Training cohorts
Issue completion badges and certificate links after a class or workshop.
Credential platform alternative
A simpler way to issue verifiable badges without enterprise setup.
Badge Issuer is built for training teams, associations, course operators, and certification programs that need branded credentials, recipient emails, and public verification pages in one focused tool.
Starter plan: $499/year
500 included credentials
Public verification pages
Built for the focused issuing job
Choose a badge platform for the workflow you actually need.
Larger credential platforms can be the right fit when you need integrations, SSO, procurement workflows, or complex enterprise rollout. Badge Issuer stays focused on the first proof loop: create the credential, add recipients, issue links, and make verification public.
Branded badge and certificate templates
Manual and pasted recipient entry
Hosted verification, share, badge, and certificate pages
Recipient email delivery from a paid issuer workspace
Comparison
For teams that want verification pages before platform sprawl.
Badge Issuer is not trying to replace every enterprise credential-management feature. It is for organizations that want a trustworthy issuing path and a clear annual price.
| Buyer need | Badge Issuer | Enterprise credential platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Public verification | Included for every issued credential. | Often included as part of a broader credential suite. |
| Pricing path | Self-serve annual plans from $499/year. | Often sales-led or scoped around larger programs. |
| Recipient workflow | Issue emails, share pages, SVG badge downloads, and printable certificates. | May include deeper recipient networks, pathways, and analytics. |
| Implementation depth | Focused setup for teams issuing a first cohort or recurring program. | Better for SSO, APIs, LMS integrations, and enterprise governance. |
What buyers see
A badge link that can stand up to a quick check.
Each public page shows the issuer, recipient, credential title, criteria, issue date, expiration status, and a QR code. Recipients can share proof without creating an account, and reviewers can open the verification page directly.
View sample verification pageWhen Badge Issuer fits
Good for smaller programs that still need credible proof.
Associations
Give members a public way to verify certifications, renewals, or annual credentials.
Course businesses
Send branded proof after paid courses without building a credential portal from scratch.
Compliance programs
Show public status and expiration dates on a hosted verification page.
Internal enablement
Give employees or partners a shareable record of completed training.
Early credential programs
Start with a focused proof system before investing in enterprise integrations.
Questions
What teams usually need to know first.
Is Badge Issuer an Accredible or Credly replacement?
It can replace the core issuing-and-verification workflow for teams that need branded credentials, recipient emails, public verification pages, and clear annual pricing. If you need APIs, LMS/LTI, SSO, wallet passes, or advanced analytics today, a larger platform may be a better fit.
Can recipients share their credential without an account?
Yes. Recipients receive a public share link, verification link, badge image, and certificate page without needing a recipient login.
Can we buy before issuing real credentials?
Yes. You can create a sample credential first, then start an annual plan when you are ready to issue live credentials to recipients.
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