ZeroSSL AlternativesCertificate Authorities and other similar apps like ZeroSSL

ZeroSSL is described as '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' and is a certificate authority in the security & privacy category. There are more than 10 alternatives to ZeroSSL for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Self-Hosted, SaaS, Ubuntu Server and OpenBSD apps. The best ZeroSSL alternative is Let's Encrypt, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ZeroSSL are Certbot, EncryptSSL, Buypass and SSL For Free.

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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.

    25 Let's Encrypt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Self-Hosted
     
    • Let's Encrypt is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to ZeroSSL.

    • Let's Encrypt is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ZeroSSL.

    • Let's Encrypt is Free and Open SourceZeroSSL is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Certbot icon
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    Certbot is an open source tool from EFF for automating HTTPS deployment on websites, supporting servers like Apache and nginx. Works with Let's Encrypt for free certificates, accessible via command line, ensuring security with automatic renewal and optional HTTP to HTTPS redirection.

    7 Certbot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Arch Linux
    • Gentoo
    • CentOS
    • Fedora
    • Debian
    • FreeBSD
    • Ubuntu Server
    • OpenBSD
     
    • Certbot is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to ZeroSSL.

    • Certbot is Free and Open SourceZeroSSL is Freemium and Proprietary
  3. EncryptSSL icon
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    An online platform that provides free SSL/TLS certificate generation and management for websites of any size. The service enables users to secure their domains with HTTPS encryption quickly and without cost, helping to protect data transmission and improve trust with visitors.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • EncryptSSL is the most popular Web-based alternative to ZeroSSL.

    • EncryptSSL is Free and ProprietaryZeroSSL is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Buypass icon
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    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...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. SSL For Free icon
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    Free SSL Certificate issued in less than a minute.

    12 SSL For Free alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Comments about SSL For Free as an Alternative to ZeroSSL
    Skye
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    SSL For Free just redirects to ZeroSSL after you create an account. it's the same service

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    • SSL For Free is Free and Open SourceZeroSSL is Freemium and Proprietary
  6. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • Verisign is the most popular commercial alternative to ZeroSSL.

    • Verisign is Paid and ProprietaryZeroSSL is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. CAcert icon
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    CAcert.org is a community-driven Certificate Authority that issues certificates to the public at large for free.

    19 CAcert alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. CertKit icon
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    CertKit provides automated SSL/TLS certificate management software that eliminates the complexity of maintaining certificates across modern infrastructure. Founded by engineers who spent too many hours debugging certificate renewals and watching competent teams waste days on...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • CertKit is the most popular SaaS alternative to ZeroSSL.

    • CertKit is Free and ProprietaryZeroSSL is Freemium and Proprietary
  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.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  12. SSLTutor icon
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    SSLTutor is a learning platform that offers reading resources, blogs, and articles on SSL Certificate along with SSL Installation, SSL Browser Errors, Different SSL Tools, SSL Types, and some of the best SSL Certificate in the industry.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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