Compare SSL Certificates
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GeoTrust RapidSSL |
Verisign Secure Site |
GeoTrust True BusinessID w/ EV |
Verisign Secure Site Pro w/ EV |
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| Validation Type | Domain * | Domain * | Extended ** | Extended ** |
| Trust Level | Standard | Deluxe | Standard | Premium |
| Brand Recognition | Moderate | High | Medium | High |
| Green Bar | No | No | Yes | No |
| Warranty | None | $100K USD | $150K USD | $250K USD |
| Issuance | 1-2 Hours | 1-2 Days | 1-10 Days | 5-7 Days |
| Validity Options | 1-5 Years | 1-5 Years | 1-2 Years | 1-2 Years |
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Site Seal |
Static | Dynamic *** | Dynamic *** | Dynamic *** |
| Server Gated Cryptography | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| SSL Encryption | Up To 256-Bit | Up To 256-Bit | Up To 256-Bit | Up To 256-Bit |
| 99% Browser Compatibility | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Security Lock | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Secure Root Server | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| IDN Support | No | Yes **** | No | Yes **** |
| EV Upgrader | No | No | Yes ***** | Yes ***** |
| Installation | Quick & Easy | Quick & Easy | Quick & Easy | Quick & Easy |
| Free Customer Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Revocation and Replacement | Free | Free ****** | Free | Free ****** |
| Free Refund | 7 Days | 30 Days | 7 Days | 30 Days |
| Pricing | $34.95/yr | $749.95/yr | $499.95/yr | $1999.95/yr |
| ORDER | ORDER | ORDER | ORDER |
* Domain Validation: Validates domain is registered and someone with admin rights is aware of and approves the certificate request.
** Extended Validation: Validates domain ownership and organization information, plus legal existence of the organization and that the organization is aware of and approves the request.
*** Dynamic Site Seal: Displays company name and date/time stamp.
**** IDN Support: All VeriSign SSL Certificates can be used to secure websites with Internationalized Domain Names (IDN)
***** EV Upgrader: Integrated into the site seal, ensures EV displays in Internet Explorer 7 on Windows XP systems.
****** Revocation and Replacement: Replacement is free for the first 30 days. After 30 days, $149.95 will be charged for replacement.
