Credostar vs Open Badge Factory

Credostar is a digital credentialing platform for organizations issuing certificates, badges and professional credentials. Users can design branded credentials in a visual editor or upload HTML/CSS templates, then issue them in bulk from CSV files, LMS connections or the API with automated email delivery. Credentials are cryptographically signed W3C Verifiable Credentials and have public verification pages. Standard credentials provide a limited download window without a QR code; Premium adds a QR code, unique ID, lifetime availability and public verification; Blockchain credentials anchor proof to a public chain. Credostar lists Google Drive, Razorpay, Zoho and LMS/CRM connectors, plus REST API, webhooks and CSV imports. Analytics track views, referral sources, shares and clicks. Exports are available in open formats, and enterprise plans can run a self-hosted verifier. A free plan includes 1,000 credits for one month; pay-as-you-go costs 500.00 INR once for at least 500 credits.

Open Badge Factory is an online platform for organisations to create, issue, and manage Open Badges. Badge applications are custom questionnaires attached to badges, where applicants submit information and evidence for review. Organisations can share badges and applications, endorse other organisations’ badges, and report on how badges were issued, received, shared, and ranked by target groups. Badges can be created and issued in multiple languages. The Pro plan includes verifiable PDF badges that recipients can share online or offline without a badge wallet account. Plans set annual issuance limits: 5,000 for Basic, 15,000 for Premium, and 50,000 for Pro; larger quantities can be discussed with the maker. Integrations include an API, LTI, and plugins such as Moodle, while Zapier automation requires Pro. The maker says the platform is certified to Open Badges v3.0 and complies with the European General Data Protection Regulation. Its privacy notice says personal data is not transferred outside the EU/EEA. Basic costs €220 per year, Premium €700 per year, and Pro €1,280 per year; Enterprise pricing is by quote. A 60-day trial is listed, but no free plan is available.