
Canvas Network
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| Fact | Canvas Network | DataCamp |
|---|---|---|
| Company legal name | Crunchbase identifies the maker as Instructure, Inc., an education-technology company acquired by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts. | Crunchbase identifies the company’s legal name as DataCamp Inc. |
| Founded | Instructure’s company timeline states it was founded in 2008 and launched Canvas in 2011. | 2013 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Salt Lake City, Utah, USA | New York City, United States |
| Mobile apps | Canvas Student supports grades, assignments, calendars, messaging, discussions, videos and quizzes; separate Teacher and Parent apps are offered. | both |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.6 out of 5 from 4,338 reviews | 4.9 out of 5 from 17 reviews. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.5 out of 5 from 1,839 reviews | 4.7 out of 5 from 713 reviews. |
Canvas Network is suited to K–12 and higher education educators looking for professional development courses. It also works for learners who can use email to enroll and are comfortable creating a separate Canvas Network account.
DataCamp suits learners who want structured courses available on web, iOS, or Android, with certificates and progression options. Teams and Enterprise fit organizations needing group administration, learning tracking, personalized paths, or reporting.