G2 Vendor Directory

Canvas LMS vs. ThinkUp!

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricCanvas LMS

by Instructure

ThinkUp!

by Curriculum Associates

Overall rating4.54.6
Review count1,839197
Ease of use8.78.8
Ease of setup8.39.2
Quality of support8.79.1
Meets requirements8.99.2
NPS62.87528971.204188
Small Business12.8%47.2%
Mid-Market44.9%40.6%
Enterprise42.3%12.2%
Total page views3,087281
Total LLM citations20,263642

Canvas LMS

Canvas by Instructure is a versatile, cloud-based learning management system (LMS) designed to transform online learning across every stage of education. Since its launch in 2011, Canvas has become the foundational hub for digital classrooms, empowering institutions to deliver high-quality instruction from K-12 to Corporate Training. Trusted by millions worldwide, Canvas remains the #1 educational software and the core of the Instructure ecosystem.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • User-Friendly
  • Intuitive Experience
  • Feature Diversity
  • Intuitive Interface
  • Navigation Ease

ThinkUp!

ThinkUp! curriculum (Grades 1-8) is a dynamic curriculum built upon a foundation of critical thinking. It was designed to develop students who can process and evaluate information at deeper levels, make informed decisions, solve complex problems, and find reasonable solutions—resulting in standards mastery and improved performance. Digital licensing for ThinkUp! curriculum includes access to i-Ready Teacher Toolbox which includes fillable PDFs for all grade levels and subjects purchased in Texas (Math, RLA, & Science in English + Spanish) and North Carolina (Math & ELA in English).

Pros