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Canvas vs ON24

Canvas logo

Canvas

Software

Open-source LMS for engaging learning experiences

From
$5/student-year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ON24 logo

ON24

Software

The digital engagement platform

From
$2000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Canvas basic analytics lack predictive intelligence or advanced student success insights; ON24 the Internet Archive's capture of ON24's homepage on 1 January 2021 named five distinct platform tiers, Webcast Elite, Engagement Hub, Target, Intelligence, and Connect, but pointed visitors to a 'Find your pricing fit' quiz rather than publishing figures.
  • They diverge on capability: Canvas covers Course management, ON24 covers Live webinars.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Canvas and ON24 actually diverge.

Attributes where Canvas and ON24 differ
AttributeCanvasON24
Starting price$5/student-year$2000/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Founded20081998

Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Canvas

  • Course management
  • Assignment submission
  • Gradebook
  • Discussion forums
  • Quizzes
  • Mobile app
  • Video conferencing
  • Analytics

Only in ON24

  • Live webinars
  • Virtual events
  • Engagement hub
  • AI-powered analytics
  • Content hubs
  • Salesforce
  • Marketo
  • Eloqua

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Canvas

  • Online coursesnot ON24
  • Blended learningnot ON24
  • Course managementnot ON24
  • Student assessmentnot ON24

ON24

  • Event planningnot Canvas
  • Ticket salesnot Canvas
  • Attendee managementnot Canvas
  • Virtual eventsnot Canvas
  • Event marketingnot Canvas

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Canvas

  • Basic analytics lack predictive intelligence or advanced student success insights
  • Course structure is traditional and may not support competency-based or adaptive learning paths without supplementary tools

ON24

  • The Internet Archive's capture of ON24's homepage on 1 January 2021 named five distinct platform tiers, Webcast Elite, Engagement Hub, Target, Intelligence, and Connect, but pointed visitors to a 'Find your pricing fit' quiz rather than publishing figures.

Pricing, plan by plan

Canvas

$5/student-year

No published plan breakdown. See the Canvas review.

ON24

$2000/month
  • Core$2000/month
    • Webinars
    • Engagement tools
    • Basic analytics
  • Professional$4000/month
    • Virtual events
    • Advanced analytics
    • Integrations
  • Enterprise$8000/month
    • Full platform
    • AI insights
    • Dedicated success manager

Which should you pick?

Choose Canvas if

  • You need course management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want assignment submission.
Canvas review

Choose ON24 if

  • You need live webinars.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want virtual events.
ON24 review

Questions people ask

Is Canvas or ON24 better?
Neither clearly leads. Canvas starts at $5/student-year and ON24 at $2000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Canvas or ON24?
Canvas starts at $5/student-year and ON24 at $2000/month.
Does Canvas or ON24 run on more platforms?
Canvas runs on Web, iOS, Android. ON24 runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Canvas best used for?
Canvas is most often used for online courses, blended learning, course management, student assessment. Of those, online courses and blended learning are not what ON24 is typically brought in for.
What can Canvas do that ON24 cannot?
Canvas covers Course management, Assignment submission, Gradebook, Discussion forums. ON24 covers Live webinars, Virtual events, Engagement hub, AI-powered analytics. Both handle Web support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Canvas: Does Canvas work offline?

Canvas has launched offline access for its student mobile app, allowing students to view pre-selected course content without internet. However, offline access is view-only and submissions require reconnecting to the internet.

Source
Canvas: What integrations does Canvas support?

Canvas supports hundreds of external applications through its App Center using LTI standards, including video platforms, plagiarism detection tools, and digital textbooks through a standardized integration framework.

Source
Canvas: How does Canvas handle course analytics?

Canvas provides built-in reporting that covers grades and student engagement, but lacks predictive analytics or advanced student success insights that some institutions require.

Source
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