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Head-to-head · SSL Certificate Providers

GlobalSign SSL Certificates vs Chunghwa Telecom HiPKI SSL

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score GlobalSign SSL Certificates #3 in SSL Certificate Providers 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit GlobalSign
Chunghwa Telecom HiPKI SSL #7 in SSL Certificate Providers 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit site

GlobalSign SSL Certificates leads on 0 checks, Chunghwa Telecom HiPKI SSL 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 scoreGlobalSign SSL Certificates · 9.1/10

GlobalSign SSL Certificates scores higher on our rubric for ssl certificate providers: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

GlobalSign SSL Certificates is the better fit for buyers needing DV, OV, or EV certificates. Chunghwa Telecom HiPKI SSL is the better fit for OV buyers needing wildcard or SAN certificates.

  • GlobalSign SSL Certificates fits best

    Buyers needing DV, OV, or EV certificates

  • Chunghwa Telecom HiPKI SSL fits best

    OV buyers needing wildcard or SAN certificates

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Side by side

Feature GlobalSign SSL Certificates 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Chunghwa Telecom HiPKI SSL 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.7
Ranking #3 in SSL Certificate Providers #7 in SSL Certificate Providers
Best for Buyers needing DV, OV, or EV certificates OV buyers needing wildcard or SAN certificates
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Support Phone, Email, Live chat, Tickets · 24/7 Email, Phone
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features GlobalSign SSL Certificates 2/2 · Chunghwa Telecom HiPKI SSL 2/2
Wildcard certificates ✓ ✓
Multi-domain certificates ✓ ✓
Specs
Validation types DV, OV, EV OV
Maximum SAN domains 100 Not checked yet
Issuance speed Minutes Not checked yet
Maximum validity Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Offers single-domain, multi-domain SAN, and wildcard OV certificates
  • Supports RSA and ECC algorithms
  • Accepts revocation and modification requests
Cons
  • 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
  • Covers web use only
  • SAN starts at NT 8,000/year and wildcard at NT 30,000/year
  • Application requires customer details and a CSR, plus domain and applicant verification
Our verdict

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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Chunghwa Telecom HiPKI SSL issues organization-validated TLS certificates for websites. It suits organizations that need to verify their identity as well as secure communication between clients and web servers, with certificate choices for…

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  1. GlobalSign SSL CertificatesSSL Certificate Providers 9.1Paid
  2. Chunghwa Telecom HiPKI SSLSSL Certificate Providers 8.7Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Chunghwa Telecom HiPKI SSL — where it wins

    • Offers single-domain, multi-domain SAN, and wildcard OV certificates
    • Supports RSA and ECC algorithms
    • Accepts revocation and modification requests

    Where it doesn't

    • Covers web use only
    • SAN starts at NT 8,000/year and wildcard at NT 30,000/year
    • Application requires customer details and a CSR, plus domain and applicant verification
  • GlobalSign SSL Certificates9.1/10 · Paid

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

    Visit GlobalSignFull verdict →
  • Chunghwa Telecom HiPKI SSL8.7/10 · Paid

    A web-focused OV certificate service for organizations needing SAN or wildcard coverage.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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