CAcert AlternativesCertificate Authorities and other similar apps like CAcert

Sites and apps similar to CAcert include Let's Encrypt, which is free and open source. Other options are SSL For Free, ZeroSSL, Verisign and Buypass. You can choose from more than 10 Certificate Authorities like CAcert for Mac, Windows, Linux, Chrome OS and self-hosting.

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  1. Let's Encrypt icon
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    Anyone who has gone through the trouble of setting up a secure website knows what a hassle getting and maintaining a certificate can be. Let’s Encrypt automates away the pain and lets site operators turn on and manage HTTPS with simple commands.

    28 Let's Encrypt alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
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  2. SSL For Free icon
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    Free SSL Certificate issued in less than a minute.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  3. ZeroSSL icon
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    Free SSL certificates issued instantly online with Free SSL Certificate Wizard. Downloadable client for all platforms and Docker image available.

    15 ZeroSSL alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Docker
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  4. Verisign icon
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    Verisign’s critical yet mostly invisible role – helping to maintain the security, stability and resiliency of the Domain Name System (DNS) and the internet – can sometimes be overshadowed by more visible aspects of the domain name business.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  5. Buypass icon
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    Buypass is established as a major player in securing transactions with electronic IDs in Norway. We are a trusted European Certificate Authority (CA). Large public enterprises including the majority of the Norwegian health sector, municipal services and the Norwegian Police is...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  6. COMODO SSL icon
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    Issued immediately, 2048-bit encryption, compatible with 99.9% of browsers. Free 1-yr PCI and website scanning. 30 day money-back guarantee. Buy SSL.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  7. Find domain names, web hosting and online marketing for your website -- all in one place. Network Solutions helps businesses get online and grow online with domain name registration, web hosting and innovative online marketing services.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  8. DigiCert icon
     2 likes

    Wildcard SSL Certificates & 2048 Bit Extended Validation EV SSL Certificate Authentication. Strong Secure Sockets Layer Https Encryption for Network Security.

    28 DigiCert alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  9. SSL2BUY icon
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    SSL2BUY is the foremost SSL certificate provider of online security solutions for businesses. They offers trusted AlphaSSL, Comodo, GeoTrust, GlobalSign, Thawte, RapidSSL & Symantec SSL certificates at discounted price.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  10. Cheap SSL Shop is globally and authorized reseller of trusted SSL certificate authorities namely: Comodo, Symantec, GeoTrust, RapidSSL, Thawte, and GlobalSign. Cheap SSL Shop offers various types of SSL certificates like Domain Validation, Organization Validation, Extended...

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  11. SSL.com icon
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    SSL.com is a globally trusted certificate authority expanding the boundaries of encryption and authentication relied upon by users worldwide. Founded in 2002, we have grown to be used in over 120 countries by leading organizations and governments of all sizes.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  12. RapidSSLonline is the most trusted and the leading SSL certificate provider of online website security solution for small, medium, and large-scale businesses.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Chrome OS
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