Let's Encrypt AlternativesCertificate Authorities and other similar apps like Let's Encrypt

Let's Encrypt is described as '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' and is a very popular certificate authority in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Let's Encrypt for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Linux, Windows, Mac and Self-Hosted apps. The best Let's Encrypt alternative is ZeroSSL, which is free. Other great apps like Let's Encrypt are acme.sh, Buypass, SSL For Free and DigiCert.

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  1. 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. Zero system requirements, zero technical knowledge, zero cost.

    14 ZeroSSL alternatives

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    ZeroSSL vs Let's Encrypt Comments
    Farrel Franqois
    Positive
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    This is a one of good Let's Encrypt alternative CA.

    This CA provides unlimited free TLS/SSL certificates through its ACME server, and these certificates have better compatibility than Let's Encrypt because they use COMODO/Sectigo as their root CA.

    The downside is that their ACME server is quite unstable. Occasionally, when attempting to issue or renew certificates through their ACME server, random errors occur, sometimes with a 405 error despite no credential issues, or even a 5xx error.

    Subscribing to a paid plan will not solve the problem as long as you are still using the same ACME server. You may want to try using their REST API instead, which has different server, limitations for each plan and may be their REST API server are slightly more reliable.

    loziniak
    Positive
    -1

    They also have free SSL certificates.

    • ZeroSSL is Freemium and ProprietaryLet's Encrypt is Free and Open Source
  2. acme.sh icon
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    A pure Unix shell script implementing ACME client protocol and deploying SSL certificates.

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    acme.sh vs Let's Encrypt Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Because Let's Encrypt is Certificate Authorities and acme.sh is ACME Client, is different

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • acme.sh is Free and Open SourceLet's Encrypt is also Free and Open Source
  3. Buypass icon
     1 like

    Buypass is established as a major player in securing transactions with electronic IDs and SSL certificates 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...

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  4. SSL For Free icon
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    Free SSL Certificate issued in less than a minute.

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    • Free
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    SSL For Free vs Let's Encrypt Comments
    Alexander Matzen
    Negative
    4

    The other ones are CA's, this is just a generator for Let's Encrypt

    • SSL For Free is Free and Open SourceLet's Encrypt is also Free and Open Source
  5. DigiCert icon
     1 like

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

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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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    COMODO SSL vs Let's Encrypt Comments
    Guest
    Positive
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    They have cheap certificates and also several types

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
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    Comodo SSL is a service, not software.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • COMODO SSL is Paid and ProprietaryLet's Encrypt is Free and Open Source
  7. 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.

    13 SSL.com alternatives

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  8. Certera icon
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    Certera is modern and reputed Certificate Authority offering affordable website security, hosting and cyber security services along with digital security certificates such as SSL/TLS, Code Signing, Email Security and more, catering to the needs of individuals and SME businesses...

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  9. AboutSSL icon
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    AboutSSL is all about SSL Certificate Reviews, Comparison, Installation Guides & Error Fixing Tricks. It Helps Your Site to Enjoy the Highest Security Levels.

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    • Free
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  10. ComodoSSLStore is one of the largest global SSL certificate providers. As a platinum partner for COMODO, they buy SSL certificates in large quantities and pass the savings to you.

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    ComodoSSLstore vs Let's Encrypt Comments
    Farrel Franqois
    Negative
    0

    This is just another TLS/SSL certificate store which partnered with COMODO as CA, not a certificate authority (CA) itself.

    The two are very different, so it should not be considered as an alternative to Let's Encrypt.

    • ComodoSSLstore is Paid and ProprietaryLet's Encrypt is Free and Open Source
  11. 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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  12. SafeCyberSSL is a Website security platinum partner of trusted Certificate Authorities, which includes Symantec, GeoTrust, Thawte, RapidSSL and GlobalSign. SafeCyberSSL offers different types of SSL certificates at discount price for every size of online business or individuals.

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