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Head-to-head · Certificate Maker Software

QRCertificates vs Credly

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score QRCertificates #5 in Certificate Maker Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit QRCertificates
Credly #6 in Certificate Maker Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Credly

QRCertificates leads on 0 checks, Credly on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreQRCertificates · 8.7/10
  • Free planonly QRCertificates

QRCertificates scores higher on our rubric for certificate maker software: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

QRCertificates is the better fit for secure QR-verified certificate issuance. Credly is the better fit for mature digital badges and skills credentials.

  • QRCertificates fits best

    Secure QR-verified certificate issuance

  • Credly fits best

    Mature digital badges and skills credentials

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Side by side

Feature QRCertificates 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Credly 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.6
Ranking #5 in Certificate Maker Software #6 in Certificate Maker Software
Best for Secure QR-verified certificate issuance Mature digital badges and skills credentials
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $9/mo Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs Tickets, Docs
Compliance GDPR ISO 27001, GDPR
Integrations 13 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features QRCertificates 0/4 · Credly 0/4
Bulk generation Not checked yet Not checked yet
QR code support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Brand kit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Team collaboration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Recipient data import Not checked yet Not checked yet
Recipient limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Export formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Ed25519 signing with QR-code and short-code verification
  • Individual and CSV bulk issuance with email delivery
  • API, webhooks, wallets, branding, and learning-platform integrations
  • Public verification, expiry notifications, and renewal management
  • REST API and integrations support automated credential issuance
  • Analytics, pathways, skills tagging, and custom branding in one platform
Cons
  • Growth starts at $49/month when billed monthly
  • API access and signed webhooks begin with the Scale plan
  • White-label features are reserved for Pro and Enterprise
  • Pricing is handled through a sales conversation
  • The broad credentialing feature set may exceed simple certificate needs
  • Automation depends on the REST API or supported integrations
Our verdict

QRCertificates is a web-based credentialing platform for universities, training providers, professional bodies, businesses, and creators. It supports certificate design, reusable templates, individual or bulk issuance, email delivery,…

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Credly is a digital credentialing platform for training providers, professional associations, certification organizations, higher education institutions, and employers. It supports digital badge and credential issuance, custom certificate…

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  1. QRCertificatesCertificate Maker Software 8.7Free plan
  2. CredlyCertificate Maker Software 8.6Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • QRCertificates — where it wins

    • Ed25519 signing with QR-code and short-code verification
    • Individual and CSV bulk issuance with email delivery
    • API, webhooks, wallets, branding, and learning-platform integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Growth starts at $49/month when billed monthly
    • API access and signed webhooks begin with the Scale plan
    • White-label features are reserved for Pro and Enterprise

  • Credly — where it wins

    • Public verification, expiry notifications, and renewal management
    • REST API and integrations support automated credential issuance
    • Analytics, pathways, skills tagging, and custom branding in one platform

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through a sales conversation
    • The broad credentialing feature set may exceed simple certificate needs
    • Automation depends on the REST API or supported integrations

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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