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Head-to-head · Public Key Infrastructure Software

EJBCA vs DigiCert Private CA

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score EJBCA #1 in Public Key Infrastructure Software 9.4/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit EJBCA
DigiCert Private CA #2 in Public Key Infrastructure Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit DigiCert

EJBCA leads on 0 checks, DigiCert Private CA on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEJBCA · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly EJBCA
  • Free trialonly EJBCA
  • Most featuresDigiCert Private CA · 5 of 5

EJBCA scores higher on our rubric for public key infrastructure software: 9.4 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

EJBCA is the better fit for broad, self-hosted enterprise PKI. DigiCert Private CA is the better fit for enterprise hybrid and air-gapped PKI.

  • EJBCA fits best

    Broad, self-hosted enterprise PKI

  • DigiCert Private CA fits best

    Enterprise hybrid and air-gapped PKI

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Side by side

Feature EJBCA 9.4/10 Visit ↗ DigiCert Private CA 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.2
Ranking #1 in Public Key Infrastructure Software #2 in Public Key Infrastructure Software
Best for Broad, self-hosted enterprise PKI Enterprise hybrid and air-gapped PKI
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Free plan · 30-day trial Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web, Linux
Support Community, Docs Docs
Integrations 7 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features EJBCA 0/5 · DigiCert Private CA 5/5
ACME support Not checked yet ✓ (best)
SCEP support Not checked yet ✓ (best)
EST support Not checked yet ✓ (best)
HSM integration Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Certificate profiles Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment model Not checked yet Hybrid
Our review
Pros
  • Covers CA, RA, VA, revocation, OCSP, and CRL workflows
  • Supports ACME, CMP, EST, SCEP, REST, SOAP, and auto-enrollment
  • Offers HSM integrations and container, cloud, and appliance deployments
  • Supports ACME, SCEP, and EST certificate enrollment automation
  • Integrates FIPS 140-2 Level 3 HSMs and existing PKI infrastructure
  • Deploys in cloud, on premises, hybrid, or air-gapped environments
Cons
  • Community Edition is positioned for learning, testing, and prototyping
  • Production-oriented capabilities are reserved for Enterprise and Cloud editions
  • Its broad deployment and protocol scope may require specialist PKI expertise
  • Subscription pricing requires contact with a DigiCert account representative
  • Its broad CA and lifecycle configuration may exceed smaller PKI needs
  • It is proprietary rather than open source
Our verdict

EJBCA is open-source PKI and certificate authority software for issuing, managing, validating, and revoking digital certificates. It is designed for organizations building certificate infrastructures across DevOps, IoT, industrial systems,…

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DigiCert Private CA is a private certificate authority service for organizations securing internal users, devices, applications, servers, and digital assets. It supports private PKI across DigiCert-hosted cloud environments and…

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  1. EJBCAPublic Key Infrastructure Software 9.4Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. DigiCert Private CAPublic Key Infrastructure Software 9.2Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • EJBCA — where it wins

    • Covers CA, RA, VA, revocation, OCSP, and CRL workflows
    • Supports ACME, CMP, EST, SCEP, REST, SOAP, and auto-enrollment
    • Offers HSM integrations and container, cloud, and appliance deployments

    Where it doesn't

    • Community Edition is positioned for learning, testing, and prototyping
    • Production-oriented capabilities are reserved for Enterprise and Cloud editions
    • Its broad deployment and protocol scope may require specialist PKI expertise

  • DigiCert Private CA — where it wins

    • Supports ACME, SCEP, and EST certificate enrollment automation
    • Integrates FIPS 140-2 Level 3 HSMs and existing PKI infrastructure
    • Deploys in cloud, on premises, hybrid, or air-gapped environments

    Where it doesn't

    • Subscription pricing requires contact with a DigiCert account representative
    • Its broad CA and lifecycle configuration may exceed smaller PKI needs
    • It is proprietary rather than open source
  • EJBCA9.4/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A broad, self-hosted PKI platform with deep certificate and deployment support.

    Visit EJBCAFull verdict →
  • DigiCert Private CA9.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A flexible private CA for enterprises managing certificates across hybrid and air-gapped environments.

    Visit DigiCertFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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