G2 Vendor Directory

D2L Brightspace vs. Canvas LMS

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

MetricD2L Brightspace

by Desire2Learn

Canvas LMS

by Instructure

Overall rating4.44.5
Review count7081,839
Ease of use8.68.7
Ease of setup8.48.3
Quality of support8.78.7
Meets requirements8.88.9
NPS61.79104562.875289
Small Business15.0%12.8%
Mid-Market45.1%44.9%
Enterprise39.9%42.3%
Total page views2,3313,087
Total LLM citations13,74320,263

D2L Brightspace

Learning That Transforms Lives D2L Brightspace is a powerful, flexible learning platform designed to put learners first. Whether you’re supporting students, employees, or members, Brightspace helps you create personalized, engaging, and measurable learning experiences that drive success. Built for Your World Brightspace adapts to the needs of every learning environment: K–12: Empower teachers and inspire every learner Higher Education: Deliver personalized learning at scale Corporate: Drive business results through smarter learning Associations: Turn training into a competitive

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • User-Friendly
  • Feature Diversity
  • Design Aesthetics
  • Helpful
  • Navigation Ease

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