CertsDue vs CertLister
CertLister is built for creating, sending and verifying certificates, with expiry reminders on top. CertsDue is built for employers who need to keep track of the cards their staff already hold.
Short version
- Pick CertLister if you issue your own certificates (for in-house training, say), want public verification links, or want a free plan. It emails reminders straight to each holder.1,2
- Pick CertsDue if the cards come from outside (state guard cards, OSHA cards, forklift certifications) and you want staff to upload photos that AI reads.
- CertLister prices are in Canadian dollars. CertsDue launches October 19, 2026.
At a glance
CertsDue is in Early Access and launches October 19, 2026. Everything listed for CertsDue on this page is in the launch version. Competitor details come from their own websites, checked October 2026, with sources at the bottom of the page.
| Feature | CertsDue | CertLister |
|---|---|---|
| Main job | Tracking Credentials your staff already hold | Issuing, sending and verifying credentials, plus expiry tracking1,3 |
| Free option | None. 7-day trial with a card on file, after launch. | Pay As You Go: 10 free credentials every month, then credit packs from CA$15 for 251 |
| Paid plans | $29 to $149/month (USD), by Staff Members | Basic CA$19/month (CA$15 billed annually): 1,000 credentials a month, 5 team members. Pro CA$49/month (CA$39 annually): unlimited.1 |
| Adding outside credentials | Upload a photo or PDF. AI reads the type and expiry date, and the Manager confirms. | CSV import. Categories can cover any certification, license, permit or qualification that expires.2 |
| Who gets reminders | The Manager, by email | Each holder, by email. Admins and managers can opt in to a weekly digest of credentials expiring within 30 days.2 |
| Reminder timing | Before each Credential expires | Up to 5 reminder dates per organization, such as 90, 60, 30 and 14 days. Off by default for each category.2 |
| Staff self-service | Personal upload link for each Staff Member, no login | Recipient portal1 |
| Public verification | Not offered | A verification link for each credential, with a log of every check1,3 |
| Status view | Dashboard: expired, and expiring within 30, 60 or 90 days | Counts by status and by category2 |
| Reports | Audit PDF of every Staff Member, Credential and status | Dashboard analytics and verification logs1 |
| Refunds | Early Access: full refund until November 18, 2026 | Refunds for paid subscriptions cancelled within the first 3 months1 |
Issuing vs tracking
The two tools start from opposite ends. CertLister is built around the organization that issues a certificate: design it, send it, let anyone verify it, and remind the holder before it lapses3. It can also import credentials issued elsewhere from a CSV file and track them the same way2.
CertsDue is built around the employer. Your guards, operators and crew already hold cards from a state agency or a trainer, and the work is collecting a copy of each one and noticing when it runs out. CertsDue gets the card image from the Staff Member's phone and reads the date from it. CertLister's expiry tracking page describes CSV import and does not mention reading dates from photos2.
Strengths, side by side
Where CertLister is stronger
- It has a free plan, and its paid plans cost less.1
- Reminders go straight to each holder. CertsDue's launch version emails the Manager.2
- You can issue certificates and badges, and anyone can verify them online.1,3
- You choose up to 5 reminder dates.2
- The Pro plan includes an API and webhooks.1
- It is live today. CertsDue launches October 19, 2026.
Where CertsDue is stronger
- It is built for cards other people issued, such as guard cards and OSHA cards.
- Staff photograph their card from a personal link, and AI reads the expiry date.
- You confirm each date before it is saved, so mistakes get caught at the door.
- One click gives you an audit PDF for a client, insurer or inspector.
- Prices are in US dollars, sized by how many Staff Members you have.
Which one fits
Choose CertLister if
You run training and hand out your own certificates, or you want holders to get reminders directly and a CSV import is an easy way for you to load records.
Choose CertsDue if
You employ people whose cards come from somewhere else, and you need a copy of each card plus a clear view of who is about to lapse.
Questions
Can CertLister track licenses issued by other organizations?
Yes. Its expiry tracking page says categories can cover any certification, license, permit or qualification that expires, and existing records can be imported from a CSV file (checked October 2026).
Is CertLister free?
Its pricing page lists a Pay As You Go plan with 10 free credentials every month and paid credit packs. Paid plans start at CA$19 a month, or CA$15 a month billed annually (checked October 2026).
Does CertsDue issue certificates?
No. CertsDue tracks Credentials your Staff Members already hold. It does not create or issue certificates.
Who receives reminders in CertsDue?
The Manager, by email. Each Staff Member has a personal upload link for sending in a renewed card.
Sources
Competitor details on this page come from each company's own website, checked October 2026. Prices and plans change, so confirm on their site before you buy. If something here is out of date, email hello@certsdue.com and we will fix it.
- CertLister pricing page: certlister.com/pricing, checked October 2026.
- CertLister certification expiry tracking page: certlister.com/features/certification-expiry-tracking, checked October 2026.
- CertLister homepage: certlister.com, checked October 2026.
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