Online Learning Platforms in AI answers

Data as of Oct 22, 2026Based on 53 AI responsesReviewed by

How we measure

AI summary

holds a narrow lead over , with both platforms frequently recommended for university-level academics and accredited coursework. When students look for clear video lessons to replace confusing lectures, and share the spotlight instead.

What’s changing · since July

Since July, rising has gained broader visibility across the market. Meanwhile, falling has dropped out of regular mentions for students looking to supplement university lectures.

Most-mentioned brands

Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 6

#Brand
1
Edx100%
academic depth, university certificates, and accredited degree coursework
1
Coursera98%
structured career certificates and university courses
3
LinkedIn Learning LinkedIn product line89%
quick workplace education and practical professional skills
4
Udemy58%
affordable standalone courses for immediate, tactical skills
5
Athabasca University43%
flexible, fully online degrees for Canadian university students
5
Khan Academy38%
free foundational video lessons that fill learning gaps
7
Canvas by Instructure Instructure product line23%
learning management adopted by colleges as an alternative platform
7
Brightspace D2l product line23%
learning management systems deployed widely across Canadian institutions
7
Thompson Rivers University17%
open-learning courses and distance degree options in Canada
10
Moodle11%
open-source course management across higher education
10
D2l9%
10
Blackboard Learn Anthology product line9%
10
HubSpot Academy HubSpot product line8%
10
eCampusOntario8%
10
Google Owned by Alphabet8%

Who leads each AI engine

ChatGPT SearchChatGPT Search
=1CourseraEdx
Google AI ModeGoogle AI Mode
=1EdxCoursera
Mentioned in on each engineChatGPT SearchChatGPT SearchGoogle AI ModeGoogle AI Mode

Widest split: Udemy, 89% on ChatGPT Search and 27% on Google AI Mode.

Mentioned in on each AI engine, by brand
BrandChatGPT SearchGoogle AI Mode
Coursera100%96%
Edx100%100%
LinkedIn Learning93%85%
Udemy89%27%
Athabasca University26%62%
Khan Academy63%12%
Canvas by Instructure15%31%
Thompson Rivers University4%31%
Brightspace19%27%
Moodle19%Outside Google AI Mode's top 25

Questions by topic1

  • Online learning platform for canadian university students
    • I'm searching for the best online learning platform for Canadian university students.
    • Which online learning platforms are best for Canadian university students?

    • Which online learning platforms are recommended for university students in Canada?

  • What is the best online course platform for learning a practical skill like digital marketing or UX design?

Sources AI cites100

41% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. linkedin.com, coursecompare.ca, canlearnhub.ca are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.