels in ease of use (9.0) compared to Canvas LMS (8.5), indicating a smoother experience for everyday users.
- G2 users highlight that Canvas LMS has a larger number of reviews (1707) which suggests a more established presence in the mid-market segment, while TalentLMS, with 740 reviews, is particularly favored by small businesses for its affordability and entry-level pricing of $0.00.
- Users on G2 report that the quality of support is notably higher for TalentLMS (8.9) compared to Canvas LMS (8.5), with many reviewers praising TalentLMS for its responsive customer service and helpful resources.
- Reviewers mention that both platforms have a similar product direction score (8.8 for Canvas LMS and 8.9 for TalentLMS), but users feel that TalentLMS is more proactive in implementing user feedback into their updates.
- Users say that while Canvas LMS has a solid ease of setup score (8.0), TalentLMS significantly outperforms it with an ease of setup score of 8.9, making it a preferred choice for organizations looking to get started quickly.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Canvas LMS
No pricing availableFree Trial
Canvas LMS
Free Trial is available
TalentLMS
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
989
8.7
594
Ease of Use
8.5
1,270
9.0
597
Ease of Setup
8.0
578
8.9
549
Ease of Admin
8.3
326
8.8
552
Quality of Support
8.5
847
8.9
556
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
280
9.2
537
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
953
8.9
578
Features by Category
Assessment delivery
8.7
61
Not enough data
8.8
58
Not enough data
8.2
43
Not enough data
Grading and reporting
8.6
60
Not enough data
8.0
40
Not enough data
8.8
62
Not enough data
8.7
59
Not enough data
Administration
8.1
42
Not enough data
8.6
58
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.8
230
Not enough data
8.5
188
Not enough data
8.3
218
Not enough data
8.3
223
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.6
221
Not enough data
7.9
206
Agentic AI - Course Authoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.3
218
Not enough data
7.9
206
Learning Content
8.2
74
Not enough data
8.5
90
Not enough data
8.7
97
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
90
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Learning Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Process Automation
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
8.0
15
Course Authoring
Not enough data
8.0
49
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
50
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
48
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.8
40
|
Verified
Course Management
Not enough data
8.1
50
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
53
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
52
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
50
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
47
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
51
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
47
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
42
|
Verified
Onboarding
Not enough data
8.4
50
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
43
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Basics
Not enough data
7.3
37
Not enough data
8.0
40
Not enough data
7.8
38
Training & Learning
Not enough data
8.9
41
Not enough data
7.8
38
Not enough data
8.3
40
Not enough data
8.1
40
Not enough data
7.9
40
Data & Analytics
Not enough data
8.0
40
Not enough data
8.4
41
Not enough data
8.3
41
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.5
21
Not enough data
6.7
20
Reporting Analysis
Not enough data
8.3
65
Not enough data
8.5
65
Course Management
Not enough data
7.9
65
Not enough data
8.3
65
Integration
Not enough data
6.2
46
Not enough data
8.0
61
Customer Assistance
Not enough data
8.2
61
Platform Customization
Not enough data
7.8
53
Agentic AI - Online Learning Platform
Not enough data
4.0
5
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Learning Content - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.4
9
Ethics - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
7.5
10
Compliance - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
6.7
9
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
6.3
9
Certifications - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
7.0
9
Reporting - Ethics and Compliance Learning
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.8
9
Course Authoring
Not enough data
8.3
182
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
185
Not enough data
7.7
144
Course Delivery
Not enough data
8.1
171
Not enough data
8.3
179
Not enough data
8.3
147
Course Management
Not enough data
8.0
162
Not enough data
8.5
177
Not enough data
8.5
176
Not enough data
8.3
133
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
7.1
99
Not enough data
7.2
114
Not enough data
7.3
110
Interface
Not enough data
8.4
160
Not enough data
7.7
115
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.6
216
Not enough data
8.8
230
Not enough data
8.6
221
Not enough data
8.5
188
Not enough data
8.3
218
Not enough data
8.3
223
Not enough data
7.9
206
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.0
49
Not enough data
6.9
42
Not enough data
6.4
42
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Canvas LMS and TalentLMS are categorized as Corporate Learning Management Systems
Unique Categories
Canvas LMS is categorized as Assessment, Learning Management System (LMS), and Digital Learning Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canvas LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
TalentLMS
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
45.5%
Education Management
25.9%
E-Learning
11.7%
Primary/Secondary Education
7.5%
Information Technology and Services
1.0%
Other
8.3%
E-Learning
8.1%
Education Management
7.4%
Information Technology and Services
6.5%
Computer Software
6.1%
Professional Training & Coaching
5.8%
Other
66.1%
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
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
Can we add our own "trigger" (customized course field) for sending out notifications?
4 Comments
DG
TalentLMS has a "notifications" feature that allows the system to send an email X hours after course completion to a range of different users, including the...Read more
Can I use my own domain?
3 Comments
RC
Yes you can and you can get a very professional result once you do so, especially if you are on a plan with secure connection (SSL) included. There are a few...Read more
Is Talent LMS as good as the reviews say?
3 Comments
PE
Hi Daniela
I use TalentLMS and am very happy with the functionality of the software. The learners that we have (who are not all tech minded) find it easy...Read more
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