Select an SSL Certificate Based on Brand
When selecting an SSL certificate brand, you should focus on its functional features, encryption algorithm support and service network coverage. The following is a comparison of the core advantages of different brands, which can be used as a reference for alternative solutions when no specific brand is specified:
| Brand | Brand Introduction | Advantages |
|---|---|---|
| sslTrus | sslTrus is a domestic SSL certificate brand independently developed by Racent, built on world-leading CA infrastructure services. While providing HTTPS security encryption and identity authentication, it also delivers fast, stable global OCSP signing verification services for global access requirements. sslTrus SSL certificates come with additional features such as certificate monitoring, malware detection and vulnerability scanning; among them, the "one-click website enterprise information verification" function can greatly simplify the website authenticity verification process. sslTrus offers three product lines: Basic, Pro, and Standard (Domestic Root), supports multiple trusted roots, and ensures customers can meet their multi-root switching requirements. | · Global OCSP signing verification · Best compatibility among domestic brands · Supports RSA/SM2 encryption algorithms |
| Sectigo | Sectigo (formerly Comodo CA) is a world-leading SSL Certificate Authority (CA), with nearly 40% of SSL certificate users currently choosing Sectigo. Its products are trusted and welcomed by a large number of webmasters due to their high security, low price and strong compatibility. Sectigo SSL certificates cover various types including OV SSL, DV SSL, EV SSL and code signing certificates, providing various types of digital certificate security solutions for websites and enterprises. Sectigo's SSL certificate brands include Sectigo, Positive SSL, Sectigo Enterprise, etc. | · Secure, stable, good compatibility · Supports RSA/ECC encryption algorithms |
| Digicert (Symantec) | Digicert is a well-known American Certificate Authority (CA), adhering to the brand philosophy of "encryption everywhere", focusing on the enterprise digital certificate market, and acquired Symantec's SSL certificate business in 2017. Digicert SSL certificates cover three major series: Basic, Secure Site and Secure Site Pro. Digicert has launched a customized domestic OCSP version of SSL certificates for the Chinese region, enabling faster and more stable SSL certificate response when users in China access websites. | · Secure, stable, good compatibility · Supports RSA/ECC encryption algorithms |
| Globalsign | GlobalSign is one of the largest digital certificate authorities in Japan. It is also one of the earliest companies in the world to provide digital certificates, offering various services such as communication encryption and automated identity authentication. GlobalSign provides SSL certificate services for various enterprises around the world, has high penetration among large and medium-sized domestic enterprises, supports localized services, and is highly recognized by BAT. GlobalSign certificates are deeply trusted by the e-commerce industry and major Internet companies. | · Secure, stable, good compatibility · Global OCSP signing verification · Supports RSA/ECC encryption algorithms |
| CFCA | China Financial Certification Authority (CFCA) is the only CA institution that issues certificates with a Chinese root, and is also a member of the international CA/Browser Forum. CFCA's global server SSL certificates use the current mainstream international algorithm combination, support the TLS 1.2 protocol, support AES128 and stronger encryption strength, meet Apple ATS requirements and Google CT (Certificate Transparency) requirements. Its SSL certificates support the Guomi SM2 algorithm, comply with national data security and compliance requirements, and are widely used in financial institutions such as banks, securities and insurance. CFCA is a purely domestic certificate issuing authority certified by international WebTrust. | · Supports RSA/SM2 encryption algorithms · Purely domestic certificate, Chinese root, data does not leave the country · CFCA certificates currently do not support iOS 10.1 and earlier versions, and do not support Android 6.0 and earlier versions. |
| GeoTrust | Geotrust, a subsidiary of Digicert, is one of the world's mainstream security brands specializing in enterprise-grade SSL certificate solutions. Its products cover DV, OV, EV SSL certificates as well as multi-domain and wildcard options. Geotrust products are known for fast certificate issuance response and reasonable pricing. They support 256-bit encryption technology and can provide different site seals for different types of certificates. | · Secure, stable, with good compatibility · Supports international + domestic OCSP · Supports RSA/ECC encryption algorithms |
| RapidSSL | RapidSSL is a sub-brand under DigiCert that exclusively provides DV certificates, suitable for personal websites and small businesses. | · Secure, stable, with good compatibility · Supports RSA encryption algorithm |
| WoTrus | As a leading domestic SSL certificate issuing Certificate Authority (CA) in China, WoTrus has focused on providing third-party digital identity authentication services since its establishment in 2002, issuing various globally trusted digital certificate products. Its own-brand WoTrus full-series SSL certificates and SSL certificates using the Guomi (SM cryptography) SM2 algorithm are highly recognized by domestic government websites, e-government systems, and national critical infrastructure website systems. | · Domestic Chinese brand · Supports RSA/SM2 encryption algorithms |