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PaperBoss vs myCOI

PaperBoss vs myCOI

myCOI has been in the COI tracking market for 15+ years and is a strong fit for large vendor portfolios with high-touch account management. PaperBoss is the self-serve alternative for GCs who don\u2019t want a 200-vendor minimum or weeks-long review times.

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myCOI is one of the longest-standing names in certificate tracking. They\u2019re well-suited for enterprises running hundreds of vendors who value white-glove account management. But myCOI is not a fit for smaller GCs: they carry a 200-COI minimum, review times run days to weeks, and subs are required to create logins. PaperBoss was built to be the opposite on every one of those points.

No vendor minimums

myCOI has historically required a 200-COI minimum to access the platform. PaperBoss works with 5 subs or 500.

Fast self-serve setup

Sign up, add subs, and send links in under 10 minutes. No implementation or onboarding call.

No sub login required

myCOI requires subcontractors to create accounts. PaperBoss uses secure upload links. No signup, no friction.

W-9 and WC tracking included

One tool for COI, W-9, and WC exemption tracking. myCOI is COI-only.

PaperBoss vs myCOI

Based on publicly available information and third-party reviews of myCOI.

Feature
myCOI
PaperBoss
COI tracking
✓
✓
Expiration alerts
✓
✓
No vendor minimum
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✓
No sub login required
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✓
Same-day self-serve setup
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✓
Published pricing
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✓
W-9 collection
-
✓
WC exemption tracking
-
✓
Managed review service
✓
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Frequently asked questions

Does myCOI have a vendor minimum?

Industry reporting and third-party comparisons indicate myCOI has historically required a minimum of 200 certificates to access the platform. PaperBoss has no minimum. Sign up today and track your first sub tomorrow.

How does myCOI pricing compare to PaperBoss?

myCOI does not publish pricing publicly and is priced for mid-market and enterprise buyers. PaperBoss publishes all pricing: $29/mo Starter, $79/mo Pro, $149/mo Business.

Why do subs have to create accounts with myCOI?

myCOI’s vendor portal model requires subcontractors to create logins. PaperBoss eliminates this friction by sending secure upload links. Subs just click, upload, and submit.

Can PaperBoss handle large vendor lists?

Yes. The Business plan supports unlimited subs. PaperBoss is used by GCs tracking anywhere from 10 to 500+ subcontractors.

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