{"id":1557,"date":"2019-01-23T09:37:08","date_gmt":"2019-01-23T09:37:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sslrenewals.com\/blog\/?p=1557"},"modified":"2021-11-25T08:33:55","modified_gmt":"2021-11-25T08:33:55","slug":"how-much-does-an-ssl-certificate-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sslrenewals.com\/blog\/how-much-does-an-ssl-certificate-cost","title":{"rendered":"How much does an SSL Certificate Cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SSL certificates range in price, here\u2019s what you need to know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you a business owner or website developer\ntrying to figure out how much you\u2019ll be spending on SSL certificates?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Right off the bat, it\u2019s not possible to give an accurate figure because the cost of SSL certificates differs based on numerous factors. SSL certificate costs differ based on the type of certificate you get, the number of domains or subdomains you want to secure, the issuing certificate authority, the validity period, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In this article, we will briefly explore the different factors that determine the SSL certificate cost and give you a ballpark figure for what it might cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Factors that Determine an SSL Certificate\u2019s Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The following are the primary factors that determine SSL certificate cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SSL Validation Types<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are three levels of SSL certificates <\/a>available based on their assurance levels. The following are the three validation types, based on their position in the hierarchy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Domain Validated SSL:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the most basic validation level. It simply checks the right of the applicant to use the domain. It can be processed within a few minutes and the user only needs to verify that they own the website. They are extremely cheap, costing less than $50 per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OV SSL:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This type of certificate verifies ownership of\nthe website along with the organization\u2019s name and details. You need to provide\nadditional documents to confirm the company\u2019s identity. They generally cost\nless than $100 per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EV SSL:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the most advanced type of certificate available. You need to provide extensive business documents to prove that your organization is a legal entity. As a result, this certificate enables business name in URL and padlock sign to your website. This is the ultimate badge of security. This type of certificate may take a few days for processing, but it\u2019s highly recommended for e-commerce platforms and sites that deal in sensitive information. They are the most expensive SSL certificate, and they generally cost over $100 per year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Domains and Sub-Domains being Secured<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the validation types, the cost of\nthe SSL certificate may also differ based on the number of domains or\nsub-domains the certificate is capable of securing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standard Certificates:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the most basic certificate. It can only\nsecure a single domain. As a result, it is also the cheapest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WildCard<\/strong><\/gwmw> Certificates:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WildCard SSL Certificates can be used\nto secure unlimited sub-domains within a single primary domain. These can get\nexpensive depending on the validation level. They are not available in EV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Multi Domain\/ SAN\/ UCC Certificates:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Multi Domain Certificates can simultaneously secure multiple primary domains. They are the most advanced and most expensive type of SSL certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Certificate\u2019s Length of Validity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

SSL Certificates can be purchased for periods lasting\nup to two years. The cost of the certificate becomes cheaper the longer your\nvalidity period. For example, if you get a certificate for 2 years directly, it\nwill be cheaper than it would be if you get a certificate for 1 year and then\ncontinue renewing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Certificate Authority<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are a number of different Certificate Authorities<\/a> on the market that issue the aforementioned SSL certificates. All of them have their own price structures as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Place to Buy SSL Certificate<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Comodo\/Sectigo<\/a> is one of the best Certificate Authorities from which to buy SSL certificates. They are one of the world\u2019s most reputable CAs and they are also extremely reasonable compared to other CAs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, you can considerably reduce the overall SSL certificate cost if you use their multi-year renewal option. Under that option, if you renew the certificate early, you get additional validity as the remaining days from the previous certificate are added to your new certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Renewing SSL up to 15 days before expire
<\/td>		1 additional renewal month <\/td><\/tr>
Renewing SSL up to 45 days before expire<\/gwmw> <\/td>
2 additional renewal month <\/td><\/tr>
Renewing SSL up to 90 days before expire<\/gwmw> <\/td>
3 additional renewal month <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n

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