Open Badge Factory
6.9#10 in credentialing softwareFrom €220 a yearAndroidiOSWebAPI
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SimpleCert
7.7#2 in certificate maker softwareFrom $19 a monthFree planWebAPImacOSWindows
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| Fact | Open Badge Factory | SimpleCert |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Oulu, Finland | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Integrations | The maker lists an API, LTI, and plugins, including Moodle; it also describes Zapier automation as requiring an OBF Pro license. | Official pages describe Zapier, Google Forms and Google Sheets connections plus integrations for Rise, Gravity Forms, Wufoo, SurveyMonkey, Mailchimp, Keap and JotForm. |
| Support | The pricing comparison lists support portal access for Premium and Pro and priority service level for Pro. | Support is offered through a Help Center and email addresses including [email protected] and [email protected]. |
Open Badge Factory plans
- Basic€220 a year
- Premium€700 a year
- Pro€1,280 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
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 Open Badge Factory if…
It suits organisations building badge or recognition programmes that need application review, collaboration, reporting, or multilingual badges. The listed issuance limits and plan features can help organisations choose a tier based on their needs.
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.