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Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS
(1,485)
4.4 out of 5
Canvas LMS
By Instructure
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Kaltura Video Cloud
Kaltura Video Cloud
(112)
4.3 out of 5
Kaltura Video Cloud
By Kaltura
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Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS
Star Rating
(1,485)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.2% of reviews)
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Kaltura Video Cloud
Kaltura Video Cloud
Star Rating
(112)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
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  • Users report that Canvas LMS excels in File Type Support with a perfect score of 10.0, allowing for a wide variety of content formats, while Kaltura Video Cloud, although strong, does not match this level of versatility.
  • Reviewers mention that Canvas LMS has a superior Web Interface rating of 9.3, making it easier for users to navigate and manage their courses compared to Kaltura Video Cloud's interface, which is rated lower.
  • G2 users highlight that Kaltura Video Cloud shines in Video Streaming with a score of 8.7, providing robust streaming capabilities, while Canvas LMS focuses more on course management and less on video delivery features.
  • Users on G2 report that Canvas LMS offers excellent User and Role Management with a perfect score of 10.0, making it easier for administrators to manage permissions and access, which is a critical feature for educational institutions.
  • Reviewers mention that Kaltura Video Cloud provides strong Live Streaming capabilities, rated at 8.0, which is essential for real-time events, whereas Canvas LMS does not emphasize live streaming as a core feature.
  • Users say that both platforms have solid Quality of Support, but Canvas LMS edges out with a score of 8.5 compared to Kaltura Video Cloud's 8.0, indicating a slightly better user experience when seeking help.
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
981
8.7
96
Ease of Use
8.5
989
8.5
96
Ease of Setup
8.0
331
7.8
56
Ease of Admin
8.3
325
8.2
57
Quality of Support
8.5
839
8.0
87
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
279
8.6
53
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
945
8.3
94
Features by Category
Cloud Content CollaborationHide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
Not enough data
9.1
104
File Management
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Platform
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Event Registration & TicketingHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Registration
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
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Marketing and Communications
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
Virtual ClassroomHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.9
92
Content Sharing
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Collaboration
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.4
9
Functionality
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
WebinarHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
8.7
126
Host Tools
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
9.0
14
Attendee Tools
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.1
11
Post-Event Tools
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.2
14
Integrations
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.6
11
Enterprise Content Delivery Network (eCDN)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.8
92
Administration
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
7
Media Delivery
Not enough data
9.7
11
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.1
9
Security and Performance
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
9.3
7
Event MarketingHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Marketing and Communications
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
Attendee Engagement
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Registration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Live StreamHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.1
98
Software Options
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.2
10
Audience Tools
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
6.9
7
Not enough data
9.1
11
Streamer Tools
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
5.6
6
Screen and Video CaptureHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
Not enough data
8.8
136
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.4
20
Not enough data
9.7
19
Not enough data
8.2
14
Platform Content
Not enough data
9.3
16
Not enough data
7.3
14
Not enough data
9.5
19
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
8.4
17
AssessmentHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
8.5
456
Not enough data
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
Course AuthoringHide 2 FeaturesShow 2 Features
Not enough data
8.6
45
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.3
25
eLearning ContentHide 2 FeaturesShow 2 Features
Not enough data
8.4
37
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.3
25
Video HostingHide 24 FeaturesShow 24 Features
Not enough data
8.2
222
Hosting
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.2
23
Not enough data
8.0
17
Management
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
8.9
20
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
8.8
20
Marketing
Not enough data
6.9
13
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Insights
Not enough data
8.5
20
Not enough data
8.4
21
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
5.8
6
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
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Video CMSHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
8.0
126
Customization
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
7.3
11
Organization
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
7.9
15
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
7.3
11
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
8.0
14
Digital Learning PlatformsHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
8.6
757
8.3
156
Learning Content
8.3
71
Feature Not Available
8.6
86
Feature Not Available
8.8
95
9.1
25
7.8
70
7.5
21
Personalization
8.6
81
8.3
19
8.3
81
7.6
22
8.8
93
8.0
22
Reporting and Analytics
8.9
93
8.6
22
8.9
87
9.0
25
Video ConferencingHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
9.0
92
Collaboration Tools
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.1
9
Meeting Coordination
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.0
7
Software Type
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.5
7
Virtual Event PlatformsHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
9.2
69
Administration
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Virtual Experience
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.9
6
Engagement
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.0
5
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
OTT PlatformsHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
Not enough data
7.5
40
Content Type
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
7.6
7
CDN Type
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
6.9
6
Monetization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Delivery
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.0
5
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Video EmailHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Video Creation
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
Software Delivery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS)Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
7.7
79
API Features
Not enough data
6.5
9
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
6.1
6
Security and Compliance
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
6.3
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.0
10
Video CommunicationsHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
Not enough data
8.6
100
Platform Features
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
6.7
5
Organization
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
7
Customization
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
6.9
6
Analytics
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.6
8
Online Learning PlatformHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
Not enough data
8.9
107
Reporting Analysis
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Course Management
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Integration
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
9.4
15
Customer Assistance
Not enough data
8.9
17
Platform Customization
Not enough data
9.2
12
Talent ManagementHide 2 FeaturesShow 2 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Corporate Learning Management SystemsHide 27 FeaturesShow 27 Features
Not enough data
8.5
57
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
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
25
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
UCaaS PlatformsHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Extensions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Features
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
Training eLearningHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
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
Classroom ManagementHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
8.5
58
Platform Features
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.6
11
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Canvas LMS
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Kaltura Video Cloud
Kaltura Video Cloud
Canvas LMS and Kaltura Video Cloud are categorized as Digital Learning Platforms
Unique Categories
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Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
13.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
44.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
42.3%
Kaltura Video Cloud
Kaltura Video Cloud
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
28.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
39.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
32.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS
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%
Kaltura Video Cloud
Kaltura Video Cloud
Higher Education
39.1%
Education Management
7.3%
Computer Software
5.5%
Media Production
3.6%
Information Technology and Services
3.6%
Other
40.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Stephany W.
SW
Stephany W.
Verified User in Higher Education

The first thing I noticed with this product was the the interface was very user friendly! I liked that I was able to create a full profile with a photo that other users could see and get information from. The grade feature was also very helpful in...

Most Helpful Critical Review
AA
Ashley A.
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education

Students can't resubmit an assignment and keep the feedback from previous submissions. This is particularly frustrating for the writing teachers I work with.

Kaltura Video Cloud
Kaltura Video Cloud
Most Helpful Favorable Review
JE
Jeremy E.
Verified User in Higher Education

Our institution has been using Kaltura as a video cloud for education for nearly three years, and we have been delighted with its services. The upload and storage repository is easy to understand and navigate, it is simple to organize your videos into...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Banking

The are a few downsides about Kaltura Video Cloud

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Discussions
Canvas LMS
Canvas LMS 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
Kris B.
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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Kaltura Video Cloud
Kaltura Video Cloud Discussions
Is Kaltura a software?
1 comment
LR
Kaltura is a solution in the cloud that gives you different options to publish video and do other things with it. At the same time, you can have live feeds...Read more
What is Kaltura tool?
1 comment
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Kaltura is a solution in the cloud that gives you different options to publish video and do other things with it. At the same time, you can have live feeds...Read more
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