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A code signing certificate is a file containing a digital signature that can be used to sign executables and scripts in order to verify your identity and ensure that your code has not been tampered with since it was signed. This helps your users to determine whether your software can be trusted. Scroll to the chart below to compare cheap code signing certificates.
A code signing certificate allows you to sign code using a private and public key system similar to how an SSL certificate secures a website. When you request a code signing certificate, a public/private key pair is generated. The certificate authority will then issue a code signing certificate that contains the public key. A certificate for code signing needs to be signed by a trusted certificate authority so that the operating system knows that your identity has been validated. You could still use the code signing certificate to sign and distribute malicious software but you will be held legally accountable for it.
You can sign many different types of code. The most common types include Windows applications such as .exe, .cab, .dll, .ocx, and .xpi files (using an Authenticode certificate), Apple applications (using an Apple code signing certificate), Microsoft Office VBA objects and macros (using a VBA code signing certificate), .jar files (using a Java code signing certificate), .air or .airi files (using an Adobe AIR certificate), and Windows Vista drivers and other kernel-mode software (using a Vista code certificate). In reality, a code signing certificate can sign almost all types of code as long as you convert the certificate to the correct format first.
Use the following comparison below of code signing certificates to compare prices, compatibility, provider reviews and ratings, support, and other features to find the best code signing certificate provider that meets your needs. After clicking the Buy Now button, you can select the type of certificate you need (Authenticode, Java, Adobe AIR, etc.) and the provider will walk you through the process of receiving the code signing certificate. To learn more about code signing, read What is Code Signing?
| Certificate Name | DigiCert's Code Signing | GlobalSign's Code Signing Certificate | GoDaddy's Code Signing Certificate | Trustwave's Code Signing |
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| Price For 2 Years | $397.00 | $422.00 | $359.98 | $579.00 |
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| Multiple Year Options | Up to 3 Years | Up to 3 Years | Up to 3 Years | Up to 2 Years |
| Issuance Speed | Within 1 day after all documentation is received | Within 1 day after all documentation is received | 1 business day | Less than 2 days |
| Validation Required | Organization Validation | Organization Validation | Organization Validation | Organization Validation |
| Number of Free Reissues Allowed | Unlimited until expired | Unlimited until expired | Unlimited until expired | Unlimited until expired |
| Support Options | Free Chat, Phone and E-mail, Monday-Thursday 24 hrs., Friday 12 am-7 pm, Saturday 10 am-5 pm MST | Free phone and email, Mon to Fri - 8am to 10pm EST + limited evening and weekend support | Free Phone and Email, 24x7 | Free Phone and E-mail, 24/7 |
| Support Reviews | Read reviews | Read reviews | Read reviews | Read reviews |
| Refund Policy | Full refund within 30 days of issuance | Full refund within 7 days of issuance | Full refund - $15 within 30 days of issuance. No refund after 30 days. | Full refund within 30 days of issuance |
| Warranty | $0 | $10,000 | $0 | $100,000 |
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