G2 Vendor Directory

Canvas LMS vs. Khan Academy

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

MetricCanvas LMS

by Instructure

Khan Academy

by Khan Academy

Overall rating4.54.5
Review count1,839177
Ease of use8.79.2
Ease of setup8.39.2
Quality of support8.78.8
Meets requirements8.99.1
NPS62.87528968.75
Small Business12.8%37.9%
Mid-Market44.9%26.6%
Enterprise42.3%35.6%
Total page views3,087446
Total LLM citations20,2633,079

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

Khan Academy

Khan Academy is a nonprofit online learning platform for students, teachers, schools, and districts. It offers K–12 math, science, and humanities content through videos, practice exercises, and AI-powered support. Students learn at their own pace, while teachers can assign work and monitor progress. Khan Academy Districts adds district-level reporting, implementation support, and professional learning.

Pros