GeoTrust
6.9#6 in certificate management softwareFrom $2 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxWindows
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Let's Encrypt
7.6#3 in public key infrastructure softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | GeoTrust | Let's Encrypt |
|---|---|---|
| Intended users | GeoTrust says Horizon is built for small and medium businesses and fast-moving builders. | The service is available to people and organizations worldwide that need certificates for domain-named servers, including web, mail, and FTP servers. |
| Support | Technical chat support is available 24/7, email support is offered through ticket submission, and phone support is available five days a week. | Let’s Encrypt does not offer direct subscriber support and points users to its documentation and community support forums. |
GeoTrust plans
- AutoInstall SSLFree
- SSL Monitor$2 a month
- Vulnerability Manager$12 a month
- QuickSSL Premium (DV SSL)$192 a year
- TrueBusiness ID (OV SSL)$372 a year
- TrueBusiness ID with EV (EV SSL)$540 a year
Let's Encrypt plans
- Let's Encrypt certificatesFree
- Short-lived certificatesFree
Pick GeoTrust if…
GeoTrust Horizon is aimed at small and medium businesses and fast-moving builders that need certificate management or server vulnerability scanning. It offers both internal and external scanning options.
Pick Let's Encrypt if…
Let's Encrypt serves people and organizations worldwide who need certificates for domain-named web, mail, or FTP servers. It suits users able to manage certificates through ACME clients and consult documentation or community forums when needed.