Certhive is a web service for creating and distributing certificates in bulk. Educators and organizations can import recipient lists from Excel, Google Sheets or CSV, choose a design, and generate PDF certificates. Certhive says it can send more than 1,000 certificates in minutes and generate PDFs in seconds. Certificates can go by email or WhatsApp, or be downloaded for sharing in class groups. Each one receives a unique verification link, and email delivery includes tracking to show when recipients open certificates. Users can select templates, add a school logo, and adjust colors, fonts and other branding. Certhive is positioned for CBSE, ICSE and state-board schools, coaching and tuition centres, EdTech courses and corporate training. Its free Starter plan includes up to 50 certificates, three basic templates, email delivery, CSV upload and basic support. Pro costs ₹1,999/month; Business costs ₹4,999/month. A free trial is also listed, and subscriptions can be canceled anytime.
Who it is for
Certhive may suit schools, coaching and tuition centres, EdTech courses and corporate training teams that issue certificates in volume. The free Starter tier is limited to 50 certificates.
What is good
- Imports recipient lists from Excel, Google Sheets and CSV.
- Sends certificates by email or WhatsApp.
- Unique verification links help recipients share certificates.
- Email tracking shows when certificates are opened.
- Free Starter plan includes up to 50 certificates.
What to know first
- Starter is limited to 50 certificates and three templates.
- API access is listed on Pro, not Starter.
- Team collaboration and SSO are listed on Business.
Verdict
Certhive supports bulk certificate creation, branded designs, delivery and verification, with plans ranging from a limited free tier to paid options. Check the plan features against your needs, particularly if you require API access, integrations or team tools.
Certhive plans and pricing
All plansCompared on certificate maker software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Bulk generation
- Yes
- Recipient data import
- csv
- Export formats
- Brand kit
- Yes
- Team collaboration
- Yes
