CanCred Factory

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Score7.2

Rank#1 of 31

FromC$41.25/mo

Free planYes

Free trialYes

Runs onAndroid, API, iOS, Web

Summary

CanCred Factory is a cloud platform for organizations to create, issue, and manage Open Badge ecosystems. It supports verifiable digital credentials based on Open Badges 3.0, with multilingual badges, third-party endorsements, framework alignments, and evidence-based application forms. Pro adds customizable PDF badges. Badges can be arranged into nested milestone pathways with branching and required or elective steps. Listed plugins connect it with Moodle, Totara LMS, WordPress, Priima, ItsLearning, Canvas LMS, and D2L Brightspace; Canvas and Brightspace require Pro-level LTI integration. Developers can use a documented Open RESTful API, while LTI services are available at Pro level. A 60-day Pro trial is offered; afterward, an account without a paid subscription falls back to Free, limited to two usable badges in its library. Plans include Free, Basic at 495.00 CAD per year, Premium at 1295.00 CAD per year, and Pro at 2365.00 CAD per year. CanCred Passport is a free companion portfolio for badge recipients on web, iOS, and Android.

Who it is for

CanCred Factory suits educators, trainers, employers, associations, non-profits, and communities managing digital badges. Organizations that need the listed LTI integrations should note that those services require Pro.

What is good

Verifiable credentials based on Open Badges 3.0
Nested badge pathways allow branching and required steps
Documented Open RESTful API
Free recipient portfolio on web, iOS, and Android

What to know first

Free library is limited to two usable badges
Canvas and Brightspace LTI require Pro
Free plan includes no support
Basic starts at 495.00 CAD per year

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CanCred Factory: the full review

CanCred Factory combines credential management with badge pathways, integrations, and a recipient portfolio. Its Free plan has a two-badge library limit, while support and some integrations vary by plan.

Overview

CanCred Factory is a cloud-based platform for organizations to create, issue, and manage digital credentials. Its focus is Open Badge ecosystems, with verifiable credentials based on the Open Badges 3.0 standard. The service supports digital badges and certificates, public verification, expiry management, and custom branding.

Learning Agents hosts CanCred.ca and says it has provided the service under that name since 2016. The company says it was established in 2000 and is headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It also says its technology is hosted in Canada and respects Canadian and European Union privacy laws.

Key features

Badges can be multilingual, carry third-party endorsements, and align with external frameworks. Evidence-based application forms let organizations collect supporting information from applicants. Pro adds customizable PDF badges.

For programs with staged achievements, badges can be grouped into nested milestone pathways. These pathways allow flexible branching and can include mandatory or elective steps.

CanCred Factory lists plugins for Moodle, Totara LMS, WordPress, Priima, ItsLearning, Canvas LMS, and D2L Brightspace. Canvas and Brightspace integrations require Pro-level LTI integration. Developers can use the documented Open RESTful API to build plugins; LTI services are also available at the Pro level.

Badge earners can use CanCred Passport, a free companion portfolio for storing and sharing badges. It is available on the web, iOS, and Android.

Pricing

CanCred Factory has a free plan and a 60-day trial at the Pro level. The trial ends with the account moving to Free if there is no paid subscription. Free then limits the library to two usable badges. Badges issued during or after the trial remain hosted and verifiable indefinitely; the maker guarantees retention for at least two years.

Plan	Price	Included limits and support
Free	0.00 CAD per free	2 badge library, 5,000 badges/year, 50 badges/day; no onboarding or support
Basic	495.00 CAD per year	10 badge library, 5,000 badges/year, 50 badges/day; limited onboarding and support
Premium	1295.00 CAD per year	Unlimited badge library, 15,000 badges/year, 500 badges/day; standard support and +10,000 badges at no cost
Pro	2365.00 CAD per year	Unlimited badge library, 50,000 badges/year, 2,000 badges/day; priority support and +45,000 badges at no cost

Support differs by plan: Free has none, Basic has limited support, Premium has standard support, and Pro has priority support.

Platforms

CanCred Factory is listed for web, iOS, Android, and API access. Its plugin options connect with several learning management systems and WordPress, while the RESTful API supports developer-built plugins.

Who it's for

The maker describes CanCred Factory for educators, trainers, employers, associations, non-profits, and communities. It may suit organizations that need to issue verifiable credentials, structure them into learning pathways, or connect credentialing to existing learning systems.

