# Credly vs Virtualbadge.io Comparison | | Credly | Virtualbadge.io | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 445 | 19 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (39.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (100.0% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Free Trial Per Month | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Credly Pros: - Badges (23 reviews) - Ease of Use (19 reviews) Cons: - Badge Issues (7 reviews) - Poor Design (5 reviews) ### Virtualbadge.io Pros: - Customer Support (2 reviews) - Ease of Use (1 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Credly | Virtualbadge.io | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (408 reviews) | 9.1 (13 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.4 (419 reviews) | 9.9 (13 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.4 (267 reviews) | 10.0 (11 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.2 (162 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 9.3 (351 reviews) | 9.9 (12 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.4 (158 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.5 (416 reviews) | 10.0 (10 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Credly #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Virtualbadge.io #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Trial Price: Free Trial Per Month Description: With the free 7-day trial, you’ll be able to issue up to 25 credentials. Feel free to explore the platform, test the features, and choose the plan that best suits your needs. Key Features: - Design your own certificates and badges - Upload your own templates - Import list of recipients via CSV/Excel for bulk sending [Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/virtualbadge-io/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Digital Credential Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Credly** | 9.0/10 | 391 | | **Virtualbadge.io** | 9.7/10 | 13 | #### Platform Basics | Feature | Credly | Virtualbadge.io | |---|---|---| | **Reporting** | 8.8 (376 reviews) | 9.0 (8 reviews) | | **Interoperability** | 8.7 (360 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Performance** | 9.3 (379 reviews) | 10.0 (11 reviews) | #### Platform Content | Feature | Credly | Virtualbadge.io | |---|---|---| | **Automation** | 8.9 (368 reviews) | 9.8 (10 reviews) | | **Sharing** | 9.4 (379 reviews) | 9.8 (10 reviews) | | **Content Library** | Feature Not Available | 10.0 (6 reviews) | #### Platform Additional Functionality | Feature | Credly | Virtualbadge.io | |---|---|---| | **Dashboard** | 9.1 (379 reviews) | 9.8 (10 reviews) | | **Mobility** | 9.1 (365 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Portal** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | ### Talent Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Credly** | N/A | N/A | | **Virtualbadge.io** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Credly | Virtualbadge.io | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Training eLearning | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Credly** | N/A | N/A | | **Virtualbadge.io** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform | Feature | Credly | Virtualbadge.io | |---|---|---| | **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 | Credly | Virtualbadge.io | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 39.2% | 100.0% | | **Mid-Market** | 24.3% | 0% | | **Enterprise** | 36.5% | 0% | ### By Industry #### 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% #### Virtualbadge.io - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 21.1% - **Higher Education:** 15.8% - **Professional Training & Coaching:** 10.5% - **Education Management:** 10.5% - **Writing and Editing:** 5.3% - **Translation and Localization:** 5.3% - **Online Media:** 5.3% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.3% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.3% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 5.3% - **Other:** 10.5% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Credly - [Certifier](https://www.g2.com/products/certifier/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (533 reviews) - [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) ### Alternatives to Virtualbadge.io - [Certifier](https://www.g2.com/products/certifier/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (533 reviews) - [CertifyMe](https://www.g2.com/products/certifyme/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (570 reviews) - [Give My Certificate](https://www.g2.com/products/give-my-certificate/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (430 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) - [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 (69 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) --- ## Top Discussions ### 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 " ### Virtualbadge.io No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/credly-vs-virtualbadge-io)