Certifyd vs Credly: an honest comparison
Credly is an established credential network that sells through its sales team. Certifyd is a self-serve tool with public prices. This page sets out the differences using Credly's own pages.
The short version
- Choose Certifyd if you want to see the price before talking to anyone, start on a free plan, and issue certificates and badges today.
- Choose Credly if you are a large certification body or employer that wants to join an established public network of credentials and work with a sales team.
Side by side
As of October 2026, according to Credly's own pricing and home pages:
| Certifyd | Credly | |
|---|---|---|
| Prices | Published: $0, $49, $199 a month, or a custom quote | Not published; the pricing page directs you to "Talk to Sales" |
| Free plan | 12 credentials a month | None indicated on its pricing page |
| How you start | Sign up yourself and issue the same day | Talk to sales and book a demo |
| Who it targets | Course providers, event organizers, trainers and companies | Employers, higher education, certification and training providers |
| Credential network | Each credential has its own verification page and QR code | A large public network of providers and earners |
Source for the Credly pricing details: info.credly.com/pricing, checked October 2026.
Source for the Credly audience and network details: info.credly.com, checked October 2026.
Source for the Certifyd plans: certifyd.cloud/pricing, checked October 2026.
Where Credly is stronger
- Scale and reach. Credly's home page describes a network of more than 3,700 certification, assessment and training providers and more than 123 million credentials earned and managed. Certifyd does not publish usage numbers.
- Workforce tools. Credly presents itself to employers for learning, talent and workforce planning. Certifyd focuses on designing, issuing and verifying credentials.
Where Certifyd is stronger
- Public pricing. Plans start free and Professional is $49 a month, so a small team can decide without a sales call.
- Every feature on every plan, including the REST API and webhooks, with monthly allowances you can raise or lower at any time.
- English and Spanish throughout, including recipient emails and verification pages.
Keep reading
Competitor information is based on public pages and may change. Credly is a trademark of its owner. Certifyd is not affiliated with Credly.
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