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Head-to-head · SSL Certificate Providers

GlobalSign SSL Certificates vs SSL.com Certificates

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score GlobalSign SSL Certificates #3 in SSL Certificate Providers 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit GlobalSign
SSL.com Certificates #8 in SSL Certificate Providers 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit SSL.com

GlobalSign SSL Certificates leads on 0 checks, SSL.com Certificates on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 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 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

SSL.com Certificates leads on maximum san domains: 500 versus 100.

GlobalSign SSL Certificates is the better fit for buyers needing DV, OV, or EV certificates. SSL.com Certificates is the better fit for teams needing ACME automation or large SAN certificates.

  • GlobalSign SSL Certificates fits best

    Buyers needing DV, OV, or EV certificates

  • SSL.com Certificates fits best

    Teams needing ACME automation or large SAN certificates

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Side by side

Feature GlobalSign SSL Certificates 9.1/10 Visit ↗ SSL.com Certificates 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.6
Ranking #3 in SSL Certificate Providers #8 in SSL Certificate Providers
Best for Buyers needing DV, OV, or EV certificates Teams needing ACME automation or large SAN certificates
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not checked yet $36.75/unit/yr
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Support Phone, Email, Live chat, Tickets · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features GlobalSign SSL Certificates 2/2 · SSL.com Certificates 2/2
Wildcard certificates ✓ ✓
Multi-domain certificates ✓ ✓
Specs
Validation types DV, OV, EV DV, OV, EV
Maximum SAN domains 100 500 (best)
Issuance speed Minutes Minutes
Maximum validity Not checked yet 90_days
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 DV, OV, and EV validation with single-domain, wildcard, and SAN options
  • ACME supports certificate issuance, renewal, and revocation automation
  • UCC/SAN certificates cover up to 500 domains
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
  • Paid annual pricing rises from $36.75 to $319.20 per certificate
  • Basic and High Assurance plans cover only one domain per certificate
  • Wildcard coverage is limited to one domain and its subdomains
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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SSL.com Certificates provides publicly trusted TLS/SSL certificates for encrypting connections and authenticating website identities. Its range suits individuals and organizations that need certificates for a website, API, subdomains, or…

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  1. GlobalSign SSL CertificatesSSL Certificate Providers 9.1Paid
  2. SSL.com CertificatesSSL Certificate Providers 8.6Paid

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

  • SSL.com Certificates — where it wins

    • Offers DV, OV, and EV validation with single-domain, wildcard, and SAN options
    • ACME supports certificate issuance, renewal, and revocation automation
    • UCC/SAN certificates cover up to 500 domains

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid annual pricing rises from $36.75 to $319.20 per certificate
    • Basic and High Assurance plans cover only one domain per certificate
    • Wildcard coverage is limited to one domain and its subdomains
  • GlobalSign SSL Certificates9.1/10 · Paid

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

    Visit GlobalSignFull verdict →
  • SSL.com Certificates8.6/10 · Paid

    A broad SSL certificate lineup with ACME automation and SAN coverage up to 500 domains.

    Visit SSL.comFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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