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OpenCred vs SimpleCert
Both stand on credentialing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+3
Choose OpenCred if you need a free toolkit for issuing or verifying W3C Verifiable Credentials, with desktop and self-hosted options. Look elsewhere if your workflow requires OID4VCI support now or offline verification of did:web credentials.
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Free plan APIMacWeb+1
SimpleCert covers certificate design, distribution and follow-up activity, with credit packs and monthly plans as purchasing options. Review the included design count and credit allowance before choosing a plan.
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| OpenCred | SimpleCert | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Basic: $19 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 13 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | opencred.global | simplecert.net |
| On credentialing software | #10 of 31 | #14 of 31 |
OpenCred: what it does well
- Free plan includes the desktop app or self-hosted Docker server.
- Open source under the MIT licence.
- Exports credentials as PDFs with scannable QR codes.
- Supports JSON-LD, vc-jwt, sd-jwt-vc, and PixelPass QR verification inputs.
- Issuer signing keys stay in the issuer’s environment.
What to know first
- did:web verification requires network access to retrieve the issuer’s DID document.
- OID4VCI support is planned.
SimpleCert: what it does well
- One credit creates one certificate.
- Emailing, printing and resending use no additional credits.
- API supports automated certificate creation and sending.
- Advanced plans add QR-code authenticity validation.
What to know first
- An account includes one certificate and email design.
- Additional Cert Sets cost $29 each as a one-time purchase.
- QR-code validation requires Advanced or higher monthly subscription.
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