Free Trial SSL Certificates
This is a list of free SSL certificates that are offered for a trial period. Using these certificates will allow you to test them on your server if you have a complex system configuration. Note that some of them are issued using a different root certificate than the one that you pay for so they may not work exactly the same as a real certificate. Getting a free ssl certificate for a trial period can also help you get to know a certificate authority's ordering process and management functions.
| Certificate Name | GeoTrust's RapidSSL | GlobalSign's DomainSSL | GlobalSign's OrganizationSSL | VeriSign's Secure Site | GlobalSign's DomainSSL Wildcard |
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| Certificate Authority | GeoTrust | GlobalSign | GlobalSign | VeriSign | GlobalSign |
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| Price For 1 Year |
$69
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$249
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$349
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$399
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$849
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| Price For 2 Years | $121.00 | $448.00 | $628.00 | $695.00 | $1,528.00 |
| Multiple Year Options | Up to 5 Years | Up to 5 Years | Up to 5 Years | Up to 3 Years | Up to 5 Years |
| Domains Secured | Single Domain Name (FQDN) | Single Domain Name (FQDN) + www SAN | Single Domain Name (FQDN) + www SAN | Single Domain Name (FQDN) | Unlimited sub domains on a single Domain Name |
| Issuance Speed | Immediate | Within a few minutes | Within a few hours | 4-5 days | Within a few minutes |
| Validation Required | Domain Validation | Domain Validation | Business and Domain Validation | Business and Domain Validation | Domain Validation |
| Notification Level in Browsers | Domain Name Shown On Certificate Only | Domain Name Shown On Certificate Only | Domain Name and Business Name Shown On Certificate | Domain Name and Business Name Shown On Certificate | Domain Name Shown On Certificate Only |
| Encryption Strength | Up to 256-bit | Up to 256-bit | Up to 256-bit | Up to 256-bit | Up to 256-bit |
| Browser Compatibility | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% | 99% |
| Includes Site Seal | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Number of Free Reissues Allowed | Free for 7 days, Lifetime reissuance available for purchase | Unlimited until expired | Unlimited until expired | Unlimited for 30 days | Unlimited until expired |
| Server License | Single Server - Additional server licenses may be purchased | Three server licenses included | Three server licenses included | Single Server - Additional server licenses may be purchased | Three server licenses included |
| Support Options | Free Chat, and E-mail, Monday-Friday 8AM-8PM EST, Phone support available for purchase | Free phone and email, Mon to Fri - 8am to 6pm EST + limited evening and weekend support | Free phone and email, Mon to Fri - 8am to 6pm EST + limited evening and weekend support | Free Chat, Phone and E-mail, Monday-Friday 5AM-6PM PST, Multi-lingual | Free phone and email, Mon to Fri - 8am to 6pm EST + limited evening and weekend support |
| Support Reviews | Read reviews | Read reviews | Read reviews | Read reviews | Read reviews |
| Free Trial Available | Yes, Valid for 30 days | Yes, Valid for 45 days | Yes, Valid for 45 days. Issued from test root. | Yes, Valid for 14 days, Uses separate test root | Yes, Valid for 45 days |
| Uses Chained Certificates | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Refund Policy | Full refund within 7 days of issuance | Full refund within 7 days of issuance | Full refund within 7 days of issuance | Full refund within 30 days of issuance | Full refund within 7 days of issuance |
| Warranty | $10,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | $100,000 | $250,000 |
| Learn More | Learn More | Learn More | Learn More | Learn More | Learn More |
| Remove From Comparison | Remove | Remove | Remove | Remove | Remove |
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