Instructure

instructure.com/bridge
Learning Management System
Weekend Project

Leading EdTech for K–12, Higher Ed & Business

How to Replace Instructure

Overview

Instructure is a comprehensive educational technology platform that provides learning management systems, assessment tools, and credentialing solutions for K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and businesses. The platform serves over 8,000 customers globally and hosts the world's largest online community of educators, processing billions of assessment scores through its ecosystem.

Features

16 features across 15 categories

Analytics & Reporting(1)

Student Success Analytics

Real-time data and analytics focused on student-centric learning and success outcomes

Also in: Ivanti, Ramp, Stampli

Assessment & Analytics(2)

Integrated Assessment Experience

Integrated assessment tools within Canvas to provide a holistic picture of student learning

Mastery Assessment

Formative, predictive, and college prep assessment platform that has created 2 billion assessment scores, enabling teachers to immediately determine next instructional steps using real-time data

Also in: Pricemoov

Automation & Workflow(1)

Parchment Data AutomationPremium

Automated data management and workflow optimization for education records and credentialing processes

Core LMS(1)

Canvas LMS

The #1 LMS in the world that is simple to use, easy to love, and built for a lifetime of learning

Also in: Seesaw, Blackboard

Corporate Learning(1)

Business and Government Solutions

Learning and growth tools designed for workplace learning that are intuitive, engaging, and effective

Data Management & Compliance(1)

Canvas Archiving powered by K16 SolutionsPremium

Backup and secure storage solution for course content and student data that ensures compliance and maintains accreditation standing

Educational Continuity(1)

Unified K-20 Experience

Unified learning experience spanning K-12 through higher education for seamless student and teacher transitions

External Engagement(1)

External Education DeliveryPremium

Tools for delivering consistent experiences to external customers, members, or partners through connected workflows

Flexibility & Access(1)

Multi-environment Learning Support

Support for any learning environment including in-person, hybrid, and online learning

Higher Education(1)

Higher Education Solutions

Tools that keep educators at the forefront of modern teaching and learning to ensure student success

Integrations & Ecosystem(1)

Partner Integrations Marketplace

More partners and integrations than any other edtech company with access to best-in-class solutions

K-12 Education(1)

K-12 Solutions

Comprehensive ecosystem supporting every student across all grade levels in any learning environment

Professional Services(1)

Implementation ServicesPremium

Professional implementation services for seamless platform deployment and adoption

Records Management & Credentialing(1)

Parchment

Preferred platform for enrollment, records management, and credentialing used by 6.7K K-12 schools

User Experience(1)

User-Friendly Interface

Canvas features a reputation as a much more user-friendly learning management system compared to competitors

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Instructure. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Instructure alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 16 features.

Buy Instructure

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Instructure saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 16 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

1 known integrations

K16 Solutions