Jones alternative: Certy vs Jones
Jones combines AI with human-verified review and offers a managed “Operator” service that handles vendor follow-ups for you. It integrates with Procore, Yardi, MRI, CMiC and others, and targets property managers, general contractors and owners. Certy is self-serve software with published pricing for teams that want to run COI tracking themselves.
We make Certy, so weigh this accordingly. Everything about Jones 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 | Jones | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Published: $49/mo (25 vendors), $149/mo (150), $299/mo (500) | Per record per year; quote on request |
| Getting started | Sign up and start the same day; setup help loads your first 50 vendors free | Talk to sales, then onboarding |
| Certificate review | AI reads every field; you can correct anything and checks re-run | AI-assisted, human-verified audits |
| Vendor experience | Private upload link, no account; PDF or phone photo | Vendors never charged; automated collection |
| Reminders | 30, 14 and 7 days before expiry, then weekly while missing | Automated follow-ups; human follow-ups on Operator |
| Integrations | None yet; CSV import and export | Procore, Yardi, MRI, CMiC, Sage and more |
| Managed service | No managed outreach team | Operator tier (compliance concierge) |
Pricing
Jones: Per record, per year. Figures not published; quote on request. No free plan listed.
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
Jones: AI-assisted, human-verified certificate audits. The optional Operator tier adds a team that chases non-responsive vendors and resolves gaps.
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
Jones: Procore, Yardi Voyager, MRI, CMiC, Building Engines, Vista Viewpoint, Sage 300 and Sage Intacct; API and SSO as enterprise add-ons.
Certy: None yet. CSV vendor import and full data export.
When Jones is the better choice
- You want a team to do the vendor chasing for you, not just automated emails.
- You need human verification on every certificate.
- You run Yardi, MRI, Procore or Sage and want COI data synced.
When Certy is the better choice
- You want to see the price up front and pay monthly, from $49.
- You’re happy to review the AI’s read yourself in exchange for a much lower cost.
- You want to set up today without a sales process.
Jones is best for: Property and construction companies that want human-verified audits, a managed follow-up team, and deep integrations. 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 Jones cost?
Jones prices per record, per year, and doesn’t publish figures as of October 2026. Certy publishes its prices: $49, $149 or $299 per month by number of active vendors.
Does Certy have humans review certificates like Jones?
No. Certy’s AI reads each certificate and you can review and correct every field; the compliance checks re-run when you save. If you want humans to verify every certificate and chase vendors for you, Jones’ managed tier is built for that.
Can I switch from Jones to Certy?
Yes. Import your vendor list by CSV, or email us your certificates and we’ll load your first 50 vendors for free.