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Head-to-head · SSL Certificate Providers

GlobalSign SSL Certificates vs Thawte SSL Certificates

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

GlobalSign 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 scoreGlobalSign SSL Certificates · 9.1/10

GlobalSign SSL Certificates scores higher on our rubric for ssl certificate providers: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

GlobalSign SSL Certificates is the better fit for buyers needing DV, OV, or EV certificates. Thawte SSL Certificates is the better fit for buyers seeking DV, OV, or EV with management.

  • GlobalSign SSL Certificates fits best

    Buyers needing DV, OV, or EV certificates

  • Thawte SSL Certificates fits best

    Buyers seeking DV, OV, or EV with management

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Side by side

Feature GlobalSign SSL Certificates 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Thawte SSL Certificates 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.8
Ranking #3 in SSL Certificate Providers #6 in SSL Certificate Providers
Best for Buyers needing DV, OV, or EV certificates Buyers seeking DV, OV, or EV with management
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price 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 · Thawte SSL Certificates 2/2
Wildcard certificates ✓ ✓
Multi-domain certificates ✓ ✓
Specs
Validation types DV, OV, EV DV, OV, EV
Maximum SAN domains 100 Not checked yet
Issuance speed Minutes Minutes
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
  • DV, OV, and EV validation levels
  • Wildcard and multi-domain certificate options
  • CertCentral portal with reissue and replacement support
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
  • No free certificate plan
  • Listed EV plan covers a standard domain only
  • Cloud deployment may not fit on-premises requirements
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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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. GlobalSign SSL CertificatesSSL Certificate Providers 9.1Paid
  2. Thawte SSL CertificatesSSL Certificate Providers 8.8Paid

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

  • 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
  • GlobalSign SSL Certificates9.1/10 · Paid

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

    Visit GlobalSignFull 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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