Cheapest SGC SSL Certificates

Server Gated Cryptography (SGC) Certificates allow users with older browsers to connect at a high encryption rate (e.g. 128-bit) rather than a low encryption rate (e.g. 40-bit). SGC certificates are best for those who have a lot of customers using older browsers. Learn more about SGC Certificates in our FAQs.

Other than an increased cost, there are several reasons for not SGC SSL Certificates. Essentially, the percentage of people using web browsers that would benefit from an SGC certificates is less than 1% because all browsers released since the year 2000 have been capable of using strong crypto without needing SGC certificates. In addition, by using an SGC certificate on your site, you are encouraging your visitors to use old, insecure browsers which have many more security flaws than newer browsers. Read Say No To SGC SSL Certificates for more information.

Certificate Name Symantec's Secure Site Pro Comodo's SGC Comodo's Platinum SSL SGC Comodo's EV SGC
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Certificate Authority
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Comodo
Comodo
Comodo
Certificate Authority Rating
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Price For 1 Year
$995
$249
$539
$599
Price For 2 Years $1,790.00 $439.90 $959.00 $948.00
Number of Certificates Included 1 1 1 1
Multiple Year Options Up to 3 Years Up to 5 Years Up to 5 Years Up to 2 Years
Domains Secured Single Domain Name (FQDN) Single Domain Name (FQDN) + www SAN Single Domain Name (FQDN) + www SAN Single Domain Name (FQDN) + www SAN
Issuance Speed Less than 2 days Within 1 hour Within 1 hour 1-3 weeks
Validation Required Organization and Domain Validation Organization and Domain Validation Organization and Domain Validation Extensive Organization and Domain Validation
Notification Level in Browsers Domain Name and Organization Name Shown On Certificate Domain Name and Organization Name Shown On Certificate Domain Name and Organization Name Shown On Certificate Green Address Bar + Domain Name and Organization Name Shown On Certificate
Encryption Strength Up to 256-bit, Automatic step-up (SGC) Up to 256-bit, Automatic step-up (SGC) Up to 256-bit, Automatic step-up (SGC) Up to 256-bit, Automatic step-up (SGC)
Browser Compatibility 99% 99% 99% 99%
Includes Trust Seal Included Included Included Included
Number of Free Reissues Allowed Unlimited for 30 days Unlimited until expired Unlimited until expired Unlimited until expired
Server License Single Server - Additional server licenses may be purchased Unlimited Servers Unlimited Servers Unlimited Servers
Support Options Free Chat, Phone and E-mail, Monday-Friday 5AM-6PM PST, Multi-lingual Free Chat, Phone and E-mail, 24/7 Free Chat, Phone and E-mail, 24/7 Free Chat, Phone and E-mail, 24/7
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Free Trial Available No No No No
Uses Chain Certificates Yes Yes Yes Yes
Refund Policy Full refund within 30 days of issuance Full refund within 30 days of issuance Full refund within 30 days of issuance Full refund within 30 days of issuance
Warranty $250,000 $250,000 $750,000 $250,000
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