The best digital badge platform depends on how you issue. If you credential many people once, per-credential pricing can suit you; if the same people earn several badges, per-recipient pricing is usually cheaper. This comparison sets Certify, Credly, Accredible and Sertifier side by side on pricing model, Open Badges support, integrations and analytics, using each vendor's published information.
Pricing and features checked on 23 September 2026.
Why digital badges matter
Digital badges provide clear and verifiable recognition in a world where skills and achievements need to be visible and trusted. They offer:
- Credibility and fraud prevention through secure verification
- Visibility and brand awareness when shared on LinkedIn
- Portability and compliance with Open Badges standards
- Real-time engagement metrics and proof of impact
They benefit both the issuer, who gains measurable reach and brand value, and the recipient, who gains recognition that supports career progression.
How the main platforms compare
| Platform | Pricing model | Open Badges support | Integrations | Analytics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certify | Per recipient, unlimited badges each. First 50 recipients free, then from £20/month | Open Badges 2.0 (3.0 coming soon) | CSV, API, Zapier and LMS integrations including LearnUpon | Views, shares and reach analytics |
| Credly | Not published publicly; quote via sales | Open Badges | HRIS and LMS integrations | Network engagement insights |
| Accredible | From $45/month for 50 recipients on a 12-month term, billed monthly; priced in USD | Open Badges | LMS integrations and API (API a paid add-on on Launch) | Recipient engagement metrics |
| Sertifier | Free plan for 25 people; Standard at $750/year for 500 people; priced in USD | Open Badges | Moodle and other LMS integrations | Course-level analytics |
Pricing checked 21 September 2026. The Accredible and Sertifier figures are taken from our Accredible alternative and Sertifier alternative pages; Credly does not publish pricing publicly.
Where Certify fits best
Certify is built for organisations that want reliable verification, simple management and measurable outcomes, with pricing that tracks the size of their audience rather than the number of badges they issue.
Key strengths:
- Per-recipient pricing with unlimited badges each, and the first 50 recipients free
- Automatic, blockchain-anchored verification
- Open Badges 2.0 compliant, with Open Badges 3.0 coming soon
- Integration through a REST API and LMS connectors, including LearnUpon
- Detailed analytics on visibility, engagement and reach
- GDPR and LGPD compliance, and Cyber Essentials Plus certified security
- Multi-language and multi-region support
Certify is a strong fit for:
- Universities looking to enhance graduate employability
- Enterprises recognising internal learning and ESG programmes
- Associations issuing membership or CPD credentials
- Training providers and SaaS platforms that want to add digital credentials without building their own system
If your people typically earn more than one credential, see how per-recipient pricing compares in our guide to per credential vs per recipient pricing, and what happens to a credential over time in what happens when a digital badge expires.
How to choose the right platform
When evaluating digital badge solutions, consider:
- Verification and standards compliance
- Integration and automation capabilities
- Ease of use for issuers and recipients
- Analytics and reporting on engagement
- Pricing model and scalability
- Security, data protection and revocation options
- Portability and export options for future-proofing
