Certbot Alternatives

Certbot is described as 'Automates HTTPS setup using Let's Encrypt certificates and supports multiple servers. Open source tool by EFF, prioritizing internet security' and is an app in the security & privacy category. There are four alternatives to Certbot for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, Linux, Mac and BSD apps. The best Certbot alternative is ZeroSSL, which is free. Other great apps like Certbot are acme.sh, SSL.com and Parsslio.

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Automates HTTPS setup using Let's Encrypt certificates and supports multiple servers. Open source tool by EFF,...

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Certbot alternatives page was last updated Apr 14, 2025
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  1. ZeroSSL icon

    ZeroSSL

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    FREE SSL certificates issued instantly online with Free SSL Certificate Wizard. Downloadable client for all platforms and Docker image available. Zero system requirements, zero technical knowledge, zero cost.

    12 ZeroSSL alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    ZeroSSL Features

    1.  Free SSL
    2.  SSL
    3.  Supports SSL Certificates

    ZeroSSL VS Certbot

     

    • ZeroSSL is the most popular Web-based, Windows & Linux alternative to Certbot.

    • ZeroSSL is the most popular free alternative to Certbot.

    • ZeroSSL is Freemium and ProprietaryCertbot is Free and Open Source
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    acme.sh

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    A pure Unix shell script implementing ACME client protocol and deploying SSL certificates.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted

    acme.sh Features

    1.  SSL
    2.  Supports SSL Certificates

    acme.sh VS Certbot

     

    • acme.sh is the most popular Mac & Self-Hosted alternative to Certbot.

    • acme.sh is the most popular Open Source alternative to Certbot.

    • acme.sh is Free and Open SourceCertbot is also Free and Open Source
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    SSL.com

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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.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    SSL.com screenshot 1

    SSL.com Features

    1.  Supports SSL Certificates
    2.  SSL
    3.  SSL client certificates

    SSL.com VS Certbot

     

    • SSL.com is the most popular commercial alternative to Certbot.

    • SSL.com is Paid and ProprietaryCertbot is Free and Open Source
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    Parsslio

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    Generate Free SSL Certificates using Let’s Encrypt.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Parsslio screenshot 1

    Parsslio Features

    1.  SSL encryption
    2.  SSL
    3.  Supports SSL Certificates

    Parsslio VS Certbot

     

    • Parsslio is the most popular SaaS alternative to Certbot.

    • Parsslio is Free and ProprietaryCertbot is Free and Open Source
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