Domain Validation (DV) SSL certificates compared
A DV certificate proves that you control the domain and nothing else. Browsers show the same padlock for DV, OV and EV, so DV is the right choice for most blogs, apps and APIs.
Validity: since 15 March 2026 a publicly trusted TLS certificate is valid for at most 200 days (100 days from 15 March 2027, 47 days from 15 March 2029). A "1-year" or "multi-year" purchase is a subscription: the certificate is reissued several times during the term. See the validity timeline.
Certificates in this category
Sorted by lowest verified 1-year price. Commissions never change the order or which sellers are shown.
| Certificate | Validation | Covers | Lowest price / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namecheap Standard SSL (SSL.com)SSL.com | DV (domain) | 1 domain | $11.00/yrNamecheap |
| Sectigo PositiveSSLSectigo | DV (domain) | 1 domain | $16.00/yrGoGetSSL · 3 sellers |
| RapidSSL StandardRapidSSL (DigiCert) | DV (domain) | 1 domain | $18.65/yrGoGetSSL · 2 sellers |
| Sectigo EssentialSSLSectigo | DV (domain) | 1 domain | $26.40/yrGoGetSSL · 2 sellers |
| Namecheap SAN Certificate (SSL.com)SSL.com | DV (domain) | 3 domains included, more for a fee | $35.99/yrNamecheap |
| SSL.com Basic SSLSSL.com | DV (domain) | 1 domain | $49.00/yrSSL.com |
| Thawte SSL123Thawte (DigiCert) | DV (domain) | 1 domain | $54.11/yrGoGetSSL · 2 sellers |
| Sectigo PositiveSSL Multi-DomainSectigo | DV (domain) | Several domains (SAN) | $57.00/yrTrustico · 3 sellers |
| Sectigo DV SSLSectigo | DV (domain) | 1 domain | $69.00/yrTrustico · 2 sellers |
| GeoTrust QuickSSL PremiumGeoTrust (DigiCert) | DV (domain) | 1 domain | $79.31/yrGoGetSSL · 2 sellers |
| Sectigo EssentialSSL WildcardSectigo | DV (domain) | Domain + all subdomains (*.) | $84.00/yrGoGetSSL · 2 sellers |
| Namecheap Standard Wildcard SSL (SSL.com)SSL.com | DV (domain) | Domain + all subdomains (*.) | $89.99/yrNamecheap |
| Sectigo DV Multi-Domain (UCC)Sectigo | DV (domain) | Several domains (SAN) | $103.20/yrGoGetSSL · 3 sellers |
| Sectigo PositiveSSL WildcardSectigo | DV (domain) | Domain + all subdomains (*.) | $128.00/yrGoGetSSL · 3 sellers |
| RapidSSL WildcardRapidSSL (DigiCert) | DV (domain) | Domain + all subdomains (*.) | $149.31/yrGoGetSSL · 2 sellers |
| GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium SANGeoTrust (DigiCert) | DV (domain) | Several domains (SAN) | $208.04/yrGoGetSSL |
| Sectigo DV WildcardSectigo | DV (domain) | Domain + all subdomains (*.) | $215.00/yrThe SSL Store · 2 sellers |
| GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium WildcardGeoTrust (DigiCert) | DV (domain) | Domain + all subdomains (*.) | $279.98/yrGoGetSSL · 2 sellers |
| Thawte SSL123 WildcardThawte (DigiCert) | DV (domain) | Domain + all subdomains (*.) | $303.31/yrGoGetSSL |
| GlobalSign DomainSSLGlobalSign | DV (domain) | 1 domain | Check latest price |
Prices are 1-year subscription prices in US dollars before tax, as shown on each seller's site on the verified date. Prices change often; the seller's checkout is authoritative.
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