CERTIFIER VS CERTOPUS
The best Certopus alternative for advanced credentials analytics and white-labeling
Certifier delivers end-to-end digital credentialing with granular design control, automation, and engagement analytics—covering the gaps Certopus leaves behind.
Trusted by 2,000+ businesses
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Duolingo
Issued over 1k certificates and badges to learners worldwide with Certifier.
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Glodon
Issued over 35k certificates and badges through Certifier.
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HolonIQ
Awarded over 10k digital badges across programs using Certifier.
3 reasons why businesses choose Certifier over Certopus
Advanced credentials analytics
Certopus analytics focus on operations, while Certifier delivers continuous insight by bringing email opens, credential views, and social reach into one dashboard.
100% white-label credentials directory
Certopus offers branded verification pages. Certifier goes further with a white-labeled Issuer’s Portal for brand awareness and business growth.
Native integrations with spreadsheets
Certopus relies on connectors like Zapier, while Certifier enables deeper, easier to set up automation with built-in integrations and API support.
What teams love about Certifier
“We also rely on Certifier’s reporting for grant compliance and board updates, with valuable insights like issuance counts and open/download rates. Overall, Certifier has streamlined our operations and elevated the experience for our training participants.”
Brieanna Guerra
Carousel Child Advocacy Center
“The marketing aspect of the tool, especially the option for the student to add the Educational achievement to their LinkedIn profile and link our Company to their profile as well with the click of one single button. Its like free marketing for our company without having to do anything from our end!”
Lené Stuart
The Institute of Business Management
“The certificate builder, diverse template options, seamless email integration, robust security measures, and insightful analytics make it the perfect solution for digital credential management.”
Angel Madison
Small Business
“The tracking features are invaluable, as they provide insights into how many people open and view the certificates, offering an excellent branding opportunity.”
Emily Lock
CELL
“We also rely on Certifier’s reporting for grant compliance and board updates, with valuable insights like issuance counts and open/download rates. Overall, Certifier has streamlined our operations and elevated the experience for our training participants.”
Brieanna Guerra
Carousel Child Advocacy Center
“The marketing aspect of the tool, especially the option for the student to add the Educational achievement to their LinkedIn profile and link our Company to their profile as well with the click of one single button. Its like free marketing for our company without having to do anything from our end!”
Lené Stuart
The Institute of Business Management
“The certificate builder, diverse template options, seamless email integration, robust security measures, and insightful analytics make it the perfect solution for digital credential management.”
Angel Madison
Small Business
“The tracking features are invaluable, as they provide insights into how many people open and view the certificates, offering an excellent branding opportunity.”
Emily Lock
CELL
Certifier vs Certopus: A side-by-side comparison
Features
Certopus
Starting price
$0
$0
Free trial
250 credentials
50 credentials
Full platform access during free trial
Available upon request
7 days
Maximum number of groups
Unlimited
10/month
Issuer’s Portal
PDF attachments for certificates and badges
Bulk credential URL generation
Retroactive credentials editing
Full (attributes, design)
Limited (only attributes)
Visual drag-and-drop credentials design builder
Powerful, SVG-based
UI-heavy
Custom fonts upload
Digital badge templates
Digital certificate templates
2000+
900
QR code credentials
Verification QR code, custom URL QR code
Verification QR code
Credentials generation without recipient emails
Open Badge 3.0 Standard
SSO
OKTA, SAML SSO, Microsoft Entra ID
Workspaces
$49/month per workspace
Pathways
Native integrations with spreadsheets and CRMs
Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, HubSpot, Salesforce, Smartsheet
Integrations with connectors
Zapier, Make, Pipedream
Zapier, Make, Integrately
What sets Certifier apart from Certopus
Post-issuance control
Make changes to credentials even after sending them to recipients
Certopus allows limited post-issuance edits that often count as a new issuance and consume credits. While Certifier lets you update recipient details, adjust designs, revoke credentials, and manage the lifecycle without reissuing.
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Native integrations
Automate credentialing across your existing systems
Certopus advanced integrations workflows often require higher-tier plans or connector-heavy setups. Certifier is built to plug directly into teams’ processes. Native integrations with spreadsheets and CRMs handle everyday workflows, while APIs and automation tools support custom logic and data sync.
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Credential analytics
Go beyond delivery metrics with deeper credential insight
While Certopus analytics focuses primarily on delivery and basic engagement signals, Certifier treats credentials as a measurable channel. Beyond basic metrics, it tracks repeat engagement and social sharing, so teams can understand reach, demonstrate ROI, and improve their credential programs.
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Issuer’s Portal
Showcase and verify credentials in one branded place
Certopus offers branded verification pages with limited flexibility. Certifier elevates the experience with a fully branded, SEO-ready Issuer’s Portal that showcases credentials and certified recipients, making verification effortless and programs more visible, without any additional setup.
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Printed certificates
Offer printed certificates without third-party detours
While Certopus relies on third-party storefronts for printed certificates, Certifier delivers a fully native, end-to-end printing experience. Recipients can order printed copies of their certificates and diplomas directly from their credential page (with branded checkout and order updates).
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Certifier vs Certopus pricing
See how Certifier flexible, usage-based plans compare against Certopus pricing.
$67
/ month
Key features include:
1000 credentials per year
Templates library
Certificate & badge editor
Mass issuing & delivery
PDF certificate export
Social media sharing
LinkedIn credentials
Verifiable certificates/badges
API & Integrations
Certopus
$74.99
/ month
Key features include:
100 credentials per month
Premium templates
Bulk issuance
LinkedIn Credentials
Integrations
Verified Issuer Blue Tick
Premium White Labeling
Pathways
Detailed Analytics
Get a headstart with 2,000+ customizable badge and certificate templates
#1 pick for the best digital credential management software
Certifier is a recognized leader in certificate and badge generation for businesses of all sizes.
Best for Enterprise
Best for Mid-Market
Best for Small Businesses
Certifier vs Certopus: FAQs
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