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Head-to-head · SSL Certificate Providers

Thawte SSL Certificates vs SSL.com Certificates

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Thawte SSL Certificates #6 in SSL Certificate Providers 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Thawte
SSL.com Certificates #8 in SSL Certificate Providers 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit SSL.com

Thawte SSL Certificates leads on 0 checks, SSL.com 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 scoreThawte SSL Certificates · 8.8/10

Thawte SSL Certificates scores higher on our rubric for ssl certificate providers: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

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

  • Thawte SSL Certificates fits best

    Buyers seeking DV, OV, or EV with management

  • SSL.com Certificates fits best

    Teams needing ACME automation or large SAN certificates

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Side by side

Feature Thawte SSL Certificates 8.8/10 Visit ↗ SSL.com Certificates 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.6
Ranking #6 in SSL Certificate Providers #8 in SSL Certificate Providers
Best for Buyers seeking DV, OV, or EV with management Teams needing ACME automation or large SAN certificates
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $36.75/unit/yr
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Support Email, Phone Email, Live chat, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Thawte 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 Not checked yet 500
Issuance speed Minutes Minutes
Maximum validity Not checked yet 90_days
Our review
Pros
  • DV, OV, and EV validation levels
  • Wildcard and multi-domain certificate options
  • CertCentral portal with reissue and replacement support
  • 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
  • No free certificate plan
  • Listed EV plan covers a standard domain only
  • Cloud deployment may not fit on-premises requirements
  • 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

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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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. Thawte SSL CertificatesSSL Certificate Providers 8.8Paid
  2. SSL.com CertificatesSSL Certificate Providers 8.6Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • 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
  • Thawte SSL Certificates8.8/10 · Paid

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

    Visit ThawteFull 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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