#1 Rated Credly Alternative

The Best Credly Alternative for Digital Badges

More features, 70% lower cost, and no forced recipient accounts. See why organizations are switching from Credly to IssueBadge.

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IssueBadge vs Credly: Side-by-Side Comparison

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Feature
IssueBadge
Credly
Starting Price $29/month $99/month
Free Plan 50 badges/month Limited trial
White Label Option
Recipient Account Required No Yes
Bulk Certificate Upload Unlimited Limited
Custom Domain Enterprise only
API Access All plans Pro plans only
Certificate Templates 100+ 20+
Support 24/7 Chat & Email Business hours

Why Organizations Choose IssueBadge Over Credly

70% Lower Cost

Save thousands per year with our transparent, affordable pricing. No hidden fees or surprise charges.

No Forced Accounts

Recipients don't need to create accounts to receive or share badges. Better experience, higher engagement.

White Label Ready

Complete white labeling with your brand. Custom domain, logo, colors - make it 100% yours.

Instant Setup

Start issuing badges in minutes, not weeks. No complex onboarding or training required.

Better Data Control

You own your data. Export anytime, no vendor lock-in. GDPR compliant with data residency options.

Superior API

More endpoints, better documentation, higher rate limits. Plus Zapier and webhook support.

Free Migration from Credly

Our migration team will help you move from Credly to IssueBadge seamlessly. We'll transfer your templates, recipient data, and issued badges at no cost.

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Save 70% Compared to Credly Pricing

IssueBadge Professional

$29/mo

Everything you need

  • Unlimited badges & certificates
  • White label branding
  • API & Zapier access
  • Custom domain
  • 24/7 support
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Credly Starter

$99/mo

Limited features

  • Limited badges per month
  • No white label
  • API costs extra
  • No custom domain
  • Email support only

Recipients must create Credly accounts

You Save: $840/year by choosing IssueBadge

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is IssueBadge cheaper than Credly?

We focus on providing essential features without the bloat. No expensive badge network to maintain, no forced recipient accounts, and efficient infrastructure keeps our costs low - savings we pass to you.

Can I keep my existing badge designs?

Yes! Export your badge templates from Credly and we'll recreate them in IssueBadge, or we can improve them with our design team at no extra cost.

What about my existing issued badges?

We can import your historical data and maintain verification for previously issued badges. Recipients can claim and manage their badges without creating new accounts.

How long does migration take?

Most migrations complete within 24-48 hours. Our team handles everything - you just provide access to export your Credly data.

Is IssueBadge as secure as Credly?

Yes, we use the same security standards including SSL encryption, secure verification, and optional blockchain storage. We're SOC 2 compliant and GDPR ready.

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