Compare Canvas LMS and Thinkific 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (76.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Canvas LMS
Star Rating
(1,831)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
Learn more about Canvas LMSThinkific
Star Rating
(393)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that both Canvas LMS and Thinkific offer user-friendly experiences, but Thinkific edges out slightly with its intuitive design. Users appreciate how Thinkific allows them to focus on content creation without getting bogged down by technical issues, while Canvas LMS is praised for its organized course structure and mobile accessibility.
- According to verified reviews, Canvas LMS shines in its integration capabilities, allowing seamless connections with other instructional software. Users highlight the platform's ability to build a reusable lecture video library, which enhances the learning experience across multiple courses.
- Reviewers mention that Thinkific excels in customer support, particularly for users on the Plus plan. This level of support is noted as a significant advantage for those looking to sell courses, whether B2B or B2C, making it a strong choice for entrepreneurs.
- Users say that Canvas LMS has a well-organized interface that simplifies the management of assignments and communication. The ability to lock assignments by date helps keep students on track, which is a notable feature for educational institutions.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both platforms are easy to set up, Thinkific receives higher marks for its setup process. Users appreciate the straightforward onboarding that allows them to get started quickly without extensive customization.
- According to recent feedback, Canvas LMS is recognized for its robust features that cater to mid-market needs, while Thinkific is favored by small businesses. This distinction may influence buyers based on their organizational size and specific requirements.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Canvas LMS
No pricing availableThinkific
No pricing availableFree Trial
Canvas LMS
Free Trial is available
Thinkific
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
993
8.4
298
Ease of Use
8.5
1,276
8.8
304
Ease of Setup
8.0
585
8.5
256
Ease of Admin
8.3
329
8.6
235
Quality of Support
8.5
850
8.7
271
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
281
8.8
233
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
957
8.7
288
Features by Category
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 & eLearning
8.7
5
8.4
87
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Course Authoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.1
78
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Learning Content
8.2
74
Not enough data
8.5
91
Not enough data
8.8
100
Not enough data
7.8
73
Not enough data
Personalization
8.5
85
Not enough data
8.3
85
Not enough data
8.8
98
Not enough data
Reporting and Analytics
8.9
99
Not enough data
8.9
92
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Learning Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
7.4
75
Not enough data
8.1
78
Not enough data
7.5
72
Training & Learning
Not enough data
8.9
77
Not enough data
7.9
76
Not enough data
8.2
76
Not enough data
7.9
76
Not enough data
8.1
73
Data & Analytics
Not enough data
7.4
74
Not enough data
7.7
74
Not enough data
7.3
74
Generative AI
Not enough data
5.9
37
Not enough data
5.9
34
Reporting Analysis
Not enough data
7.4
113
Not enough data
8.3
115
Course Management
Not enough data
8.3
112
Not enough data
8.3
113
Integration
Not enough data
7.0
96
Not enough data
7.6
106
Customer Assistance
Not enough data
7.9
112
Platform Customization
Not enough data
8.3
105
Agentic AI - Online Learning Platform
Not enough data
5.6
17
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Community Building
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
Community Improvement
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Analytics
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Community Management
Not enough data
7.7
5
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 - Online Community Management
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
Course Authoring
9.2
6
8.6
88
Not enough data
7.3
80
9.7
5
7.9
84
Not enough data
8.2
81
Course Delivery
Not enough data
8.3
83
9.3
5
8.2
85
9.7
5
8.0
76
Course Management
Not enough data
7.0
72
Not enough data
7.9
76
Not enough data
8.3
78
Not enough data
8.2
70
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
8.5
71
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
71
Interface
Not enough data
8.7
77
Not enough data
7.6
69
Training & eLearning
9.3
5
8.4
81
Not enough data
8.7
85
8.7
5
8.4
87
Not enough data
8.5
78
Not enough data
8.1
78
8.3
5
8.5
80
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.8
32
Not enough data
6.7
30
Not enough data
5.8
29
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
7.3
15
Not enough data
7.9
14
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 Thinkific are categorized as Corporate Learning Management Systems
Unique Categories
Canvas LMS is categorized as Assessment, Learning Management System (LMS), and Digital Learning Platforms
Thinkific is categorized as Customer Education, Online Learning Platform, Other Marketing, Course Authoring, eLearning Content, and Online Community Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canvas LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Thinkific
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
7.6%
Information Technology and Services
1.0%
Other
8.3%
Professional Training & Coaching
10.6%
E-Learning
10.4%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
8.7%
Education Management
8.7%
Higher Education
6.8%
Other
54.8%
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
Do you have any way of helping us to give more publicity to our workshops?
1 Comment
CM
Hi Romina — Catalina here from Thinkific. Thinkific is a platform that empowers course creators to build their audience. We provide tools, resources, and...Read more
I'm also interested in When will Thinkific integrate with Zoho One?
1 Comment
CM
Hi Romina! Catalina here from Thinkific. We don’t have plans at this immediate time to integrate with Zoho, but depending on what you are looking to...Read more
How do I create a world class website that is inviting and warm. Is there a way to create for myself a click funnel.
1 Comment
CM
Hi Jansen - Catalina here from Thinkific. I wanted to point you towards some of the educational resources we have created to support course creators like...Read more
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