# Certifier vs Credly Comparison | | Certifier | Credly | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 533 | 445 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (71.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (39.2% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | $0.00 250 Credentials Per Year | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Certifier Pros: - Ease of Use (97 reviews) - Time-saving (52 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (13 reviews) - Poor Design (13 reviews) ### Credly Pros: - Badges (23 reviews) - Ease of Use (19 reviews) Cons: - Badge Issues (7 reviews) - Poor Design (5 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Certifier | Credly | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (440 reviews) | 9.4 (408 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (446 reviews) | 9.4 (419 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (309 reviews) | 9.4 (267 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (254 reviews) | 9.2 (162 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (328 reviews) | 9.3 (351 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.1 (220 reviews) | 9.4 (158 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (435 reviews) | 9.5 (416 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Certifier #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Free Price: $0.00 250 Credentials Per Year Description: Begin your credentialing journey with a reliable solution and essential tools. Key Features: - Certificate & badge editor - 2000+ free certificate templates - Mass issuing & delivery [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/certifier/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Credly #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Digital Credential Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Certifier** | 8.8/10 | 389 | | **Credly** | 9.0/10 | 391 | #### Platform Basics | Feature | Certifier | Credly | |---|---|---| | **Reporting** | 8.6 (329 reviews) | 8.8 (376 reviews) | | **Interoperability** | 8.5 (316 reviews) | 8.7 (360 reviews) | | **Performance** | 9.2 (363 reviews) | 9.3 (379 reviews) | #### Platform Content | Feature | Certifier | Credly | |---|---|---| | **Automation** | 8.9 (351 reviews) | 8.9 (368 reviews) | | **Sharing** | 9.1 (354 reviews) | 9.4 (379 reviews) | | **Content Library** | 8.6 (345 reviews) | Feature Not Available | #### Platform Additional Functionality | Feature | Certifier | Credly | |---|---|---| | **Dashboard** | 8.9 (360 reviews) | 9.1 (379 reviews) | | **Mobility** | Feature Not Available | 9.1 (365 reviews) | | **Portal** | 8.7 (343 reviews) | Feature Not Available | ### Talent Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Certifier** | N/A | N/A | | **Credly** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Certifier | Credly | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Training eLearning | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Certifier** | N/A | N/A | | **Credly** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform | Feature | Certifier | Credly | |---|---|---| | **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Digital Credential Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-credential-management) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Certifier | Credly | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 71.4% | 39.2% | | **Mid-Market** | 23.3% | 24.3% | | **Enterprise** | 5.3% | 36.5% | ### By Industry #### Certifier - **Education Management:** 12.3% - **Higher Education:** 11.7% - **Computer Software:** 8.4% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 7.2% - **Professional Training & Coaching:** 6.8% - **Information Technology and Services:** 5.7% - **E-Learning:** 4.3% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.1% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.1% - **Consulting:** 2.7% - **Other:** 33.5% #### Credly - **Information Technology and Services:** 24.3% - **Computer Software:** 12.2% - **Computer & Network Security:** 12.2% - **Higher Education:** 8.7% - **Consulting:** 5.5% - **E-Learning:** 3.4% - **Telecommunications:** 3.4% - **Professional Training & Coaching:** 3.0% - **Education Management:** 2.1% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 1.6% - **Other:** 23.6% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Certifier - [CertifyMe](https://www.g2.com/products/certifyme/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (570 reviews) - [Sertifier](https://www.g2.com/products/sertifier/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (226 reviews) - [Accredible](https://www.g2.com/products/accredible/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (136 reviews) - [Give My Certificate](https://www.g2.com/products/give-my-certificate/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (430 reviews) - [Certopus](https://www.g2.com/products/certopus/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (113 reviews) - [CredSure](https://www.g2.com/products/credsure/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (60 reviews) - [SimpleCert](https://www.g2.com/products/simplecert/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (74 reviews) - [Virtualbadge.io](https://www.g2.com/products/virtualbadge-io/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (19 reviews) - [Parchment](https://www.g2.com/products/parchment/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (58 reviews) - [Hyperstack Credential Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/hyperstack-credential-cloud/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (38 reviews) ### Alternatives to Credly - [CertifyMe](https://www.g2.com/products/certifyme/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (570 reviews) - [Sertifier](https://www.g2.com/products/sertifier/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (226 reviews) - [Accredible](https://www.g2.com/products/accredible/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (136 reviews) - [Give My Certificate](https://www.g2.com/products/give-my-certificate/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (430 reviews) - [Badgr](https://www.g2.com/products/badgr/reviews) — 3.0/5 stars (2 reviews) - [Parchment](https://www.g2.com/products/parchment/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (58 reviews) - [Certopus](https://www.g2.com/products/certopus/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (113 reviews) - [NetCredential](https://www.g2.com/products/netcredential/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (11 reviews) - [CredSure](https://www.g2.com/products/credsure/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (60 reviews) - [Hyperstack Credential Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/hyperstack-credential-cloud/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (38 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Certifier - Title: [What is Certifier used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-certifier-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "To automate certificate issuance to your students" ### Credly - Title: [What is Credly used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-credly-used-for) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "Credly is a tool to give certification or recognition badge to individuals who have earned it. If you are a firm that does training, then Credly is a way to..." - Title: [What is acclaim by Credly?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-acclaim-by-credly) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Hi there! Acclaim is the digital credentialing platform from the Credly by Pearson team. Acclaim is the world’s largest and most-connected digital..." - Title: [How do Credly badges work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-credly-badges-work) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "A badge issued through the Credly platform is a digital representation of a learning outcome, experience or competency. Based on the Open Badges Standard...." - Title: [Is Credly and acclaim same?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-credly-and-acclaim-same) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "Yes " --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/certifier-vs-credly)