Instructure Plans Pricing
Instructure Canvas LMS pricing follows an institutional licensing model based on FTE enrollment. Instructure introduced three tiered product bundles in 2026 — Core, Plus, and Next — each offering progressively expanded AI features and capabilities through IgniteAI. API access is included as part of all Canvas tiers. Pricing is negotiated per institution and not publicly listed; typical rates range from $3 to $12 per active user annually depending on size, contract length, and add-ons. Add-on products include Canvas Studio, Catalog, Credentials, Impact, and Mastery.
Instructure Plans Pricing is the machine-readable pricing-plan profile for Instructure on the APIs.io network, conforming to the API Commons Plans specification.
It defines 3 plans, with named plans including Canvas Core, Canvas Plus, Canvas Next.
Tagged areas include EdTech, Education, LMS, Canvas, and Courses.
Plans
Foundational LMS functionality with essential AI features automatically included for all existing Canvas customers. Includes the full REST and GraphQL API, LTI integrations, OAuth2 developer keys, and basic IgniteAI accessibility features.
Expanded engagement tools, advanced analytics, and AI features for teaching and feedback workflows. Includes everything in Canvas Core plus enhanced reporting, teaching tools powered by IgniteAI, and access to additional Canvas platform capabilities.
The highest tier with expanded access to the latest and most advanced AI-supported capabilities including agentic assistance through IgniteAI. Suitable for institutions seeking cutting-edge educational technology with maximum AI integration.