Pros and cons

Pros: Open Badges 3.0 credentials, pathway options, multiple LMS plugins, public verification, and a free recipient portfolio.
Cons: The Free plan is limited to two usable library badges and offers no support. Canvas and Brightspace LTI integrations, LTI services, and customizable PDF badges require Pro.

Alternatives

For more options, see our Credentialing Software list. Alternatives include POK, Certifier, IssueBadge, Openbadges.me, Sertifier, Certopus, Open Badge Passport, and OpenCred.

Verdict

CanCred Factory brings credential creation, verification, pathways, and integrations into a platform aimed at organizations running badge programs. Its free option makes it possible to start without a subscription, but the two-badge library limit and lack of support make it a narrow fit for sustained use. Organizations needing larger libraries, higher issuance limits, or priority support will need a paid plan; advanced LTI integrations and PDF badge customization are reserved for Pro.

CanCred Factory plans and pricing

All plans

Free Free 2 badge library · 5,000 badges/year · 50 badges/day · no onboarding · no support factory.cancred.ca · 28 Sept 2026

Basic C$495/yr $ 495 CAD / year 10 badge library · 5,000 badges/year · 50 badges/day · limited onboarding and support factory.cancred.ca · 28 Sept 2026

Premium C$1,295/yr $ 1,295 CAD / year Unlimited badge library · 15,000 badges/year · 500 badges/day · standard support · +10,000 badges at no cost factory.cancred.ca · 28 Sept 2026

Pro C$2,365/yr $ 2,365 CAD / year Unlimited badge library · 50,000 badges/year · 2,000 badges/day · priority support · +45,000 badges at no cost factory.cancred.ca · 28 Sept 2026

Compared on credentialing software

Free plan: Yesfactory.cancred.ca
Digital certificates: Yesfactory.cancred.ca
Digital badges: Yesfactory.cancred.ca
Public verification: Yesfactory.cancred.ca
Expiry management: Yesfactory.cancred.ca
Custom branding: Yesfactory.cancred.ca
API access: Yesfactory.cancred.ca

Facts

Product: CanCred Factory is a cloud-based platform for organizations to create, issue, and manage Open Badge ecosystems.factory.cancred.ca · 28 Sept 2026
Intended users: The maker describes it for educators, trainers, employers, associations, non-profits, and communities.factory.cancred.ca · 28 Sept 2026
Credential standard: CanCred Factory supports verifiable digital credentials based on the Open Badges 3.0 standard.factory.cancred.ca · 28 Sept 2026
Badge features: Features include multilingual badges, third-party endorsements, external framework alignments, evidence-based badge application forms, and customizable PDF badges on Pro.factory.cancred.ca · 28 Sept 2026
Pathways: Badges can be arranged into nested milestone pathways with flexible branching and mandatory or elective steps.factory.cancred.ca · 28 Sept 2026
Integrations: The maker lists plugins for Moodle, Totara LMS, WordPress, Priima, ItsLearning, Canvas LMS, and D2L Brightspace; Brightspace and Canvas require Pro-level LTI integration.factory.cancred.ca · 28 Sept 2026
API: The maker provides a documented Open RESTful API for developers to build plugins, and says LTI services are available at the Pro level.factory.cancred.ca · 28 Sept 2026
Hosting and privacy: The maker says its secure technology is hosted in Canada and respects the privacy laws of Canada and the European Union.factory.cancred.ca · 28 Sept 2026
Trial and fallback: The free trial lasts 60 days at the Pro level; afterward, an account without a paid subscription lapses to Free, limited to two usable badges in its library.factory.cancred.ca · 28 Sept 2026
Badge retention: The maker says badges issued during or after the trial remain hosted and verifiable indefinitely, guaranteed for at least two years.factory.cancred.ca · 28 Sept 2026
Support: Support varies by plan: Free includes none, Basic limited support, Premium standard support, and Pro priority support.factory.cancred.ca · 28 Sept 2026
Recipient portfolio: CanCred Passport is a free companion portfolio for badge earners to store and share badges, accessible on web, iOS, or Android.factory.cancred.ca · 28 Sept 2026
Maker: Learning Agents hosts CanCred.ca, has provided the service as CanCred.ca since 2016, and says it was established in 2000.factory.cancred.ca · 28 Sept 2026