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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (46.3% 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
Learn more about Canvas LMSKahoot!
Star Rating
(399)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Kahoot!Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Canvas LMS excels in its Course Builder feature, with a score of 8.8, allowing for a more structured and customizable course creation experience compared to Kahoot!'s 8.1 in the same area. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface of Canvas makes it easier to design complex courses.
- Reviewers mention that Kahoot! shines in Real-time Assessment capabilities, scoring 9.6, which enhances engagement during live sessions. Users on G2 appreciate the interactive quizzes and polls that keep learners actively involved, while Canvas LMS scores lower at 8.9.
- Users say that Kahoot! offers superior Gamification features, with a score of 9.6, making learning fun and competitive. In contrast, Canvas LMS has a lower score of 7.9, leading some users to feel that it lacks the same level of engagement through game-like elements.
- G2 users report that Canvas LMS provides robust Analytics Dashboard features, scoring 8.8, which helps educators track student progress effectively. However, Kahoot! also performs well with a score of 9.1, and users mention that its analytics are particularly useful for assessing engagement during live events.
- Reviewers mention that Kahoot! has a more user-friendly Mobile Compatibility score of 9.3, making it easier for learners to access content on-the-go. Canvas LMS, while still functional, scores 8.5, leading some users to prefer Kahoot! for mobile learning experiences.
- Users report that Canvas LMS offers better Instructor-Led Training options, scoring 9.6, which is highly valued by educators looking for structured teaching methods. Kahoot!, while effective for interactive sessions, does not provide the same level of depth in instructor-led training, scoring 9.0.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Canvas LMS
No pricing availableKahoot!
No pricing availableFree Trial
Canvas LMS
Free Trial is available
Kahoot!
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
989
9.1
333
Ease of Use
8.5
1,271
9.3
340
Ease of Setup
8.0
579
9.3
98
Ease of Admin
8.3
326
9.5
84
Quality of Support
8.5
847
8.6
237
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
280
8.6
62
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
953
8.8
323
Features by Category
Basics
Not enough data
9.2
33
Not enough data
9.4
33
Content
Not enough data
8.9
31
Not enough data
9.0
32
Not enough data
9.1
32
Performance
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
9.1
27
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
9.3
32
Not enough data
9.3
31
Not enough data
9.1
30
Not enough data
9.0
28
Not enough data
9.1
29
Not enough data
8.9
31
Assessment delivery
8.7
61
9.1
43
8.8
58
9.6
44
8.2
43
8.8
41
Grading and reporting
8.6
60
9.7
37
8.0
40
9.6
39
8.8
62
9.1
38
8.7
59
9.0
38
Administration
8.1
42
7.8
23
8.6
58
9.3
41
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
Course Authoring
Not enough data
9.0
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
9
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.6
9
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.8
7
|
Verified
Course Management
Not enough data
9.7
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
6
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
7
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
7
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
9.0
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.6
8
|
Verified
Onboarding
Not enough data
9.6
9
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.7
6
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
7
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Audience Engagement
Not enough data
9.3
30
Not enough data
9.8
34
Not enough data
9.1
26
Not enough data
8.7
21
Event Support
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
8.4
22
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.0
21
Engagement Analytics
Not enough data
9.4
33
Not enough data
9.2
29
Not enough data
8.7
22
Agentic AI - Audience Response
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Core Features
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Additional Features-
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
5.3
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Interoperability
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
6.7
6
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course Authoring
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 Delivery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Course 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
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Interface
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
9.3
32
Not enough data
9.3
31
Not enough data
9.1
30
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
28
Not enough data
9.1
29
Not enough data
8.9
31
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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 Kahoot! are categorized as Assessment
Unique Categories
Canvas LMS is categorized as Learning Management System (LMS), Corporate Learning Management Systems, and Digital Learning Platforms
Kahoot! is categorized as Team Building, Microlearning Platforms, Sales Training and Onboarding, Audience Response, and Study Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canvas LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Kahoot!
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%
Education Management
31.6%
Primary/Secondary Education
22.6%
Higher Education
15.2%
E-Learning
6.4%
Information Technology and Services
3.1%
Other
21.1%
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 there any way to play challenges in the computer?
2 Comments
SB
Hi Sherly,
I’m a research analyst in the education market at G2. Thanks for a good question — this is one I was curious about myself. Based on my...Read more
Is there any way we can use the Kahoot without the need for wifi or data?
2 Comments
NC
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Could I increase the number of words for each question? I believe is only 120
2 Comments
NC
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