AWS Private Certificate Authority
6.3#8 in public key infrastructure softwareFrom $50 a monthWebAPI
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OpenCA PKI
7.4#4 in public key infrastructure softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | AWS Private Certificate Authority | OpenCA PKI |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The SCEP connector can work with mobile device management solutions such as Microsoft Intune and Jamf Pro. | Official dependencies and integrations include OpenLDAP, OpenSSL, Apache HTTP Server and Apache mod_ssl. |
| Purpose | AWS Private CA is a managed service for issuing and managing private certificates and maintaining an organization's internal PKI. | OpenCA PKI is an open source, out-of-the-box Certification Authority for setting up and managing a PKI. |
AWS Private Certificate Authority plans
- 30-day CA operation trialFree
- Short-lived private certificates$0.06, paid once
- General-purpose private certificates$0.75, paid once
- Short-lived certificate mode CA operation$50 a month
- General-purpose mode CA operation$400 a month
OpenCA PKI plans
- OpenCA PKIFree
Pick AWS Private Certificate Authority if…
AWS Private CA suits organizations needing internal certificates for people, systems, devices, or containers. It is useful for teams automating PKI through AWS tools and connectors.
Pick OpenCA PKI if…
It suits organizations that need to run their own certificate authority and PKI on Linux, macOS, or a self-hosted web setup. Teams should be prepared to install its named prerequisites and work with limited, partly outdated documentation.