bcs alternative: Certy vs bcs
bcs (Business Credentialing Services) publishes per-vendor pricing: a free plan up to 25 vendors, a self-service tier and a full-service tier where bcs handles outreach. It also offers integrations and vendor-network features. Certy charges a flat monthly price by vendor count, aimed at teams that want simple software and done-for-you setup.
We make Certy, so weigh this accordingly. Everything about bcs below comes from their public website as of October 2026. If something has changed, email us and we’ll correct it.
At a glance
| Certy | bcs | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Published: $49/mo (25 vendors), $149/mo (150), $299/mo (500) | Free (25 vendors); ~$11.40 or ~$17.80 per vendor per year |
| Getting started | Sign up and start the same day; setup help loads your first 50 vendors free | Free plan self-serve; quote for paid tiers |
| Certificate review | AI reads every field; you can correct anything and checks re-run | AI review on every tier |
| Vendor experience | Private upload link, no account; PDF or phone photo | Vendor mobile app, no bcs login |
| Reminders | 30, 14 and 7 days before expiry, then weekly while missing | Automated requests, deficiency notices and renewals |
| Integrations | None yet; CSV import and export | Yardi, Procore, MRI (~$2/vendor/yr); open API |
| Managed service | No managed outreach team | Full-Service tier ($10,000 annual minimum) |
Pricing
bcs: Free up to 25 vendors. Self-Service about $11.40 per vendor per year. Full-Service about $17.80 per vendor per year with a $10,000 annual minimum. Integrations about $2 per vendor per year. Yes, free for up to 25 vendors.
Certy: $49, $149 or $299 per month, published. Yearly billing is 10× monthly. No free plan. Free ACORD 25 checker and other tools without signup. 30-day money-back guarantee. See pricing.
How certificates get reviewed
bcs: AI certificate review on every tier; Full-Service adds a team for outreach, corrective actions and renewals.
Certy: Self-serve software. AI reads each certificate; you review and correct any field. It checks general liability, auto, umbrella and workers’ comp limits, additional insured and waiver of subrogation boxes, the certificate holder name, and every policy’s expiration date. Try it on a certificate with the free ACORD 25 checker.
Integrations
bcs: Yardi, Procore, MRI and others (paid add-on); open API.
Certy: None yet. CSV vendor import and full data export.
When bcs is the better choice
- You have 25 or fewer vendors and want a free plan.
- You want a fully outsourced program and have the budget for the $10,000 minimum.
- You need Yardi, Procore or MRI integrations.
When Certy is the better choice
- You want a flat monthly price instead of per-vendor billing.
- You want your first 50 vendors loaded for you at no extra cost.
- You prefer simple software focused only on COI tracking.
bcs is best for: Organizations that want per-vendor pricing, a free tier for very small lists, or a fully outsourced program. Certy is best for: general contractors and property managers with about 10–500 subs or vendors who want simple software, published pricing and setup help included.
Frequently asked questions
How much does bcs cost?
As of October 2026, bcs lists a free plan up to 25 vendors, Self-Service at about $11.40 per vendor per year, and Full-Service at about $17.80 per vendor per year with a $10,000 annual minimum. Check getbcs.com for current pricing.
Is Certy cheaper than bcs?
It depends on vendor count. For 25 vendors or fewer, bcs’s free plan costs less. Around 150 vendors the self-service costs are similar ($1,788/year on Certy Growth vs. about $1,710 on bcs Self-Service). At 500 vendors, Certy Pro ($3,588/year) costs less than bcs Self-Service (about $5,700).
Can I switch from bcs to Certy?
Yes. Import your vendor list by CSV, or email us your certificates and we’ll load your first 50 vendors for free.