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Head-to-head · SSL Certificate Providers

DigiCert TLS/SSL Certificates vs GoDaddy 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
GoDaddy SSL Certificates #4 in SSL Certificate Providers 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit GoDaddy

DigiCert TLS/SSL Certificates leads on 0 checks, GoDaddy 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 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

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

DigiCert TLS/SSL Certificates is the better fit for organizations needing OV/EV and broad coverage. GoDaddy SSL Certificates is the better fit for buyers wanting managed installation options.

  • DigiCert TLS/SSL Certificates fits best

    Organizations needing OV/EV and broad coverage

  • GoDaddy SSL Certificates fits best

    Buyers wanting managed installation options

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Side by side

Feature DigiCert TLS/SSL Certificates 9.2/10 Visit ↗ GoDaddy SSL Certificates 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.0
Ranking #2 in SSL Certificate Providers #4 in SSL Certificate Providers
Best for Organizations needing OV/EV and broad coverage Buyers wanting managed installation options
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Phone Phone · 24/7
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DigiCert TLS/SSL Certificates 2/2 · GoDaddy 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 1_year
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
  • DV, OV, and EV certificates with single-site, wildcard, and multi-domain choices
  • Installation options range from self-service to fully managed maintenance
  • 24/7 phone support, trust seals, and monitoring alerts on certain plans
Cons
  • Secure Site features are limited to higher-tier plans
  • The listed standard support is 24x5
  • Wildcard certificates are available only on eligible products
  • No standalone free SSL certificate plan
  • Platform coverage is limited to web deployments
  • Self-installation leaves certificate maintenance to the buyer
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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GoDaddy SSL Certificates serve website owners and organizations that need TLS certificates with different validation levels and coverage options. The catalog includes Domain Validation, Organization Validation, and Extended Validation…

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  1. DigiCert TLS/SSL CertificatesSSL Certificate Providers 9.2Paid
  2. GoDaddy SSL CertificatesSSL Certificate Providers 9.0Paid

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

  • GoDaddy SSL Certificates — where it wins

    • DV, OV, and EV certificates with single-site, wildcard, and multi-domain choices
    • Installation options range from self-service to fully managed maintenance
    • 24/7 phone support, trust seals, and monitoring alerts on certain plans

    Where it doesn't

    • No standalone free SSL certificate plan
    • Platform coverage is limited to web deployments
    • Self-installation leaves certificate maintenance to the buyer
  • DigiCert TLS/SSL Certificates9.2/10 · Paid

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

    Visit DigiCertFull verdict →
  • GoDaddy SSL Certificates9.0/10 · Paid

    A flexible SSL catalog for buyers choosing between self-managed and managed certificate operations.

    Visit GoDaddyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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