Canvas LMS vs. Top Hat
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Canvas LMS | Top Hat |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Review count | 1,839 | 23 |
| Ease of use | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| Ease of setup | 8.3 | 8.6 |
| Quality of support | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| Meets requirements | 8.9 | 8.8 |
| NPS | 62.875289 | 34.782609 |
| Small Business | 12.8% | 22.7% |
| Mid-Market | 44.9% | 31.8% |
| Enterprise | 42.3% | 45.5% |
| Total page views | 3,087 | 219 |
| Total LLM citations | 20,263 | 406 |
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.
- Ease of Use
- User-Friendly
- Intuitive Experience
- Feature Diversity
- Intuitive Interface
- Navigation Ease
Top Hat
Top Hat is the leader in student engagement for higher education. Grounded in learning science and powered by AI, our platform helps educators create interactive, personalized learning experiences that deepen connection and drive student success. Used by 35,000+ instructors at over 1,500 institutions, Top Hat supports learning for more than three million students, turning classrooms into spaces of active exploration and growth. We combine polling and discussion tools with flexible course content, assignments, testing, and analytics.