PDF Certif vs.
Autocrat
Autocrat merges Google Sheets data into Google Docs — but the output looks like a Google Doc. Your certificates deserve better.
⚡ TL;DR
Use Autocrat if you need free, no-frills document merging with Google Docs templates for internal use. Use PDF Certif if you need professionally designed PDFs with full creative control, QR codes, and export quality that actually impresses recipients.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | PDF Certif | Autocrat |
|---|---|---|
| Design Quality | Pixel-perfect (Figma) | Google Docs quality |
| Template Design Tool | Figma | Google Docs/Slides |
| CSV Data Source | ✓ | ✓ (Google Sheets) |
| QR Code Generation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom Fonts | ✓ Any font | Google Fonts only |
| Custom Graphics & Effects | ✓ | ✗ |
| ZIP Download | ✓ | ✗ |
| Smart File Naming | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email Merge | ✗ | ✓ |
| Price | $29 one-time (7-day trial) | Free |
Why Upgrade from Autocrat
🎨 Professional Quality
Autocrat outputs look like Google Docs — because they are. PDF Certif generates PDFs from Figma designs, so your certificates look like they were made by a professional designer.
📐 Full Creative Control
Gradients, custom illustrations, complex layouts, brand colors — everything Figma can do, your certificate can have. Google Docs can't compete.
📱 QR Codes Built-In
Need unique QR codes on each certificate? Just prefix your CSV column with "QR_". Autocrat has no QR code support at all.
📦 One-Click ZIP
All your PDFs are packaged into a single ZIP file with smart naming. No more hunting through Google Drive for individual documents.
Certificates that don't look like Google Docs
Design in Figma. Generate professional PDFs. It's that simple.