Comparison
One solution, zero compromises
We compared Credentium with two leading solutions on the European market. The results speak for themselves — full compliance with European standards, a production-ready product, and the broadest feature set.
Detailed feature comparison
Comparison based on publicly available information — as of 3 March 2026.
Competitor A — a public project, development in pilot mode. Competitor B — a platform supporting micro-credentials and multiple certificate types.
Comparison based on publicly available information as of 3 March 2026. Updated monthly.
8 reasons institutions choose Credentium
Built for education
Designed from the ground up specifically for micro-credentials — it is not just another feature of a general-purpose document platform.
Full EU compliance
The only solution fully compliant with the EDC standard. Your micro-credentials are recognised across the entire European Union.
Highest security
eIDAS qualified electronic seals guarantee the legal validity and integrity of every document.
Ready to use
No waiting for a beta version. Credentium is a fully production-ready product you can deploy today.
Rich metadata
Each micro-credential contains details aligned with the European Learning Model — precise value for employers.
Full template control
Create and edit templates on your own. No waiting for the vendor, no extra costs.
Rich integrations
REST API, ready-made integrations with Examena, Erudis, and a dedicated Moodle plugin with automatic issuance.
Europass ready
Direct integration with the Europass platform — one profile, full professional mobility across the EU.
European standards compliance
Credentium is the only solution on the market that meets all four key EU standards.
EDC
European Digital Credentials
The European standard for digital educational credentials established by the European Commission. Guarantees recognition of certificates in all EU countries and full interoperability between systems.
eIDAS
Qualified electronic seals
The highest level of electronic document security in the EU. Confirms authenticity, integrity, and has legal force equivalent to a traditional seal in all member states.
ELM
European Learning Model
The European data model for learning outcomes. Precisely describes skills and competencies, enables cross-country qualification comparison, and automated analysis by AI/HR systems.
Europass
European career platform
A platform used by millions of Europeans. Automatic certificate synchronisation, multilingual support, and full professional mobility — micro-credentials appear in the profile automatically.
Features that make the difference
Self-service template management
Create and modify micro-credential templates without involving the vendor. Flexibility, speed, and full brand consistency. Different templates for different training types — no extra fees per change.
REST API + ready-made integrations
Automatic certificate issuance upon course completion, integration with LMS and HR systems. Ready-made, tested connections with Examena and Erudis — saving time and deployment costs.
Dedicated Moodle plugin
Automatic generation and issuance of micro-credentials based on student grades and results. Plug and play — install the plugin, configure rules, and forget about the manual process.
A commercial product, not a research project
Guaranteed funding, regular updates, professional SLA, and technical support. No risk of the solution disappearing when a grant runs out — Credentium is here for the long term.
EU-aligned technology
Instead of US-based Open Badges or controversial blockchain — technology that meets all European legal requirements, GDPR, and future regulations. Accepted by both public and private institutions.
By the numbers
EDC, eIDAS, ELM, Europass — full compliance, the only vendor on the market
The only solution meeting all European digital credential standards
Moodle, Examena, Erudis — plus an open REST API for any system
Micro-credentials recognised and verifiable across the entire European Union
Choose the solution with zero compromises
Join organisations that chose Credentium as their partner in the digital transformation of education.