5 Best CertFocus Alternatives for Construction in 2026
If you’ve outgrown CertFocus or you’re evaluating modern replacements, here are the top alternatives — with honest guidance on who each one is actually built for.
The top CertFocus alternatives in 2026 are Billy (best for construction GCs running on Procore, Autodesk, or a construction ERP), Jones (best for real estate and construction portfolios), TrustLayer (best for API-first tech teams), myCOI (best for established multi-industry COI tracking), and agency-managed COI programs (best for companies that want their broker to handle verification). Construction GCs typically find Billy the closest functional replacement with significantly more capability.
What Is CertFocus?
CertFocus (also known as CertTrax in some product configurations) is a certificate of insurance tracking and vendor compliance platform. It serves teams across construction, hospitality, retail, and other industries that need to verify vendor insurance, manage endorsements, and track compliance against project or contract requirements. The product has been around for years, and many companies still use it — but a growing number are evaluating modern replacements built for today’s project, ERP, and AI-driven workflows.
If you’re reading this, you’re probably one of them. The good news: there are now several strong alternatives, each better-suited to specific use cases. The next sections cover what to look for and how the leading options compare.
At a Glance: The 5 Alternatives
- Billy — Construction-native, deepest Procore + Autodesk + ERP integrations, built-in subcontractor prequalification, native DocuSign workflows, AI review.
- Jones — Construction + real estate focus with mature managed-service workflows.
- TrustLayer — API-first compliance platform suited to tech-forward teams comfortable with configuration.
- myCOI — Long-tenured multi-industry COI tracking with mature managed-service depth.
- Agency / broker-managed COI programs — Outsource verification to your insurance broker; minimal software investment but limited control.
Why Companies Switch Away from CertFocus
Before diving into alternatives, it’s worth understanding why teams evaluate a switch in the first place. Based on common patterns we see when GCs and compliance teams come to Billy from CertFocus:
- Limited construction-specific workflow depth. CertFocus was built as a general-purpose compliance platform serving multiple industries. Construction GCs often find that the project-and-subcontractor-tier model they actually work in isn’t a first-class concept.
- Narrow modern integrations. Construction teams running Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Sage 300, Sage Intacct, Viewpoint Vista, JD Edwards, CMiC, or Acumatica often find their stack exceeds what CertFocus supports natively.
- No built-in prequalification. If you run subcontractor prequalification, CertFocus isn’t where you do it. Teams that want compliance + prequalification in one platform end up running two tools.
- Slower pace of feature development. Modern platforms ship AI document review, native side-panel integrations, and DocuSign-enforced agreements as standard. CertFocus’s feature velocity has been measured by comparison.
- User experience. The CertFocus interface reflects an older generation of compliance software. Modern alternatives prioritize cleaner UX for both your internal team and the subcontractors submitting documents.
- Subcontractor experience. The vendor portal experience matters — if your subs find compliance frustrating, you’ll get slower responses, more incomplete submissions, and higher friction across every project.
None of these are universal — but if any of them resonate, the alternatives below are worth a serious look.
Billy
Billy is a construction-native compliance platform built specifically for general contractors. It replaces CertFocus for most construction use cases and extends well beyond COI tracking into prequalification, hold harmless agreement enforcement, and AI-assisted endorsement review.
Where Billy stands out vs. CertFocus:
- Native Procore integration including the Procore Side Panel — compliance status visible inside Procore itself.
- Native Autodesk Construction Cloud sync — an integration CertFocus does not ship.
- Broader construction-ERP coverage: Sage 300, Sage Intacct, Viewpoint Vista, JD Edwards, CMiC, Acumatica.
- Built-in subcontractor prequalification — a full workflow CertFocus doesn’t include.
- Native DocuSign integration for hold harmless agreements, W9s, and other enforceable documents — not just checklist tracking.
- AI Review Assistant reads endorsements (CG 20 10, CG 20 37, waiver of subrogation, primary & non-contributory) and flags compliance gaps automatically.
- Self-service or managed service options — pick the model that fits your team capacity.
- Free subcontractor tools (Insurance Wallet, W9 generator, lien waiver templates) reduce friction for the subs you’re collecting from.
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Jones
Jones is a compliance platform with a strong foothold in commercial real estate and a growing construction footprint. For teams transitioning off CertFocus who want a more modern, vertical-specific tool, Jones is one of the more direct functional replacements with mature managed-service workflows.
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TrustLayer
TrustLayer is a compliance tracking platform that emphasizes flexibility and API-driven integration. It’s a reasonable fit for teams with internal engineering resources who want to configure compliance workflows programmatically rather than adopt a vertical-specific product.
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myCOI
myCOI is one of the longer-tenured platforms in the COI tracking category — similar in vintage to CertFocus. It serves multiple industries (construction, real estate, transportation, property management) and emphasizes its managed-service depth: experienced human reviewers backed by AI document extraction.
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Agency / Broker-Managed COI Programs
Not a single product, but a category worth mentioning. Many insurance agencies offer managed COI tracking programs as part of their broader service relationship. These are typically built on top of a software platform — Jones, myCOI, or Certificial in many cases — with the verification work performed by the agency’s compliance team.
