The Accredible alternative with pricing you can actually see
If you are reviewing Accredible at renewal, the sticker price is rarely the whole story. Costs climb when API access and primary branding are paid add-ons, plans above the entry tier are custom quotes, and everything is priced in US dollars. Certify takes a different approach: transparent per-recipient pricing in GBP, with your first 50 recipients free.
Is Certify a good Accredible alternative?
Certify is a strong Accredible alternative for universities, associations and training providers who want transparent, per-recipient pricing in GBP. Your first 50 recipients are free, paid Starter plans begin at £20 a month, and features that Accredible sells as add-ons on its Launch plan, such as API access and primary branding, are included on Certify's higher plans.
A clear, like-for-like comparison
| Feature | Certify | Accredible |
|---|---|---|
| Free to start | First 50 recipients free, no credit card | No ongoing free plan; free trial limited to 20 credentials |
| Entry price | £20/month for 100 recipients, or £16/month billed annually (ex VAT) | From $45/month for 50 recipients, on a 12-month term billed monthly |
| Currency | Priced and billed in GBP | Priced in USD; GBP quotes on request |
| API access | Included on the Advanced plan | Paid add-on on Launch |
| Primary branding (vanity URL, your logo) | Full white label brand pack on Advanced, plus a custom domain | Paid add-on on Launch |
| Larger programmes | Advanced and Premium add a pathway builder, custom domain, white label issuer portal, dedicated support and SSO | Custom quotes via sales |
Accredible pricing checked on 21 September 2026. accredible.com/pricing
Security and standards built in
Every plan, including the free Starter plan, is built to the same security and open standards.
What switching looks like
Book a cost comparison call
We look at your current plan and your renewal, then show you what the same programme costs on Certify.
We map your brand and credentials
Our onboarding team handles migration and setup, so your designs and recipients move across without the manual work.
Go live within a week
Most organisations are live within a week, and your existing credentials remain live and verifiable throughout.
Issue and measure
Design badges, issue by CSV, API or LMS, and track claims and shares in your analytics dashboard.
“Certify provides an additional way for us to manage and enhance our brand, protecting how our programme and product names are written externally. It also helps us achieve greater visibility and reach amongst core audiences.”
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Book a 30-minute cost comparison call and we will map your current programme to the right Certify plan, or start free with your first 50 recipients today.
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