Blockcerts
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VisitBlockcerts vs OpenCred
What both publish
| Fact | Blockcerts | OpenCred |
|---|---|---|
| License | Core public repositories such as cert-issuer, cert-verifier-js and blockcerts-verifier are published under the MIT License. | OpenCred is open source under the MIT licence. |
| Privacy | The FAQ says the blockchain stores a one-way hash of certificate data, from which the original data cannot feasibly be recovered. | The documentation says the Docker image runs in the operator's infrastructure and sends no data to OpenCred or NFH Trust Labs. |
| Purpose | Blockcerts is an open standard and open-source ecosystem for creating, issuing, viewing, and verifying blockchain-based credentials and official records. | OpenCred is an open-source, local-first toolkit for issuing and verifying W3C Verifiable Credentials. |
Blockcerts plans
- BlockcertsFree
- Blockcerts AppFree
OpenCred plans
- OpenCredFree
Pick Blockcerts if…
Blockcerts suits institutions issuing credentials and people who need to receive, hold, share, or verify them. It also offers tools for developers integrating verification or issuance.
Pick OpenCred if…
The desktop app is described for individuals and small teams issuing credentials. Organizations that need to automate credential workflows on their own infrastructure can use the Docker server.