SSL Certificate Comparison

RapidSSL® QuickSSL® QuickSSL® Premium True BusinessID True BusinessID with EV True BusinessID Wildcard
Price 1yr $USD
Domain validation Domain validation Domain validation Full organization validation Extended Validation Full organization validation
       
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SSL encryption up to 256-bit up to 256-bit up to 256-bit up to 256-bit up to 256-bit up to 256-bit
Domains secured Single Single Single Single Single Unlimited subdomains
Issuance 10 Minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 1-2 days 1-10 days 1-2 days
True Site Seal Secured by Geotrust
Static

Secured by Geotrust
Static

Secured by Geotrust
Dynamic, displays date/ time stamp

Secured by Geotrust
Dynamic, displays company name, date/ time stamp
Secured by Geotrust
Dynamic, displays company name, date/ time stamp
Secured by Geotrust
Dynamic, displays company name, date/ time stamp
Mobile device compatiblilty
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X
X
X
X
X
99+% browser compatibility
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X
X
X
X
X
Warranty None $10K $100K $100K $150K $10K
Auto renewal reminders & early renewal benefits
X
X
X
X
X
X
7 Day Refund
X
X
X
X
X
X
Free reissue
X
X
X
X
X
X
 

Recommended

An Extended Validation certificate triggers high-security browser address bars to turn green and display the authenticated organization name and the CA that issued it. Extended Validation SSL Certificates provide a convenient and visible sign to visitors that you have a highly authenticated, trustworthy site and that their information is secure during transmission.

Authentication method

Before a certificate authority issues an SSL Certificate, they authenticate the information provided in the certificate request. The more complete the authentication, the more site visitors trust the certificate.

Green address bar

Only Extended Validation SSL Certificates triggers the address bar to turn green in high-security browsers, a convenient and visible sign of trust for site visitors.

Recommended

An Extended Validation certificate triggers high-security browser address bars to turn green and display the authenticated organization name and the CA that issued it. Extended Validation SSL Certificates provide a convenient and visible sign to visitors that you have a highly authenticated, trustworthy site and that their information is secure during transmission.