Wardly vs. COIPulse
Yes—for general contractors, Wardly is a strong COIPulse alternative. Wardly is free forever for unlimited subcontractors, with no vendor cap and no monthly fee. COIPulse is an AI-first tool built primarily for property managers, free up to ~20 vendors before paid plans begin at $49/mo.
COIPulse is a polished, AI-first COI compliance platform built primarily for property managers—with a free tier that caps out at a couple dozen vendors before paid plans begin. Wardly is self-serve certificate-of-insurance tracking built for general contractors, and it’s free forever with unlimited subcontractors—no vendor cap, no monthly fee.
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The clearest difference: Wardly is free forever for unlimited subcontractors; COIPulse is free only up to ~20 vendors, then $49/mo and up.
Free forever
- Unlimited subcontractors—no vendor cap
- No paid tier, no credit card, no trial clock
- Self-serve—live in minutes, no sales call
Free up to ~20 vendors, then $49–$299/mo
- Free tier capped (~20 vendors, limited AI extractions, 1 member)
- Paid plans: $49/mo (50 vendors), $129/mo (200), $299/mo (500)
- 14-day trial on paid plans; transparent pricing
Feature comparison
Where the two products genuinely differ—and where they overlap.
| Feature | Wardly | COIPulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price for unlimited vendors | Free forever | Paid—$49/mo and up by vendor count |
| Free-tier vendor cap | None—unlimited subs | ~20 vendors, then paid |
| Built for | General contractors tracking subs | Property managers / portfolio operators |
| Subs upload without an account | ||
| Reads ACORD 25 & auto-grades A–F | ||
| Additional insured (CG 20 10), waiver, P&NC checks | ||
| Expiration monitoring & reminders | ||
| A.M. Best carrier-rating lookup | ||
| 50-state rule templates & per-trade rules | ||
| Compliance trend analytics & API/webhooks |
Where COIPulse is strong—and where Wardly wins
Where COIPulse is strong
- Mature, AI-first extraction with endorsement form scoring (it distinguishes CG 20 10 from CG 20 37).
- A.M. Best carrier financial-strength lookups and fraud/duplicate detection built in.
- 50-state rule templates plus per-trade and per-project rule overrides.
- Compliance trend analytics, branded reports, a public API, and webhooks—with transparent published pricing.
Where Wardly wins for GCs
- Free forever with unlimited subcontractors—no vendor cap to hit.
- No paid tier, no trial clock, no credit card—ever.
- Purpose-built for the GC–subcontractor workflow, not property portfolios.
- Subs upload from a link with no account, so COIs actually come in.
- Self-serve and simple—live in minutes without learning a deep analytics suite.
Who should use COIPulse?
COIPulse is a genuinely strong fit for property managers and portfolio operators who want deep, AI-driven compliance features—A.M. Best carrier lookups, endorsement form scoring, 50-state templates, per-trade rules, trend analytics, and an API—and don’t mind moving onto a paid plan as their vendor count grows. If those capabilities matter to you and the $49–$299/mo pricing fits your budget, COIPulse is a capable, well-built choice.
Wardly is the better fit ifyou’re a general contractor tracking subcontractors, you want to keep it simple for your subs, and you’d rather track an unlimited number of them for free—forever—than watch a vendor cap or a monthly bill.
Frequently asked questions
Is Wardly a good COIPulse alternative?
For general contractors who want to track subcontractor COIs without a vendor cap or a monthly bill, yes. Wardly is free forever with unlimited subcontractors, self-serve, and your subs upload their certificate from a link with no account to create. COIPulse is a capable, AI-first compliance platform built primarily for property managers, with a free tier limited to a handful of vendors before paid plans begin.
Is COIPulse free?
COIPulse has a free tier, but it is capped—roughly up to 20 vendors with a limited number of AI extractions per month and a single team member. Beyond that, paid plans start at $49/month (Starter) and scale up through $129/month and $299/month for larger vendor counts. Wardly, by contrast, is free forever with unlimited subcontractors—no vendor cap, no paid tier, and no credit card.
What is the best free COIPulse alternative for general contractors?
Wardly is a free COIPulse alternative purpose-built for the general-contractor workflow. It reads ACORD 25 certificates, grades each one A–F against your requirements—limits, additional insured (including CG 20 10), waiver of subrogation, and primary and non-contributory—and monitors expirations 24/7. There is no vendor limit and no monthly fee.
COIPulse vs Wardly: property managers or general contractors?
COIPulse is positioned first for property managers and portfolio operators tracking vendor compliance across multifamily, commercial, and HOA properties, and it offers deep features like A.M. Best carrier-rating lookups, 50-state rule templates, and per-trade rules. Wardly is built specifically for general contractors tracking subcontractors, with a simpler workflow and no-login uploads. If you manage property vendors and want deep AI analytics, COIPulse is a strong fit; if you are a GC chasing subs, Wardly is the more focused, free option.
Can I switch from COIPulse to Wardly?
Yes. You can set up your requirements and add subcontractors in minutes, then send upload links to collect current certificates. Because Wardly grades each COI automatically against your standards—and there is no vendor cap—you can move your full subcontractor list over without watching a meter or upgrading a plan.
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