Certware vs.
SharePoint
SharePoint is a great general document management tool — but certificate management needs purpose-built features. See how Certware compares.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Certware | SharePoint |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose-built for certificates | Designed specifically for certificate lifecycle management | General document management, requires customization |
| Certificate-to-product linking | Native product-certificate relationships | Requires custom metadata and views |
| Expiry tracking | Built-in expiration visibility | Requires custom columns and alerts |
| Inspection management | Native inspection scheduling and templates | Not available, needs separate tool |
| Supplier portal | Suppliers upload directly to your workspace | Requires external sharing configuration |
| Setup time | Ready to use in minutes | Weeks of configuration and customization |
| Total cost of ownership | Predictable subscription pricing | Licensing + customization + maintenance costs |
| Mobile access | Full-featured mobile experience | Limited mobile functionality |
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