Platform Comparison
MixCertificate vs Credly
Full-featured digital credentialing at a fraction of the cost. No annual contracts, no surprise fees.
MixCertificate costs up to 12x less than Credly
What you actually pay
Credly keeps its pricing off its website. Here is what the market data shows.
MixCertificate
Standard Plan
Monthly price$49 / month
Certificates included1,250
Cost per certificate$0.039
Onboarding feeNone
Contract requiredNone, cancel anytime
Free trialYes, no card required
Self-signupYes, instant
Credly
Standard Plan
Monthly equivalent~$417 / month
Badges included1,000 / year
Cost per badge$2 to $5
Onboarding feeUp to $5,000
Contract requiredAnnual contract only
Free trialNot available
Self-signupContact sales first
Volume pricing comparison
Based on publicly available Credly pricing data and verified market research
Better value at every tier
MixCertificate
Standard → Professional → Enterprise
- 1,250 certs at $49/mo $0.039 each
- 3,000 certs at $299/mo $0.10 each
- 10,000 certs at $999/mo $0.10 each
- Monthly billing, cancel anytime
- No onboarding fee, ever
Credly (estimated market pricing)
Annual contracts only
- 500 badges at $3,000/yr ($250/mo) +$500 onboarding
- 2,500 badges at $8,500/yr ($708/mo) +$1,000 onboarding
- 10,000 badges at $20,000/yr ($1,667/mo) +$5,000 onboarding
- Annual contract, unused badges expire
- No free trial. Contact sales to get started.
Public credentials page
Your own credentials directory, just like Credly
MixCertificate gives every issuer a public-facing credentials page where all issued certificates and badges are listed and verifiable. Recipients get a shareable profile. Employers and partners can view verified credentials instantly, without signing up.
Verifiable public page
Credential directory
Real-time verification
LinkedIn sharing
Acme Training Co.
Verified issuer on MixCertificate
Certified Data Analyst
Issued March 2025
Verified
Advanced SQL Badge
Issued January 2025
Verified
Python for Data Science
Issued November 2024
Verified
Full Feature Comparison
Every major feature, side by side
| Feature |
MixCertificate Standard $49/mo |
Credly Estimated entry tier |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing and Access | ||
| Entry monthly price | $49/month 12x cheaper | ~$250/month equivalent |
| Transparent pricing | Yes, public on website | No, contact sales required |
| Free trial | Yes, no credit card | Not available |
| Self-service signup | Yes, instant | No, sales call required |
| Billing flexibility | Monthly or cancel anytime | Annual contract only |
| Onboarding fee | None | Up to $5,000 |
| Unused credits | Roll over within plan | Expire at year end |
| Certificates and Badges | ||
| Digital certificates | Yes | Limited (badge-first platform) |
| Digital badges | Yes | Yes |
| Certificate builder | Yes, included | Basic editor only |
| Template library | Yes | Limited options |
| Custom variables and fields | Unlimited | Predefined fields only |
| QR code verification | Yes | Yes |
| Bulk email delivery | Yes | Yes |
| Public credentials page | Yes, full directory | Yes (Credly network) |
| Branding and Customization | ||
| White labeling | Yes, included | Not available on standard plans |
| Custom domain | Yes, on Professional | Must use Credly domain |
| Custom email sender | Yes, on Professional | Their templates only |
| Branded email templates | Yes | Limited customization |
| Custom fonts | Yes | Not available |
| Support and Onboarding | ||
| Phone support | Yes, included | Not available |
| Video call support | Yes, Zoom included | Not offered |
| Email support | Yes | Yes (limited responsiveness) |
| Premium onboarding | Free, included | Paid add-on, up to $5,000 |
| Time to get started | Minutes, self-serve | Weeks (sales and contract process) |
| Enterprise Features | ||
| REST API | Yes, on Enterprise | Yes |
| Verified issuer status | Yes, on Enterprise | Yes (all plans, verified at signup) |
| Data collection forms | Yes, on Professional | Not available |
| LinkedIn integration | Yes | Yes |
| Analytics dashboard | Yes | Yes |
| Suitable for small teams | Yes, plans from $49/mo | No, enterprise-focused only |
Why teams choose MixCertificate over Credly
The same credibility, without the enterprise tax.
Transparent pricing, no surprises
All plans are listed publicly. You know exactly what you pay before signing anything. Credly requires a sales call just to see a number.
Start in minutes, not weeks
Sign up, build your first certificate, and issue it the same day. Credly's onboarding involves contracts, sales calls, and weeks of setup before you can issue a single badge.
Built for all sizes
Whether you issue 100 or 10,000 credentials a month, there is a plan that fits your scale. Credly's pricing model only works for large enterprises with big budgets.
Real human support
Phone and Zoom support is included in every plan. Credly offers email support only, and reviews consistently flag slow response times and staff turnover.
Your brand, not theirs
Custom domain, custom email sender, and white labeling come with the plan. Credly locks you into their domain and templates even on paid tiers.
Certificates and badges, both
MixCertificate handles full-format certificates, badges, eBadges, and widgets in one platform. Credly was built primarily for badges and has limited certificate support.
Join organizations that made the switch to transparent, affordable credentialing.
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