Blockcerts vs IssueBadge
Blockcerts
blockcerts.org
IssueBadge
issuebadge.comSide by side
| Figure | Blockcerts | IssueBadge |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $12.50/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Spec score · Credentialing Software | 9.0 (#2) | 7.9 (#14) |
| Standards | The community aligns with W3C Verifiable Credentials, W3C Data Integrity, and W3C Controlled Identifiers, including Decentralized Identifiers. | The feature page says badge metadata follows 1EdTech Open Badges 2.0 and 3.0 specifications. |
| Support | The public community forum is presented as a place to ask technical questions, discuss topics, and share news. | The contact page offers email support and says it aims to respond within 24 hours; it lists [email protected]. |
| Verification | The universal verifier checks records independently and can be built into existing software systems. | Each issued certificate can have a public verification page and unique QR code, and credentials can be revoked or given expiration dates. |
Plans
IssueBadge
- FreeFree
- Pro monthly$14.99 a month
- Lifetime$99.99, paid once
- Pro yearly$149.99 a year
- Lifetime Advanced$399.99, paid once
In their own words
Blockcerts
Blockcerts is an open standard and open-source ecosystem for creating, issuing, receiving, and checking blockchain-based credentials and official records. Its intended settings include civic records, education, professional licensing, and workforce development. Recipients can use the Blockcerts app to receive, import, keep, and share credentials; a private passphrase supports ownership and recovery. A universal verifier checks records independently and can be incorporated into other software. Developer resources include Python tools for creating and issuing credentials, a JavaScript verification library for Node.js or browsers, and a standalone web verifier. The issuer library supports Bitcoin and Ethereum, while the standard is designed to work across blockchains. Verification checks issuer signatures and certificate data, including expiry and revocation. Issued certificates cannot be edited, though an issuer can revoke an incorrect one or issue a replacement batch. Blockchain data is a one-way hash of certificate information. Blockcerts is free; Bitcoin batch issuance may incur a variable network transaction fee.
IssueBadge
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