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Head-to-head · SSL Certificate Providers

DigiCert TLS/SSL Certificates vs Thawte 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
Thawte SSL Certificates #6 in SSL Certificate Providers 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Thawte

DigiCert TLS/SSL Certificates leads on 0 checks, Thawte 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 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

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

DigiCert TLS/SSL Certificates is the better fit for organizations needing OV/EV and broad coverage. Thawte SSL Certificates is the better fit for buyers seeking DV, OV, or EV with management.

  • DigiCert TLS/SSL Certificates fits best

    Organizations needing OV/EV and broad coverage

  • Thawte SSL Certificates fits best

    Buyers seeking DV, OV, or EV with management

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Side by side

Feature DigiCert TLS/SSL Certificates 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Thawte SSL Certificates 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.8
Ranking #2 in SSL Certificate Providers #6 in SSL Certificate Providers
Best for Organizations needing OV/EV and broad coverage Buyers seeking DV, OV, or EV with management
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Support Phone Email, Phone
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DigiCert TLS/SSL Certificates 2/2 · Thawte SSL Certificates 2/2
Wildcard certificates ✓ ✓
Multi-domain certificates ✓ ✓
Specs
Validation types OV, EV DV, OV, EV
Maximum SAN domains Not checked yet Not checked yet
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
  • DV, OV, and EV validation levels
  • Wildcard and multi-domain certificate options
  • CertCentral portal with reissue and replacement support
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 free certificate plan
  • Listed EV plan covers a standard domain only
  • Cloud deployment may not fit on-premises requirements
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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Thawte SSL Certificates provide TLS/SSL certificates that encrypt data exchanged between websites and browsers while verifying website identity. The range serves businesses and organizations of different sizes, from small companies to…

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  1. DigiCert TLS/SSL CertificatesSSL Certificate Providers 9.2Paid
  2. Thawte SSL CertificatesSSL Certificate Providers 8.8Paid

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

  • Thawte SSL Certificates — where it wins

    • DV, OV, and EV validation levels
    • Wildcard and multi-domain certificate options
    • CertCentral portal with reissue and replacement support

    Where it doesn't

    • No free certificate plan
    • Listed EV plan covers a standard domain only
    • Cloud deployment may not fit on-premises requirements
  • DigiCert TLS/SSL Certificates9.2/10 · Paid

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

    Visit DigiCertFull verdict →
  • Thawte SSL Certificates8.8/10 · Paid

    A paid certificate range covering DV, OV, EV, wildcard, and multi-domain needs.

    Visit ThawteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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