POK

Freemium#5 of 31 in Credentialing Software

POK: A standards-focused credential platform with free issuance and blockchain options. Ranked #5 of 31 in Credentialing Software by our editors (8.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for standards-focused credential programs.

8.7/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
8.7 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Standards-focused credential programs
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$3,000/yr
Digital certificates
Yes
Founded
2023
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Open Badges 3.0 and W3C Verifiable Credentials support
- Free unlimited issuance with public verification
- REST API, webhooks, LMS integrations, and bulk issuance
Where it doesn't
- Blockchain verification adds a separate paid plan
- NFT ownership is sold in fixed credential packs
- Its broad feature set may exceed simpler credential needs

Our verdict on POK

POK is a digital credential platform for universities, companies, governments, and training providers. It supports digital certificates, badges, microcredentials, and NFT credentials, with Open Badges 3.0 and W3C Verifiable Credentials compatibility. Organizations can create branded templates, issue credentials individually or in bulk through CSV or Excel, and offer public verification links and QR codes. Learning paths, recipient wallets, credential lookup, analytics, and email campaigns extend the platform beyond basic certificate delivery.

Pricing is structured around free issuance, blockchain verification, and NFT ownership. Web Based Free costs $0 and includes unlimited issuance, Open Badges 3.0 and W3C compatibility, public verification, and no credit card requirement. Blockchain Verify is available as a $3,000 annual license or $0.30 per credential, with no minimum and no setup fee for the pay-per-credential option; both add blockchain registration and verification. NFT Ownership costs $1,500 for 1,000 credentials, $6,250 for 5,000, $11,000 for 10,000, $20,000 for 20,000, or $45,000 for 50,000 credentials.

POK fits programs that need standards-based credentials alongside institutional workflows. LMS integrations cover Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard, D2L Brightspace, Open edX, and Sana, while REST API access and webhooks support automated issuance. Web, API, iOS, and Android access gives recipients multiple ways to interact with credentials. The platform is a strong match for organizations combining certificates, badges, verification, analytics, and learning paths. Programs seeking only a straightforward certificate tool may find its blockchain, NFT, wallet, and ecosystem features unnecessary.

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POK pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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POK fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	$3,000/yr
Digital certificates	Yes
Digital badges	Yes
Public verification	Yes
Expiry management	Yes
Custom branding	Yes
API access	Yes
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android
Compliance & security	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR
Support	Email, Phone, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	50+ integrations: Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard, D2L Brightspace, Open edX, Sana … See all →
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	pok.tech
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

POK integrations

POK lists 50+ integrations on its own site — the 9 named here are the ones its pages call out.

Moodle
Canvas
Blackboard
D2L Brightspace
Open edX
Sana
Google Ads
REST API
Webhooks

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