Google Workspace users often make certificates with an add-on such as Autocrat, which merges rows from Google Sheets into a Slides or Docs template. It’s free and can email each person their certificate, which is a real advantage.
Based on publicly available information as of October 2026.
| Google add-on (e.g. Autocrat) | BulkCertPDF | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Usually free | Free for 25 a month; paid for more |
| Setup | Template tags, field mapping and output folders to configure | Upload, pick a design, export |
| Emails certificates | Yes | No: you send the files (or share hosted verification links) |
| Large batches | Subject to Google’s daily quotas | Limited only by your computer |
| Where your data goes | Google Drive and the add-on | Stays in your browser |
When a Google add-on is the better choice
If you need certificates emailed automatically straight from a Google Form, an add-on is hard to beat.
When BulkCertPDF is the better choice
If you want professional designs without building a template, print-ready PDFs in A4 or US Letter, or you’d rather recipient data didn’t pass through another service.