# Certifier Alternative for Automated Certificate Generation > Looking for a Certifier.io alternative? Orshot offers flexible certificate generation API, better pricing, no limits, multi-page PDFs, and a free tool to test - **Author**: Rishi Mohan - **Published**: 2025-12-24 - **Tags**: Alternative - **Read time**: 5 min read - **URL**: https://orshot.com/blog/certifier-alternative --- If you're issuing certificates for course completions, training programs, or events, you've probably looked at Certifier.io. It's a solid platform, but once you start scaling, you'll hit the annual certificate limits, and the pricing adds up fast. With Orshot, you get a certificate generation API with no annual caps, lower costs, and complete design flexibility. You can [test it right now with our free certificate generator](https://orshot.com/tools/certificate-generator) - no signup needed. [**Try Orshot Free**](https://orshot.com/pricing) **(60 renders, no card needed)** ## Is This You? You might be looking for a Certifier alternative if: - You're **hitting annual certificate limits** and don't want to upgrade to an expensive tier - You need to **generate 1,000+ certificates per month** and Certifier's pricing doesn't make sense - Your **certificate designs look too templated** and you want more control - You need **multi-page certificates** (course booklets, detailed credentials) that Certifier can't create - You're a developer who wants **full API control** over certificate generation - You want to **automate from Google Sheets** or your existing LMS without complex integrations - You're paying for **add-ons** (premium branding, custom fonts) that should be included ## How Orshot Solves These Problems | What You Need | Orshot | Certifier | | :--------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | :------------------------------------ | | **No certificate limits** | Per-render pricing, generate as many as you need | Annual limits (250 free, then capped) | | **Affordable at scale** | $30/month for 3,000 renders | $67/month for ~1,000/month | | **Professional designs** | Canva/Figma-like [Orshot Studio](https://orshot.com/studio) | Basic certificate builder | | **Multi-page certificates** | Yes, carousel templates for booklets | No | | **Import existing designs** | [Clone from Canva](https://orshot.com/solutions/canva-template-to-api), [Import from Figma](https://orshot.com/solutions/figma-automation-via-rest-api) | Start from scratch | | **Custom fonts** | Included in all plans | Advanced plan only ($339/mo) | | **Google Sheets automation** | Built-in via n8n or Make | Requires workarounds | | **Full API control** | Dynamic parameters, any element customizable | Standard API | | **Video certificates** | MP4/WebM/GIF generation | No | | **Social Publishing** | [Built-in — 13+ platforms](https://orshot.com/docs/publish/introduction) | No | ## For Developers: The Certificate API If you're integrating certificate generation into your app or LMS, here's what the API looks like:```javascript const response = await fetch("https://api.orshot.com/v1/studio/render", { method: "POST", headers: { Authorization: "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY", "Content-Type": "application/json", }, body: JSON.stringify({ templateId: "your_certificate_template_id", modifications: { recipientName: "John Smith", courseName: "Advanced JavaScript", completionDate: "December 24, 2025", certificateId: "CERT-2025-001", }, response: { format: "pdf", }, }), }); ```Every template becomes an API endpoint. Pass in recipient name, course details, date - get back a PDF or PNG. [Full API docs here](https://orshot.com/docs/api-reference). ## For Non-Developers: Automate from Google Sheets Don't want to write code? Connect your spreadsheet directly to certificate generation using n8n or Make. Here's the workflow: 1. Add recipient data to Google Sheets 2. n8n triggers on new row 3. Orshot generates the certificate 4. PDF link appears in your sheet [Step-by-step tutorial here](https://orshot.com/blog/google-sheets-certificates-automation). ![](https://orshot.com/blog/automate-sheets-certificate/automate-certificat-sheets-cover.png) ## Design Certificates That Don't Look Generic [Orshot Studio](https://orshot.com/studio) works like Canva or Figma: - **Upload your own fonts** - Match your brand typography (included free, Certifier charges $339/mo for this) - **[Smart Stacking](https://orshot.com/blog/smart-stacking)** - Elements auto-adjust when names are longer or shorter - **Save brand assets** - Reuse logos, colors across all templates - **Make any element dynamic** - Change text, images, colors via API Need multi-page certificates? Create course booklets or detailed credentials with [carousel templates](https://orshot.com/blog/introducing-carousel-templates). ## What Will You Save? | Your Volume | With Certifier | With Orshot | You Save | | :-------------------- | :------------- | :------------------ | :---------- | | **250 certs/year** | Free (limited) | Free (all features) | Features | | **1,000 certs/month** | $67/month | $30/month | $444/year | | **5,000 certs/month** | $209/month | $75/month | Significant | Plus, you stop paying for add-ons. Custom fonts, premium templates, bulk generation - all included. ## Who Uses Orshot for Certificates? **Course creators & educators** - Generate completion certificates automatically when students finish. Connect to Teachable, Thinkific, or your custom LMS via API. **Corporate training teams** - Issue compliance certificates, training completions, and onboarding credentials. Bulk generate from HR spreadsheets. **Event organizers** - Participation certificates for webinars, conferences, workshops. Use [Dynamic URLs](https://orshot.com/docs/integrations/dynamic-urls) so attendees can generate their own. **Certification programs** - Professional badges and credentials. Export as PNG for LinkedIn, PDF for printing. **Social media announcements** - Generate a certificate and [publish it directly to LinkedIn, Twitter/X, or 11 other platforms](https://orshot.com/docs/publish/introduction) in one step. Great for public recognition of achievements. ## Switching from Certifier Takes ~30 Minutes **Step 1: Recreate your template (15-20 min)** Open [Orshot Studio](https://orshot.com/studio) and rebuild your certificate design. Or take a shortcut: - Screenshot your Certifier certificate → drop into [AI Template Generator](https://orshot.com/features/ai-template-generator) - Have a Canva file? [Import directly](https://orshot.com/solutions/canva-template-to-api) - Figma design? [Use the plugin](https://orshot.com/solutions/figma-automation-via-rest-api) **Step 2: Update your integration (10 min)** If you're using Zapier or Make, swap the Certifier action for Orshot. Same data mapping concept. For API integration, update the endpoint. [See the API docs](https://orshot.com/docs/api-reference). **Step 3: Test and go live** Generate a few test certificates. If something looks off, tweak in Studio. Most people are fully switched within an hour. ## Start with a Template Don't want to design from scratch? Pick a certificate template and customize: Browse more [certificate templates](https://orshot.com/templates/g/certificate) ## Connect to Your Existing Tools Orshot integrates with everything you're already using: - **n8n** - Free, open-source automation ([Google Sheets tutorial](https://orshot.com/blog/google-sheets-certificates-automation)) - **Make** - Visual workflows ([integration guide](https://orshot.com/integrations)) - **Zapier** - 5,000+ app connections - **Direct API** - For custom integrations - **Dynamic URLs** - Generate via URL parameters, no code needed - **CLI** - Batch generate from command line ## Common Questions ## For Agencies Building certificate automation for multiple clients? Check out the [Agency Partner Program](https://orshot.com/partner-program) — free to join, unlimited sandbox workspaces, pooled renders up to 200k/month, and client handoff tools. ## Ready to Switch? 1. **Try it now** → [Free Certificate Generator](https://orshot.com/tools/certificate-generator) (no signup) 2. **Sign up** → [60 free renders](https://orshot.com/pricing), all features included 3. **Migrate your template** → 15-30 minutes in Studio 4. **Connect your workflow** → Same integrations you're already using Questions? Use the chat button or [email us](mailto:hi@orshot.com). We'll help you migrate. [**Get Started Free →**](https://orshot.com/pricing)