Compare Canvas LMS and Totara Learn 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (52.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Canvas LMS
Star Rating
(1,833)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Canvas LMSTotara Learn
Star Rating
(78)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Totara LearnSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Canvas LMS excels in user-friendliness, with many users appreciating its mobile accessibility and third-party integration. The platform's organization allows for easy management of courses and communication, making it a favorite among educators.
- Users say that Totara Learn offers a great balance of depth and usability, making it intuitive enough for learners to navigate with minimal training. Reviewers highlight features like customized certificates and good analytics tools that enhance the learning experience.
- According to verified reviews, Canvas LMS has a more robust implementation process, with users noting its intuitive onboarding wizard that simplifies setup. This contrasts with Totara Learn, where some users mentioned needing more time to fully grasp the system.
- Reviewers mention that while both platforms are generally easy to use, Canvas LMS stands out for its seamless integration of instructional software, allowing instructors to create a reusable lecture video library that can be applied across multiple courses.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Totara Learn provides extensive control over course setup, with features like pop-up windows on learning videos that help break up content into manageable chunks. This flexibility is a significant advantage for organizations with diverse training needs.
- Users report that while Canvas LMS has a slightly lower support quality rating, it still offers a user-friendly experience, whereas Totara Learn receives praise for its strong support network, which users find helpful for troubleshooting and guidance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Canvas LMS
No pricing availableTotara Learn
No pricing availableFree Trial
Canvas LMS
Free Trial is available
Totara Learn
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
995
8.0
53
Ease of Use
8.5
1,278
7.9
60
Ease of Setup
8.0
587
7.4
34
Ease of Admin
8.3
331
7.7
28
Quality of Support
8.5
852
8.8
52
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
283
8.8
28
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
959
8.9
51
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
63
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
9.3
5
8.2
42
Not enough data
8.1
45
Not enough data
7.2
29
8.7
5
7.8
42
Not enough data
7.6
39
8.3
5
8.5
42
Not enough data
8.1
41
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Learning Content
8.2
74
Not enough data
8.5
91
Not enough data
8.8
102
Not enough data
7.9
74
Not enough data
Personalization
8.6
86
Not enough data
8.3
85
Not enough data
8.8
100
Not enough data
Reporting and Analytics
8.9
100
Not enough data
9.0
93
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Learning Platforms
9.7
5
Not enough data
Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Process Automation
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Performance reviews
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Goals
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feedback
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Performance Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
9.2
6
7.7
41
Not enough data
7.5
38
9.7
5
7.7
43
Not enough data
7.9
41
Course Delivery
Not enough data
8.3
42
9.3
5
7.8
42
9.7
5
8.5
40
Course Management
Not enough data
7.9
37
Not enough data
7.7
42
Not enough data
7.8
40
Not enough data
8.3
16
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
7.0
34
Not enough data
7.1
35
Not enough data
7.2
33
Interface
Not enough data
8.4
40
Not enough data
8.2
39
Training & eLearning
9.3
5
8.2
42
Not enough data
8.1
45
8.7
5
7.8
42
Not enough data
8.2
38
Not enough data
7.6
39
8.3
5
8.5
42
Not enough data
8.1
41
Generative AI
Not enough data
4.0
8
Not enough data
4.0
8
Not enough data
4.0
8
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Canvas LMS and Totara Learn are categorized as Corporate Learning Management Systems
Unique Categories
Canvas LMS is categorized as Assessment, Learning Management System (LMS), and Digital Learning Platforms
Totara Learn is categorized as Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS), Performance Management, and Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canvas LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Totara Learn
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
25.8%
E-Learning
11.7%
Primary/Secondary Education
7.7%
Information Technology and Services
1.0%
Other
8.3%
Computer Software
35.4%
Hospital & Health Care
10.8%
E-Learning
6.2%
Education Management
4.6%
Higher Education
4.6%
Other
38.5%
Alternatives
Discussions
How do I go into student view?
2 Comments
AG
On the right hand side under "Course Status" there is an icon that looks like glasses that says "Student View"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
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
Totara Learn has no discussions with answers
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