SSL certificates come at varying price points depending on what you need them to cover. There are two key considerations when choosing your SSL certificate: Scope and Type. These two criteria will often jointly determine the price of the SSL certificate chosen.
SSL scope mainly dictates how wide a coverage area your SSL will provide. For example, a standard SSL certificate will only protect a single domain.
SSL type influences the security level of the SSL. The security here refers to the vetting process required to obtain the certificate, not the encryption level supported.
Websites processing financial transactions (e.g. eCommerce or Online Stores)
Proves ownership of domain name
Yes
Yes
Yes
Validates business organization ownership
No
Yes
Yes
Checks on business entity
No
No
Yes
Padlock Icon
Yes
Yes
Yes
Secure trust seal
Yes
Yes
Yes
Aside from these characteristics, the price of the SSL certificate will also be affected by the specific Certificate Authority (CA). ScalaHosting offers a comprehensive range of SSL certificates from GeoTrust and Symantec, two of the most recognized brands in the SSL community.
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