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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (45.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Canvas LMS
Star Rating
(1,817)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
(23)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Canvas LMS excels in its content libraries, with a score of 8.8, allowing educators to easily access a wide range of pre-made materials. In contrast, Top Hat's content creation features, while decent, only score 7.9, which some users feel limits their ability to customize learning experiences.
- Reviewers mention that Canvas LMS offers a robust analytics dashboard with a score of 8.8, providing educators with valuable insights into student performance. Top Hat, while having a solid reporting feature with a score of 8.7, does not provide the same level of depth in analytics, which some users find less helpful for tracking progress.
- G2 users highlight that Canvas LMS's automated grading feature scores 8.6, streamlining the grading process for instructors. In comparison, Top Hat's grading capabilities are perceived as less efficient, leading some users to express a desire for more automation in their grading workflows.
- Users on G2 appreciate Canvas LMS for its personalized learning paths, scoring 8.6, which allows for tailored educational experiences. Top Hat, while offering some personalization features, does not match this level of customization, leading to feedback that it could improve in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Canvas LMS shines in mobile compatibility with a score of 8.5, making it easier for students to access materials on-the-go. Top Hat, while also mobile-friendly, does not receive the same level of praise, with users noting occasional issues with app performance.
- Users report that Canvas LMS's course management features are highly rated, particularly for their ease of use and setup, scoring 8.0. In contrast, Top Hat's course management tools are seen as less intuitive, which some users find frustrating when trying to organize their courses effectively.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Canvas LMS
No pricing availableTop Hat
No pricing availableFree Trial
Canvas LMS
Free Trial is available
Top Hat
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
989
8.6
19
Ease of Use
8.5
1,271
8.8
19
Ease of Setup
8.0
579
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.3
326
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
847
8.7
15
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
280
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
953
8.8
19
Features by Category
Assessment
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
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Platform Basics
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Platform Content
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Platform Data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
7.9
13
Not enough data
8.8
10
Agentic AI - Course Authoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
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Generative AI
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Course Authoring
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Course Delivery
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Course Management
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LMS Marketplace
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Interface
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Training & eLearning
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7.9
13
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Not enough data
8.8
10
Generative AI
Not enough data
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Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
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Platform
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Platform Features
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Canvas LMS and Top Hat are categorized as Digital Learning Platforms
Unique Categories
Canvas LMS is categorized as Assessment, Learning Management System (LMS), and Corporate Learning Management Systems
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canvas LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Top Hat
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
36.4%
Education Management
22.7%
E-Learning
13.6%
Retail
4.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.5%
Other
18.2%
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
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
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