Ssl Certificates · true cost · Updated September 2026
The true cost of ssl certificates
What you'll actually pay. Of the 7 ssl certificates tools we track, 2 price on a basis this column cannot carry, 1 charge usage overages. Here's every tool's entry price and its hidden-cost flags — each linked to its sourced record.
The hidden-cost picture
- Not priced monthly: 2 publish a figure on another basis — usage rates, non-USD, or annual-only.
- Usage overages: 1 charge for going over plan limits.
- Cheapest published: Sectigo from $1.33/mo.
- No overage or setup fee: GoGetSSL, SSL.com, ZeroSSL, DigiCert.
As of · re-verified with each catalog refresh
Ssl Certificates — entry price & hidden-cost flags
| Tool | Entry price | Usage overages | Setup fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sectigo | $1.33/mo | Yes | — |
| GoGetSSL | $2/mo | — | — |
| SSL.com | $3.06/mo | — | — |
| ZeroSSL | $13.99/mo | — | — |
| DigiCert | $26/mo | — | — |
| GlobalSign | not priced monthly | — | — |
| Namecheap | not priced monthly | — | — |
Prices and fee terms re-verified with each catalog refresh. Last catalog update 2026-09-03. "Quote-only" means the vendor publishes no self-serve price.
Frequently asked questions
Does ssl certificates have hidden fees?
Across the 7 ssl certificates tools we track: 2 price on a basis this column cannot carry, 1 charge usage overages. As of 2026-09-03.
What is the cheapest ssl certificate with published pricing?
Sectigo, from $1.33/mo (note: usage overages apply). Verified 2026-09-03.