Canvas Network
8.2#10 in online course marketplacesFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Pluralsight
8.7#4 in online course marketplacesFrom $299 a yearAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Canvas Network | Pluralsight |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | Instructure’s company timeline states it was founded in 2008 and launched Canvas in 2011. | 2004 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Salt Lake City, Utah, USA | Texas, United States |
| Integrations | Canvas states that it integrates with more than 1,000 external tools and partners. | The Integrations Hub lists LMS/LXP connections including Canvas, Cornerstone, Docebo, SuccessFactors, and Workday, plus Power BI and Tableau data analytics integrations. |
| Mobile apps | Canvas Student supports grades, assignments, calendars, messaging, discussions, videos and quizzes; separate Teacher and Parent apps are offered. | both |
Canvas Network plans
- Canvas Network coursesFree
- Canvas Network free coursesFree
Pluralsight plans
- Core Tech$449 a year
- Complete$299 a year
- AI+$299 a year
- Cloud+$299 a year
- Data+$299 a year
- Complete$29 a month
Pick Canvas Network if…
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.
Pick Pluralsight if…
Pluralsight suits individuals building technology skills through structured courses, assessments, certification preparation, and practical labs. Organizations can consider its business offerings for team progress analytics, integrations, and training support.