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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (75.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Canvas LMS
Star Rating
(1,814)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
(381)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ThinkificSummary
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 Thinkific shines with its user-friendly interface, making it easier for small businesses to create and manage courses.
- Reviewers mention that while Canvas LMS has a higher score in meeting requirements (8.7), Thinkific's ease of use (8.7) and setup (8.5) are particularly praised, indicating that Thinkific may be more accessible for new users.
- G2 users highlight that Canvas LMS has a strong support system with a quality of support score of 8.5, but users on G2 note that Thinkific's support (8.8) is even better, with faster response times and more helpful resources.
- Users say that Canvas LMS is favored by mid-market companies (44.8% of reviews), while Thinkific is particularly popular among small businesses (74.9% of reviews), suggesting that Thinkific may be better suited for smaller organizations looking for a straightforward solution.
- Reviewers mention that both platforms have positive product direction scores, but Canvas LMS (8.8) slightly edges out Thinkific (8.7), indicating a stronger commitment to future enhancements and features.
- Users report that while Canvas LMS has a total of 1,707 reviews, Thinkific's 329 reviews reflect a more niche but dedicated user base, which may influence the level of community support and shared resources available for users.
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
989
8.4
288
Ease of Use
8.5
1,270
8.8
293
Ease of Setup
8.0
578
8.5
245
Ease of Admin
8.3
326
8.6
230
Quality of Support
8.5
847
8.7
262
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
280
8.9
228
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
953
8.7
278
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
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
Platform Basics
Not enough data
7.4
76
Not enough data
8.1
79
Not enough data
7.5
73
Training & Learning
Not enough data
8.9
77
Not enough data
7.9
77
Not enough data
8.2
77
Not enough data
7.9
77
Not enough data
8.1
74
Data & Analytics
Not enough data
7.5
75
Not enough data
7.8
75
Not enough data
7.4
75
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.0
38
Not enough data
6.0
35
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
5.8
18
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
Not enough data
8.6
88
Not enough data
7.3
80
Not enough data
7.9
84
Not enough data
8.2
81
Course Delivery
Not enough data
8.3
83
Not enough data
8.2
84
Not enough data
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
70
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
70
Interface
Not enough data
8.7
77
Not enough data
7.6
69
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.4
81
Not enough data
8.7
84
Not enough data
8.4
85
Not enough data
8.5
78
Not enough data
8.0
76
Not enough data
8.5
79
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
7.5
16
Not enough data
8.0
15
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 Online Learning Platform and Customer Education
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
7.5%
Information Technology and Services
1.0%
Other
8.3%
E-Learning
10.7%
Professional Training & Coaching
10.4%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
8.7%
Education Management
8.7%
Higher Education
7.0%
Other
54.5%
Discussions
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
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
When will Thinkific integrate with Zoho One?
1 Comment
CM
Hi Monica! 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
When will Thinkific have video engagement data at the user level?
1 Comment
CM
Hi Lynette! This is a great question, and I'm happy to answer.
Video Engagement Reporting or VER is one of our latest releases, and you can read more...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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