IDCreator and CredentialCore work the same way: design your card in a free online badge maker, upload a spreadsheet for names and photos, and get printed PVC cards in the mail. The differences are mostly in price at different quantities, and a few add-ons.
| CredentialCore | IDCreator | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per card, 1 card | $7.50 | $8.00 |
| Price per card, 10 cards | $6.00 | $7.20 |
| Price per card, 100 cards | $4.00 | $5.20 |
| Price per card, 500 cards | $3.50 | Quote only (250+) |
| Setup fee | $25 on orders under 100 cards | None |
| Printed back | +$1.00 black and white, +$2.00 full color | +$1.00 black and white, +$2.00 full color |
| Slot punch | Free | +$0.35 a card |
| Magnetic stripe | Not offered on ID cards | +$0.75 a card, encoded |
| NFC | NFC Smart Link chip for $5.00 a card; change where it points anytime | Not listed |
| Same-day shipping | With Rush (+25%), orders placed by 11 AM ET on a weekday ship the same day. Standard orders ship within 3–5 business days. | Orders placed before 3 PM ET ship the same day. |
| Shipping cost | Live UPS and USPS rates at checkout | Free on domestic orders over $50 |
| Design help | Online badge maker, or our design team from $49.00 | Online badge maker |
| Print at home | Not offered; we print every card | Print-at-home ID kits for office printers |
IDCreator details are from their public website on October 8, 2026 and may have changed since: IDCreator pricing, IDCreator FAQ. Our prices are current. IDCreator is a trademark of its owner; CredentialCore isn't affiliated with them.
Single-sided full-color cards, before shipping. Ours include the $25 setup fee under 100 cards.
| Cards | CredentialCore | IDCreator |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $85.00 | $72.00 |
| 25 | $175.00 | $160.00 |
| 50 | $262.50 | $300.00 |
| 100 | $400.00 | $520.00 |
IDCreator totals use their published $8.00 base price and quantity discounts as of October 8, 2026. The lower total in each row is in green.
Design your card for free and see the price at every quantity before you order.