Let's Encrypt is a non-profit certification authority providing free Domain Validation certificates. Their automated issuance and renewal process has democratised SSL access for millions of websites worldwide.
| Pricing from | Free |
| Best for | Developers, startups and budget-conscious website owners |
| Website | letsencrypt.org |
Strengths and trade-offs
- Completely free with no hidden charges or upsells
- Fully automated certificate issuance and renewal via ACME protocol
- Domain Validation only; no Extended Validation available
- Limited support resources beyond community forums
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