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Head-to-head · SSL Certificate Providers

DigiCert TLS/SSL Certificates vs GlobalSign SSL Certificates

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score DigiCert TLS/SSL Certificates #2 in SSL Certificate Providers 9.2/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit DigiCert
GlobalSign SSL Certificates #3 in SSL Certificate Providers 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit GlobalSign

DigiCert TLS/SSL Certificates leads on 0 checks, GlobalSign SSL Certificates on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDigiCert TLS/SSL Certificates · 9.2/10

DigiCert TLS/SSL Certificates scores higher on our rubric for ssl certificate providers: 9.2 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

On issuance speed, DigiCert TLS/SSL Certificates gives you Hours where GlobalSign SSL Certificates offers Minutes.

DigiCert TLS/SSL Certificates is the better fit for organizations needing OV/EV and broad coverage. GlobalSign SSL Certificates is the better fit for buyers needing DV, OV, or EV certificates.

  • DigiCert TLS/SSL Certificates fits best

    Organizations needing OV/EV and broad coverage

  • GlobalSign SSL Certificates fits best

    Buyers needing DV, OV, or EV certificates

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Side by side

Feature DigiCert TLS/SSL Certificates 9.2/10 Visit ↗ GlobalSign SSL Certificates 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.1
Ranking #2 in SSL Certificate Providers #3 in SSL Certificate Providers
Best for Organizations needing OV/EV and broad coverage Buyers needing DV, OV, or EV certificates
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — Not checked yet
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Support Phone Phone, Email, Live chat, Tickets · 24/7
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DigiCert TLS/SSL Certificates 2/2 · GlobalSign SSL Certificates 2/2
Wildcard certificates ✓ ✓
Multi-domain certificates ✓ ✓
Specs
Validation types OV, EV DV, OV, EV
Maximum SAN domains Not checked yet 100
Issuance speed Hours Minutes
Maximum validity Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Offers OV and EV certificates for single-domain and multi-domain use
  • Supports SAN configurations up to 250 names and eligible wildcard options
  • Includes ACME automation and CertCentral certificate management
  • Offers DV, OV, and EV certificates, with DV issuance described in minutes
  • Wildcard coverage for DV and OV; multi-domain certificates support up to 100 SANs
  • Unlimited reissues and server licenses, plus a certificate inventory tool
Cons
  • Secure Site features are limited to higher-tier plans
  • The listed standard support is 24x5
  • Wildcard certificates are available only on eligible products
  • Wildcard certificates are not available for EV
  • OV and EV issuance takes longer than DV issuance
  • The certificate shop asks buyers to select a region and currency to view pricing
Our verdict

DigiCert TLS/SSL Certificates provide encryption for website and server connections, with organization validation (OV) and extended validation (EV) options. Single-domain, multi-domain SAN configurations of up to 250 names, and wildcard…

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GlobalSign SSL Certificates cover website encryption for buyers choosing domain validation (DV), organization validation (OV), or extended validation (EV). The range includes individual and multi-domain options, as well as wildcard…

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  1. DigiCert TLS/SSL CertificatesSSL Certificate Providers 9.2Paid
  2. GlobalSign SSL CertificatesSSL Certificate Providers 9.1Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • DigiCert TLS/SSL Certificates — where it wins

    • Offers OV and EV certificates for single-domain and multi-domain use
    • Supports SAN configurations up to 250 names and eligible wildcard options
    • Includes ACME automation and CertCentral certificate management

    Where it doesn't

    • Secure Site features are limited to higher-tier plans
    • The listed standard support is 24x5
    • Wildcard certificates are available only on eligible products

  • GlobalSign SSL Certificates — where it wins

    • Offers DV, OV, and EV certificates, with DV issuance described in minutes
    • Wildcard coverage for DV and OV; multi-domain certificates support up to 100 SANs
    • Unlimited reissues and server licenses, plus a certificate inventory tool

    Where it doesn't

    • Wildcard certificates are not available for EV
    • OV and EV issuance takes longer than DV issuance
    • The certificate shop asks buyers to select a region and currency to view pricing
  • DigiCert TLS/SSL Certificates9.2/10 · Paid

    OV and EV certificates pair broad domain coverage with CertCentral and ACME automation.

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  • GlobalSign SSL Certificates9.1/10 · Paid

    A broad certificate range with wildcard and multi-domain options, but no stated price.

    Visit GlobalSignFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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