Certifier vs POK
Certifier
certifier.ioPOK
pok.techSide by side
| Figure | Certifier | POK |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $49/mo | $250/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 7 | 4 |
| Spec score · Credentialing Software | 9.0 (#3) | 8.0 (#11) |
| Bulk issuance | Users can generate personalized credentials in batches from CSV or Excel data and deliver them by email. | Institutions can issue hundreds or thousands of credentials from Excel or CSV files, and the free plan has no user limit or additional bulk-issuance cost. |
| Integrations | Certifier advertises more than 5,000 Zapier connections plus Make, Pipedream, Google Sheets, Moodle, Canvas, Teachable, HubSpot and other connectors. | POK connects Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard, D2L Brightspace, and Open edX through LTI 1.3, Sana through xAPI, and other systems through custom LTI, API keys, REST API, and webhooks. |
| Security | Certifier says recipient and credential data are stored using SSL certificates and describes SSL encryption and GDPR-compliant data practices. | POK states that it is ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certified and GDPR-compliant. |
| Verification | Credentials have public verification pages and can include dynamic QR codes so a viewer can check validity without an account. | Each credential has a unique link and QR code opening a public verification page showing issuer, holder, date, skills, and real-time status. |
Plans
Certifier
- StarterFree
- StarterFree
- Starter$49 a month
- Professional$76 a month
- Advanced$254 a month
- Certifier for EnterprisePriced on request
- EnterprisePriced on request
POK
- Free Web2Free
- Blockchain Verify pay-as-you-go$0.30, paid once
- Blockchain Verify annual license$3,000 a year
- NFT OwnershipPrice not published
In their own words
Certifier
Certifier is a web and API platform for creating, issuing and managing digital certificates and badges that recognize achievements, skills and work. Organizations can customize credentials with logos, templates and uploaded backgrounds, then send batches matched to recipients. Verification is available through unique links, QR codes, issuer checks and UUIDs. Its dashboard tracks published credentials, click-through rates, email opens and recipient interactions. The integrations page lists 57 apps, including Google Sheets, Canvas, Moodle, Zoom and ChatGPT, as well as connector-based options. An API supports incorporating credential workflows into other apps and systems. The free Starter plan allows up to 250 credentials per year, one user, five templates and three forms. Professional costs $76 a month billed annually; the page also shows $89. Advanced costs $339 a month billed annually, with $399 also shown. Enterprise pricing is available by contacting sales. Certifier identifies its company as based in Cracow, Poland.
POK
POK (Proof of Knowledge) helps organizations issue, manage, and verify digital credentials and microcredentials, including Open Badges 3.0 credentials on blockchain. Each credential has a unique link and QR code that opens a public page with the issuer, holder, date, skills, and current status. Its template editor supports logos, backgrounds, typefaces, signatures, custom attributes, dynamic API images, and paper formats. Organizations can issue credentials in bulk from Excel or CSV files; the free plan has no user cap or added bulk-issuance cost. Connections include Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard, D2L Brightspace, and Open edX through LTI 1.3, Sana through xAPI, and other systems through LTI, API keys, REST API, or webhooks. LMS rules can issue credentials after course completion, optionally with a minimum grade. POK supports several credential standards and offers white-label branding. Its Free Web2 plan is free; blockchain verification is $0.30, paid once, or $3,000 a year for up to 50,000 credentials.