Beautiful and verifiable certificates for schools & academies
Open-source tool to design, generate, and distribute certificates of achievement. Create on-brand templates, import graduates from CSV, generate PDFs, send via email, publish a verification page, and get social-media previews. Self-host for free or use our managed service.
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Everything you need for your education certificates
Verifiable by design
Increase trust in your institution and prevent counterfeited credentials with our built-in verification.
Building your brand
Encourage your graduates to share their achievements with beautiful certificates and personalised social media previews.
Easy and fast
Save time and money while generating certificates in bulk with our easy to use administration interface.
Open source with MIT license
Stay in control of your certification assets and avoid vendor lock-in by choosing our open-source solution.
GDPR compliant by default
Respect the personal data of your graduates with full GDPR compliance and hosting options in Europe.
As simple as you need
Run on your own IT infrastructure or use our managed services with options including hosting and certificate design.
Modern interface, powerful features
Choose the right plan for you
Free (Self-Hosted)
Free forever
Perfect if you want full control and are comfortable setting things up yourself.
- Host and configure on your own servers
- 100% open source, MIT licensed
- Community support via GitHub
Enterprise
Get a custom quote based on your needs
Ideal if you prefer convenience and professional support.
- Hosting on secure servers in Germany
- GDPR-compliant data processing
- Dedicated support when you need it
- Optional custom certificate templates
- Easy setup, no technical work required
Frequently asked questions
Is Certiffy really free?
Yes. Certiffy is fully open source under the MIT license. You can use, modify, and host it yourself at no cost.
Do I need technical skills to use Certiffy?
Not necessarily. Non-technical users can use the hosted version, while technical teams can self-host for full control.
How are certificates generated?
Certificates are created from customizable templates. You can import participant data from a CSV file and automatically generate personalized certificates in bulk.
Can I share certificates on LinkedIn?
Yes. Each certificate comes with a personalized preview and verification page, making it easy to share on LinkedIn or other social platforms.
Is Certiffy GDPR compliant?
Absolutely. Certiffy is designed to meet GDPR requirements. With self-hosting, your organization keeps full control over all personal data.
Can I use my own branding?
Yes. You can customize certificate templates to match your brand, including fonts, logos, and colors.
What integrations are available?
Right now, Certiffy supports CSV imports and email distribution. Planned integrations include APIs and connections to learning management systems.
How many certificates can I generate?
There’s no hard limit. You can generate as many certificates as your hosting infrastructure supports, from a handful to thousands.
Where can I get support?
You can join the GitHub community, open issues, or contribute directly. Paid managed hosting also comes with dedicated support.