Awero
8.0#1 in credentialing softwareFrom €110 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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SimpleCert
7.7#2 in certificate maker softwareFrom $19 a monthFree planWebAPImacOSWindows
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| Fact | Awero | SimpleCert |
|---|---|---|
| API availability | Awero says organisations issuing badges to more than 5,000 users or needing integrations can request API access by contacting it. | SimpleCert says its API is available to all users without a separate API charge, subject to account credits. |
| Headquarters | Vilnius, Lithuania | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Legal entity | Lithuanian company records identify Awero, VšĮ (code 302534319), founded 4 August 2010 and located at Šeimyniškių g. 22C-1, Vilnius. | The official site identifies the maker as SimpleCert LLC and lists 4224 NE Halsey, Suite 320, Portland, Oregon 97213, USA. |
| Privacy | Awero identifies itself as the data controller and says it processes personal data to provide services for creating, issuing and managing digital badges and related services. | The security page says recipient access to PII can be restricted and uploaded account data is not sold, reused, shared, or transferred between users or accounts. |
Awero plans
- Open AccessFree
- Personal issuerFree
- Starting issuer€110 a year
- Advanced issuer€550 a year
- Institution issuer€950 a year
- Custom-look platform, Partner Access€1,500, paid once
SimpleCert plans
- FreeFree
- Basic$19 a month
- Bulk credits 150$29, paid once
- Advanced$29 a month
- Bulk credits (150)$29, paid once
- Bulk credits (250)$39, paid once
Pick Awero if…
Awero suits organizations that map learning activities, assess skills, or issue digital badges. Its Badge Wallet is for learners who want to manage and share Open Badges.
Pick SimpleCert if…
SimpleCert suits organizations distributing certificates for courses, webinars, training, events, or recognition programs. It may fit teams that need to automate certificate creation or track recipient access.