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RapidSSL Certificates

Paid#23 of 34 in SSL Certificate Providers

RapidSSL Certificates: A focused DV and wildcard TLS option, with issuance through resellers. Ranked #23 of 34 in SSL Certificate Providers by our editors (7.1/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for buyers needing straightforward DV or wildcard TLS.

7.1/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.1 / 10
Pricing
Pricing on request
Best for
Buyers needing straightforward DV or wildcard TLS
Free plan
No
Wildcard certificates
Yes
Facts checked
23 Oct 2026

Where it wins
- Offers domain-validated TLS/SSL certificates for website connections.
- Includes a wildcard certificate option.
- Certificates use 256-bit symmetric encryption and issue in minutes.
Where it doesn't
- Certificates are issued through resellers rather than directly.
- The official site does not publish direct pricing.
- RapidSSL has lower support and warranty coverage than GeoTrust.

Our verdict on RapidSSL Certificates

RapidSSL Certificates offers domain-validated TLS/SSL certificates for website owners seeking to secure website connections. Its focused lineup includes RapidSSL DV and RapidSSL Wildcard options, with certificates issued through resellers. The published product description also identifies small, mid-market, and enterprise organizations as potential fits, though the product’s narrow scope is most relevant to buyers who need domain validation rather than a wider set of certificate validation types.

Wildcard coverage is the main distinction between the two listed options: buyers can choose a standard DV certificate or a wildcard certificate. RapidSSL certificates use 256-bit symmetric encryption, and the published category specification describes issuance in minutes. These specifics make the product a straightforward fit when DV validation, wildcard availability, and prompt issuance are the central requirements. It is less suited to buyers comparing providers on a broad set of verified capabilities.

The official site says RapidSSL certificates are sold through resellers and does not show direct pricing, so buyers should expect to contact a reseller for cost details. RapidSSL is also described as a lower-support, lower-warranty option than GeoTrust. DigiCert promotes upgrading to GeoTrust for CertCentral management tools, greater warranty coverage, and additional support. Choose RapidSSL if a simple DV or wildcard certificate meets the need; consider GeoTrust instead if those management tools or higher support and warranty coverage matter more.

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RapidSSL Certificates pricing

Plans Pricing on requestPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 23 Oct 2026.

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RapidSSL Certificates fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	Not verified
Validation types	DV
Wildcard certificates	Yes
Multi-domain certificates	Not verified
Maximum SAN domains	Not verified
Issuance speed	Minutes
Maximum validity	Not verified
Support	Phone, Live chat, Email
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Pricing on request
Website	rapidssl.com
Facts checked	23 Oct 2026

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