SSL/TLS Certificates
Every certificate below is issued by a globally-trusted Certificate Authority and encrypts traffic at 256-bit. Choose by validation level - DV for a quick padlock, OV to show your company name, EV for the highest assurance - and by coverage - a Wildcard for all sub-domains of one site, or Multi-Domain (SAN) for several different domains. Not sure? Tick “Compare” on any two to see them side by side.
PositiveSSL
PositiveSSL - Domain Validated.
- Issued in minutes
- 256-bit encryption
- Unlimited free reissues
RapidSSL Standard
RapidSSL Standard - Domain Validated.
- Fast DNS/file validation
- Reissues free for life of cert
- Trusted brand
PositiveSSL Wildcard
PositiveSSL Wildcard - Domain Validated, Wildcard.
- Covers *.yourdomain.com
- Unlimited sub-domains
- Unlimited server licensing
Comodo Domain Validated UCC SSL
Comodo Domain Validated UCC SSL - Domain Validated, Multi-domain (SAN).
- 256-bit encryption
- Domain Validated
- Multi-domain (SAN)
Comodo SSL Certificate (DV)
Comodo SSL Certificate (DV) - Domain Validated.
- 256-bit encryption
- Domain Validated
- Single domain
Comodo SSL Wildcard Certificate (DV)
Comodo SSL Wildcard Certificate (DV) - Domain Validated, Wildcard.
- 256-bit encryption
- Domain Validated
- Wildcard
GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium
GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium - Domain Validated.
- 256-bit encryption
- Domain Validated
- Single domain
GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium SAN
GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium SAN - Domain Validated, Multi-domain (SAN).
- 256-bit encryption
- Domain Validated
- Multi-domain (SAN)
GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium Wildcard
GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium Wildcard - Domain Validated, Wildcard.
- 256-bit encryption
- Domain Validated
- Wildcard
RapidSSL Wildcard Certificate
RapidSSL Wildcard Certificate - Domain Validated, Wildcard.
- 256-bit encryption
- Domain Validated
- Wildcard
Thawte SSL123
Thawte SSL123 - Domain Validated.
- 256-bit encryption
- Domain Validated
- Single domain
Thawte SSL123 (FLEX)
Thawte SSL123 (FLEX) - Domain Validated.
- 256-bit encryption
- Domain Validated
- Single domain
Thawte SSL123 Wildcard
Thawte SSL123 Wildcard - Domain Validated, Wildcard.
- 256-bit encryption
- Domain Validated
- Wildcard
GeoTrust DV SSL Certificate (FLEX)
GeoTrust DV SSL Certificate (FLEX) - Domain Validated.
- 256-bit encryption
- Domain Validated
- Single domain
Essential SSL Certificate (DV)
Essential SSL Certificate (DV) - Domain Validated.
- 256-bit encryption
- Domain Validated
- Single domain
EssentialSSL Wildcard (DV)
EssentialSSL Wildcard (DV) - Domain Validated, Wildcard.
- 256-bit encryption
- Domain Validated
- Wildcard
GeoTrust DV Plan + Automate
GeoTrust DV Plan + Automate - Domain Validated.
- 256-bit encryption
- Domain Validated
- Single domain
GeoTrust DV Wildcard Plan + Automate
GeoTrust DV Wildcard Plan + Automate - Domain Validated, Wildcard.
- 256-bit encryption
- Domain Validated
- Wildcard
Comodo PositiveSSL Multi-Domain
Comodo PositiveSSL Multi-Domain - Domain Validated, Multi-domain (SAN).
- 256-bit encryption
- Domain Validated
- Multi-domain (SAN)
Comodo PositiveSSL Multi-Domain Wildcard
Comodo PositiveSSL Multi-Domain Wildcard - Domain Validated, Multi-domain (SAN).
- 256-bit encryption
- Domain Validated
- Multi-domain (SAN)
PositiveSSL ACME Certificate-as-a-Service (DV)
PositiveSSL ACME Certificate-as-a-Service (DV) - Domain Validated.
- 256-bit encryption
- Domain Validated
- Single domain
RapidSSL Plan + Automate
RapidSSL Plan + Automate - Domain Validated.
- 256-bit encryption
- Domain Validated
- Single domain
RapidSSL Wildcard Plan + Automate
RapidSSL Wildcard Plan + Automate - Domain Validated, Wildcard.
- 256-bit encryption
- Domain Validated
- Wildcard
Sectigo ACME Certificate-as-a-Service (DV)
Sectigo ACME Certificate-as-a-Service (DV) - Domain Validated.
- 256-bit encryption
- Domain Validated
- Single domain
Sectigo SSL Multi-Domain/UCC
Sectigo SSL Multi-Domain/UCC - Domain Validated, Multi-domain (SAN).
- 256-bit encryption
- Domain Validated
- Multi-domain (SAN)
Sectigo SSL
Sectigo SSL - Domain Validated.
- 256-bit encryption
- Domain Validated
- Single domain
Sectigo Multi-Domain/UCC Wildcard (DV)
Sectigo Multi-Domain/UCC Wildcard (DV) - Domain Validated, Multi-domain (SAN).
- 256-bit encryption
- Domain Validated
- Multi-domain (SAN)
Not sure which level? Compare validation types
| Feature | DV Domain |
OV Organization |
EV Extended |
Wildcard | SAN / Multi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issuance time | Minutes | 1–3 days | 3–5 days | Minutes | Varies |
| Identity vetting | Domain only | Org + domain | Full legal entity | Domain only | Domain / Org |
| Company name in cert | - | ✓ | ✓ | - | Optional |
| Sub-domains covered | 1 | 1 | 1 | Unlimited | Up to 250 |
| Encryption | 256-bit | 256-bit | 256-bit | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Best for | Blogs, apps | Business sites | Finance, e-com | Sub-domain estates | Portals, SaaS |