Credly vs. BadgeCert

Which Digital Credentialing Platform Is Best For You?

Discover why customers choose Credly over BadgeCert.

Features Comparison

	Credly	BadgeCert
Authorized Issuing for Partners & Affiliates Allow trusted partners and affiliates to contribute to the distribution of organizational credentials for higher efficiency.
Largest Platform Integration Selection Manage and scale your programs easily with 29 industry-leading software and custom apps.
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.
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.
Smart Badge Creation Assistance Issuers can utilize our suggested relevant skills based on comprehensive data to streamline the badge creation process.
Comprehensive Training Hub Issuers can access our exclusive Online Credentialing Academy, which features a variety of courses and live training sessions.
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.
Labor Market Insights Helps earners understand how skills acquired improve their career and advancement potential.
Talent Directory Recruiters and hiring managers can find professionals with specific credentials or skills and connect for job opportunities.
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.
Multiple Issuing Options (Single, CSV, API) Issue badges individually, in bulk, or through API integration.
Analytics Utilize our analytics tools to understand how your digital credentials are used, engage earners, and impact your program.
Social Sharing Badge earners can quickly share and validate their credentials across various platforms, boosting your organization's brand visibility.
Pathways Issuers are to define a set of criteria badges that, when earned, will automatically issue their chosen completion badge.
Customizable Emails Issuers can personalize badge notifications and reminder emails directly through the platform.

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.

110 M +

Credentials earned and managed on Credly

48 M +

Individuals have earned Credly badges

650 k +

Digital credentials shared from Credly every month

#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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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.

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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.

Verified User in Computer Software

G2 review

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

9 Features That Make Credly Unique

While Credly Acclaim and Canvas Credentials share some common features, here are nine exclusive capabilities of Credly Acclaim that BadgeCert does not have.

Network Impact

Credly is the network of choice where over 3,500+ certification, assessment, training providers and employers issue their credentials. Reach a broader audience, enhancing brand visibility and engagement while connecting earners to learning and career advancement opportunities.

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Discoverability

Unlike Canvas Credentials, Credly ensures your badges are easily discovered by earners and organizations. Our approach prioritizes comprehensive exploration, ensuring a richer, more diverse learning journey.

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.

Enterprise Functionality

As your program grows, you can 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.

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 - from self-serve to white glove.

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Integrations & APIs

Seamlessly integrate with 29 leading learning management systems, assessment platforms, and information systems, or use our API extensive support to ensure your program is set for success.

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Enterprise-Class Data Security

We comply with US, EU and other global data security, privacy and accessibility best practices. We hold ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications and maintain a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template.

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Foster Genuine Recognition Culture

In contrast to competitive, gamified badges where learners may lose sight of long-term impacts, Credly issues badges only to celebrate genuine knowledge and skill transformations.

Pioneer In The Industry

At Credly by Pearson, we prioritize digital credentials as the heart of our platform and are the pioneer in the industry. Our continuous and dedicated focus ensures a robust set of features designed for versatile enterprise solutions.

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Credly vs. BadgeCert

Which Digital Credentialing Platform Is Best For You?

Features Comparison

Credly

BadgeCert

Authorized Issuing for Partners & Affiliates

Largest Platform Integration Selection

Open Badge 3.0 Compliant

Automated 3rd Party Badge Data Upload

Smart Badge Creation Assistance

Comprehensive Training Hub

Secure Amazon Web Service (AWS)

Labor Market Insights

Talent Directory

Organization Profile Customization

Multiple Issuing Options (Single, CSV, API)

Analytics

Social Sharing

Pathways

Customizable Emails

Why Organizations Trust Credly

Proven Track Record

#1 Ranked Digital Credential Management Platform

Unmatched Customer Support

Verified User in Computer Software

Pawel F

Yuriy A.

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9 Features That Make Credly Unique

Network Impact

Discoverability

Portable, Protected Profiles

Enterprise Functionality

World-Class Customer Support

Integrations & APIs

Enterprise-Class Data Security

Foster Genuine Recognition Culture

Pioneer In The Industry

Learn More About Credly

Case Studies

FAQs

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