Comparison
myCertGate vs Jones
Jones tracks insurance for vendors, tenants and projects, priced per record per year through a quote, and offers human follow-ups for unresponsive vendors. myCertGate publishes its plans and enforces compliance through payment holds. Here's how they compare.
By Abdul Moeed, Founder & CEO · Updated
At a glance
| myCertGate | Jones | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Published on our pricing page, free trial with sample data | Per record, per year — quote via sales |
| Vendor fees | None — vendors and brokers upload free, no account | None — Jones never charges vendors, subs or tenants |
| Follow-ups | One-click renewal requests; optional scheduled Auto Alerts on selected plans | Human follow-ups for nonresponsive vendors on some plans |
| Tenants | Focused on vendors and subcontractors | Vendors and tenants, including lease extraction |
| Payment holds | Yes — payments held until COI, lien waiver and W-9 pass; overrides logged | Not stated on their public site |
| Lien waivers | Yes — conditional/unconditional waivers with e-signature | Not stated on their public site |
When Jones may fit better
- You want a team of people chasing vendors for you.
- You track tenant insurance and lease requirements, not just vendors.
- You're fine with quote-based pricing.
When myCertGate may fit better
- You want prices up front and to start without a sales call.
- You want the system to block payment, not only remind vendors.
- You need lien waivers, W-9s and Tier-2 subs in the same workflow.
A note on this comparison
We built myCertGate, so we're not neutral. Jones facts come from its public pricing page on the date shown.
Stop chasing certificates by hand
myCertGate reads every COI, tracks every renewal and holds payment until insurance, lien waiver and W-9 all pass.
Related reading
Sources — Jones facts checked on November 9, 2026
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