Compare Canvas LMS and D2L Brightspace 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (43.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Canvas LMS
Star Rating
(1,485)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(604)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that D2L Brightspace excels in its automated grading feature, scoring 8.6, which allows for efficient assessment of student submissions. In contrast, Canvas LMS also offers automated grading but with a slightly lower score of 8.1, indicating that users may find D2L's implementation more effective.
- Reviewers mention that D2L Brightspace provides a robust analytics dashboard with a score of 8.8, which helps educators track student performance effectively. Canvas LMS also has a strong analytics feature but scores slightly lower at 8.5, suggesting that D2L's dashboard may offer more comprehensive insights.
- G2 users highlight the course authoring capabilities of D2L Brightspace, particularly its assessments and quizzes feature, which received a high score of 9.0. Canvas LMS also offers similar functionalities but with a score of 8.7, indicating that D2L may provide a more user-friendly experience in this area.
- Users on G2 report that D2L Brightspace shines in personalized learning paths, scoring 8.6, which allows for tailored educational experiences. Canvas LMS, while also offering personalization, scores slightly lower at 8.3, suggesting that D2L may have a more effective approach to adaptive learning.
- Reviewers mention that D2L Brightspace's 24/7 availability feature, scoring an impressive 9.5, is a significant advantage for users needing constant access. Canvas LMS, while reliable, does not match this level of availability, scoring 8.9, which may be a consideration for institutions requiring round-the-clock access.
- Users say that D2L Brightspace's mobile compatibility is rated at 8.5, making it a strong choice for users who need to access the platform on various devices. Canvas LMS also offers mobile compatibility but scores slightly lower at 8.3, indicating that D2L may provide a more seamless mobile experience.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Canvas LMS
No pricing availableD2L Brightspace
Brightspace Core
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Brightspace Core is the foundation of your learning platform and your gateway to
continuous innovation. Brightspace Core combines the powerful tools, services, and
support you need to deliver a best-in-class teaching and learning experience- all in one convenient package.
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Canvas LMS
Free Trial is available
D2L Brightspace
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
981
8.6
477
Ease of Use
8.5
989
8.4
483
Ease of Setup
8.0
331
8.1
269
Ease of Admin
8.3
325
8.3
273
Quality of Support
8.5
839
8.4
433
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
279
8.9
251
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
945
8.5
454
Features by Category
Assessment delivery
8.6
58
Not enough data
8.8
55
Not enough data
8.2
40
Not enough data
Grading and reporting
8.7
57
Not enough data
8.0
38
Not enough data
8.8
58
Not enough data
8.7
56
Not enough data
Administration
8.0
39
Not enough data
8.5
55
Not enough data
Learning Content
8.3
71
Not enough data
8.6
86
Not enough data
8.8
95
Not enough data
7.8
70
Not enough data
Personalization
8.6
81
Not enough data
8.3
81
Not enough data
8.8
93
Not enough data
Reporting and Analytics
8.9
93
Not enough data
8.9
87
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
Not enough data
8.7
90
Not enough data
8.3
86
Not enough data
9.0
91
Not enough data
8.9
91
Course Delivery
Not enough data
8.6
88
Not enough data
9.5
91
Not enough data
8.9
94
Not enough data
9.1
92
Course Management
Not enough data
8.4
87
Not enough data
8.9
87
Not enough data
8.7
82
Not enough data
8.6
78
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
7.2
58
Not enough data
7.5
58
Not enough data
7.6
60
Interface
Not enough data
8.6
79
Not enough data
8.4
78
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
9.0
90
Not enough data
8.8
93
Not enough data
8.8
94
Not enough data
8.7
82
Not enough data
8.2
71
Not enough data
8.7
88
Not enough data
8.2
81
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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 D2L Brightspace are categorized as Learning Management System (LMS) and Corporate Learning Management Systems
Unique Categories
Canvas LMS is categorized as Assessment and Digital Learning Platforms
D2L Brightspace has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canvas LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
D2L Brightspace
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
42.5%
Education Management
27.7%
E-Learning
12.7%
Primary/Secondary Education
6.8%
Information Technology and Services
1.1%
Other
9.1%
Higher Education
61.1%
Education Management
15.8%
E-Learning
6.6%
Primary/Secondary Education
4.2%
Professional Training & Coaching
1.2%
Other
11.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Canvas LMS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Sajay S.
Verified User in Computer Software
Canvas has the best user interface. It works perfectly as a portal to view grades and assignments and access uploaded files. I also love the "what if" feature for grades where I can see what scores I need in order to obtain the grade I want.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Education Management
Integration with SIS is very unpredictable and frustrating.
D2L Brightspace
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Lori W.
Verified User in Higher Education
Everything! Their customer service and support is, by far, the best. They listen to their customers and actually implement ideas from them. They have additional services available that can make your experience much more enjoyable as well, such as the TAM...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Higher Education
If you don't do things the D2L Brightspace way, it can be a real pain. That is, if you don't use the tools the way the developers expect them to be used, you usually end up having a problem with the training modules. It's difficult to have robust critique...
Sajay S.
Verified User in Computer Software
Canvas has the best user interface. It works perfectly as a portal to view grades and assignments and access uploaded files. I also love the "what if" feature for grades where I can see what scores I need in order to obtain the grade I want.
Lori W.
Verified User in Higher Education
Everything! Their customer service and support is, by far, the best. They listen to their customers and actually implement ideas from them. They have additional services available that can make your experience much more enjoyable as well, such as the TAM...
Verified User in Education Management
Integration with SIS is very unpredictable and frustrating.
Verified User in Higher Education
If you don't do things the D2L Brightspace way, it can be a real pain. That is, if you don't use the tools the way the developers expect them to be used, you usually end up having a problem with the training modules. It's difficult to have robust critique...
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
Is Brightspace and d2l the same?
3 comments
SI
Brightspace is the name of the Learning Management Ssytem made by the company D2L.Read more
What is Brightspace platform?
3 comments
TB
A learning management system — you can distribute courses or training to students or employees using videos, live classrooms, documents, etc. Students can...Read more
Who uses Brightspace?
2 comments
DF
Users at Maine Virtual Academy include students, parents, teachers, and administrative staff.Read more
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