Compare Letsencrypt and ZeroSSL 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (71.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$0.00 Per Month
Letsencrypt
Star Rating
(20)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about LetsencryptZeroSSL
Star Rating
(42)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Let's Encrypt excels in Ease of Use with a score of 9.5, while ZeroSSL trails behind with a score of 8.7. Reviewers mention that the straightforward setup process of Let's Encrypt makes it a preferred choice for small businesses.
- Reviewers say that Let's Encrypt shines in Quality of Support, achieving a remarkable score of 9.8, compared to ZeroSSL's 7.9. Users on G2 highlight the responsive community support and extensive documentation provided by Let's Encrypt.
- Users report that Let's Encrypt offers superior Expiration Monitoring with a score of 9.2, while ZeroSSL's performance in this area is less impressive. Reviewers mention that Let's Encrypt's automated reminders help prevent certificate lapses effectively.
- G2 users note that Let's Encrypt has a perfect score of 10.0 in Product Direction, indicating strong confidence in its future development, whereas ZeroSSL's score of 7.1 suggests some uncertainty among users regarding its roadmap.
- Reviewers mention that Let's Encrypt's Automated Certificate Operations score of 7.7 is a significant advantage, as it simplifies the renewal process, while ZeroSSL's similar feature is perceived as less user-friendly.
- Users say that Let's Encrypt's Domain Validation process is seamless and efficient, contributing to its high ratings, while ZeroSSL's validation process has received mixed reviews, with some users finding it more cumbersome.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Letsencrypt
No pricing availableZeroSSL
Free
$0.00
Per Month
No credit card required
- 3 | 90-Day Certificates
- ACME Certificates
Free Trial
Letsencrypt
No trial information availableZeroSSL
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.8
18
8.3
25
Ease of Use
9.5
18
8.7
25
Ease of Setup
9.5
10
9.3
18
Ease of Admin
9.7
10
8.7
17
Quality of Support
9.8
11
7.9
18
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
10.0
9
8.7
13
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
18
7.1
20
Features by Category
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
10
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Letsencrypt and ZeroSSL are categorized as SSL & TLS Certificate Tools
Unique Categories
Letsencrypt has no unique categories
ZeroSSL is categorized as Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Letsencrypt
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ZeroSSL
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
20.0%
Entertainment
10.0%
Computer & Network Security
10.0%
Supermarkets
5.0%
Religious Institutions
5.0%
Other
50.0%
Marketing and Advertising
19.0%
Computer Software
19.0%
Internet
11.9%
Information Technology and Services
4.8%
Higher Education
4.8%
Other
40.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Letsencrypt
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Izan S.
Verified User in Entertainment
Its all free, very easy to install and setup. Instant verification and compatibility with all web hosting panels and web servers. It comes with a handy API to make certificates via plugins and its very efficient.
Most Helpful Critical Review
ZeroSSL
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Real Estate
I tried out ZeroSSL to help our brokerage spend less money on our wildcard certificates. Not only was it much cheaper than our previous issuer, but the customer support has been awesome. I made some mistakes and needed guidance and assistance, and they were...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Carlo R.
Verified User in Computer Software
Renewal is not possible which makes all the process manual
Izan S.
Verified User in Entertainment
Its all free, very easy to install and setup. Instant verification and compatibility with all web hosting panels and web servers. It comes with a handy API to make certificates via plugins and its very efficient.
Verified User in Real Estate
I tried out ZeroSSL to help our brokerage spend less money on our wildcard certificates. Not only was it much cheaper than our previous issuer, but the customer support has been awesome. I made some mistakes and needed guidance and assistance, and they were...
Carlo R.
Verified User in Computer Software
Renewal is not possible which makes all the process manual
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