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Credly vs. Accredible

Which Digital Credentialing Platform Is Best For You?

Discover why customers choose Credly over Accredible.

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Features Comparison

 

 

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Account Authentication & Verification

Earners have complete control over their data, and no Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is published to the web without the earner's express consent.

 

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Open Badge 3.0 Compliant 

Earners can upload and verify any badge that conforms to OpenBadge 2.0 or 3.0 standards, ensuring seamless integration and validation of credentials.

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Automated 3rd Party Badge Data Upload

Badge data from third-party issuers is automatically uploaded, with metadata gathered and verified without the need for manual intervention.

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Smart Badge Creation Assistance

Issuers can utilize our suggested relevant skills based on comprehensive data to streamline the badge creation process.

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Skills Wallet

Earners can use Credly badges, occupational history, and third-party badges as evidence to present a validated view of their skills to current and potential employers.

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Comprehensive Training Hub

Issuers can access our exclusive Online Credentialing Academy, which features a variety of courses and live training sessions.

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Largest Platform Integration Selection

Manage and scale your programs easily with 29 industry-leading software and custom apps.

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Robust Data Security and Privacy Practices

In addition to using secure Amazon Web service, as a company, we hold ISO 27001 and 27701 certifications and maintain a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template.

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Secure Amazon Web Service (AWS)

Credly’s infrastructure is hosted and managed by AWS, which have achieved a wide variety of security certifications and commitments.

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Multiple Issuing Options (Single, CSV, API)

Issue badges individually, in bulk, or through API integration. 

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Analytics

Utilize our analytics tools to understand how your digital credentials are used, engage earners, and impact your program.

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Social Sharing

Badge earners can quickly share and validate their credentials across various platforms, boosting your organization's brand visibility.

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Talent Directory

Recruiters and hiring managers can find professionals with specific credentials or skills and connect for job opportunities.

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Pathways

Issuers are to define a set of criteria badges that, when earned, will automatically issue their chosen completion badge. 

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Organization Profile Customization

Issuers can highlight the unique aspects of their badging programs by featuring top badges, setting default pages, and enabling earners to sort badges, aligning profiles with their goals.

 

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Customizable Emails

Issuers can personalize badge notifications and reminder emails directly through the platform. 

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Why Organizations Trust Credly

Credly has been a pioneer in the digital credentialing movement since 2012 and is a cornerstone in the skills-based ecosystem.

Proven Track Record

We prioritize continuous innovation and putting people-powered growth at our core. Since Credly's establishment, we have celebrated hundreds of millions of achievements worldwide.
100 M +

Credentials earned and managed on Credly

47 M +

Registered earners on Credly

650 k +

Digital credentials shared from Credly every month

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#1 Ranked Digital Credential Management Platform

We are the leader in digital credential management software on G2, helping many organizations to reach their goals.
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Largest AI Credential Network

Credly is trusted by over 3,600 issuers and has facilitated the issuance of over 2 million AI badges—more than any other platform.
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Unmatched Customer Support

We have a dedicated team of credentialing professionals prepared to help our customers with customized onboarding packages. Every customer benefits from standard continuous support and access to exclusive online learning resources.

I like that Credly is easy to use. The dashboards that are created are great for quick overviews. Pulling reports is quick and simple. Navigating through the site is very user friendly and it's easy to figure how to do actions or find information.

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I like Credly for its intuitive and user-friendly interface, making it easy for me to create, issue, and manage digital badges and credentials. Furthermore, it's an extremely flexible platform that provides a range of customization options for badge design.

Pawel F
Director of Professional Services, EMEA

It´s straightforward to use and intuitive. You can integrate it with other applications via Zapier or if needed, API is also present. Besides, Credly is well known in IT community as it used now by many vendors

Yuriy A.
CEO, Computer Networking

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9 Features That Make Credly Unique

While Credly and Accredible share some common features, here are nine standout capabilities that set Credly apart from Accredible. 

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Network Impact

Credly is the network of choice where over 3,500+ certification, assessment, training providers and employers issue their credentials. Your digital credentials reach a broader audience, boosting brand visibility and engagement while connecting your earners to learning and career advancement opportunities. Credly has been a pioneer in the digital credentialing movement since 2012 and is a cornerstone in the skills-based ecosystem.
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Discoverability

Unlike other digital credentialing platforms, earners and organizations can easily discover your badges and Accredible focuses on earning more badges from a single issuer. Our approach prioritizes comprehensive exploration, ensuring a richer, more diverse learning journey.
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Portable, Protected Profiles

With Credly every earner owns their profile for life for a truly earner-centric experience. Fully compliant with US and international privacy regimes, earners have complete control over their personal information—how, when and what is shared about them.
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Unified Verified Records

Credly requires users to create a profile to store all their badges in one unified, easily shareable location, enhancing opportunities for earners to showcase their verified credentials. In contrast, for those who aren't creating an account with Accredible, earners are expected to keep each credential's URL and will not be able to enjoy a consolidated profile to view or share all their credentials.
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Enterprise-class Data Security

Credly's implementation of ISO27001 and ISO27701 ensures comprehensive security, confidentiality, integrity, availability, and privacy through independent audits. Unlike Accredible, which only meets the SOC2 standard and relies on self-assessment, Credly's adherence to globally recognized standards ensures top-tier data protection for your organization and earners.
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World-Class Customer Support

You can access a dedicated support team with world-class digital credentialing expertise throughout your journey. Pick from our onboarding packages that suit your budget and preferences.
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Integrations & APIs

Not only does our platform seamlessly integrate with leading learning management systems, assessment platforms, and information systems, but we also provide hands-on support to tailor your setup for success.
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Enterprise Functionality

As your program grows, you’ll scale easily with enterprise-class features and functionality, like authorized issuing, comprehensive APIs, and single sign-on (SSO) using SAML to support even the most complex programs.
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Brand Reputation

Credly is powered by Pearson, a FTSE 100 education leader with 160+ million learners in 2022. Pearson has been trusted globally for over a century. We are the choice of 3,500+ certification providers, addressing skills gaps and fostering workforce development.

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