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Feature Comparison: CertFocus Alternatives Side by Side
| Capability | Billy | CertFocus | Jones | TrustLayer | myCOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction-native design | ✓ | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Procore Side Panel | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Procore (standard integration) | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ● | ● |
| Autodesk Construction Cloud | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Broad construction ERP coverage | ✓ | ✗ | ● | ● | ● |
| Subcontractor prequalification | ✓ | ✗ | ● | ✗ | ✗ |
| DocuSign-enforced documents | ✓ | ✗ | ● | ● | ● |
| AI-powered endorsement review | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ● | ● |
| Self-service option | ✓ | ● | ● | ✓ | ✓ |
| Managed-service option | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ● | ✓ |
| Free tools for subcontractors | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
How to read this table: ✓ strong/native · ● supported but limited · ✗ not available. Capabilities change — confirm current scope directly with each vendor before making a final decision.
How to Evaluate a CertFocus Alternative
Before you pick a replacement, pressure-test each candidate against five questions:
There’s a big difference between a platform that shows a requirement as “missing” and one that actually collects, signs, and stores the document through a workflow. For hold harmless agreements and W9s in particular, enforcement matters more than visibility.
If you run subcontractor prequalification today (or want to), a platform that bundles it saves you from buying and maintaining a second tool. CertFocus does not include prequalification natively.
Some teams want to own the verification work. Others want to outsource it. Make sure the vendor offers the model you want — and that their pricing makes sense for that level of service. Lean toward platforms that offer both, so you can flex as compliance volume scales.
Ask the vendor to walk through migration from CertFocus specifically. Good answers include bulk vendor import, document migration, requirement mapping, and parallel-run support during cutover. Vague answers are a red flag.
Migrating from CertFocus: What to Expect
Most migrations from CertFocus complete in 2–6 weeks depending on vendor count and configuration complexity. The steps are consistent across modern alternatives:
- Export from CertFocus — vendor records, active COIs, endorsements, document history.
- Map requirements — translate CertFocus requirement groups into the new platform’s structure.
- Bulk import — vendors, documents, and project assignments into the new system.
- Connect integrations — Procore, Autodesk, your ERP, DocuSign as applicable.
- Team onboarding — training session or white-glove handoff depending on service tier.
- Parallel run (optional) — some teams run both systems for 2–4 weeks during cutover for risk mitigation.
Billy specifically supports guided migration from CertFocus with vendor data import, requirement mapping, parallel-run support, and customer success guidance throughout the switch. Most CertFocus-to-Billy migrations complete inside 6 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CertFocus?
CertFocus (also known as CertTrax in some product configurations) is a certificate of insurance tracking and vendor compliance platform. It serves teams across construction, hospitality, retail, and other industries that need to verify vendor insurance, manage endorsements, and track compliance against project or contract requirements. Companies using CertFocus often look for alternatives when they need deeper integrations with modern construction tools, faster automation, or built-in subcontractor prequalification.
What are the best CertFocus alternatives in 2026?
The top alternatives to CertFocus in 2026 are Billy (best for construction GCs running on Procore, Autodesk, or a construction ERP), Jones (best for construction and real estate portfolios), TrustLayer (best for API-first tech teams), myCOI (best for established multi-industry COI tracking), and agency-managed COI programs (best for companies that want their broker to handle verification).
Why do companies switch from CertFocus?
Common reasons include limited construction-specific workflow depth, narrow integration with modern construction tools like Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud, the absence of a built-in subcontractor prequalification module, and a slower pace of feature development compared to newer platforms. Construction GCs in particular often find CertFocus’s general-purpose design doesn’t match the project-and-subcontractor-tier model they actually work in.
Is Billy a direct alternative to CertFocus?
Yes, for construction-focused use cases. Billy is a direct functional replacement with significant advantages for construction GCs: native Procore Side Panel integration, broader construction ERP coverage (Sage 300, Sage Intacct, Viewpoint Vista, JD Edwards, CMiC, Acumatica), built-in subcontractor prequalification, free tools for subcontractors, and an AI Review Assistant for endorsement-level review.
How long does it take to migrate from CertFocus?
Most migrations from CertFocus to a modern alternative complete in 2 to 6 weeks depending on vendor count and configuration complexity. Billy specifically supports bulk vendor and document import, requirement mapping, parallel-run support during cutover, and guided onboarding through customer success.
Does CertFocus integrate with Procore?
CertFocus’s integration ecosystem is narrower than purpose-built construction tools. If deep Procore workflow integration matters to you — including a native Procore Side Panel that shows compliance status inside Procore itself — Billy provides that out of the box. Verify current integration status with CertFocus directly before making a decision.
How do I choose the right CertFocus alternative?
Evaluate on five dimensions: depth of integration with your existing systems (Procore, Autodesk, ERP), whether subcontractor prequalification is included, document workflow enforcement (signed agreements vs. checklist tracking), service model (self-service vs. managed vs. both), and migration support. For construction GCs specifically, integration depth and prequalification typically matter most.
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