GeoTrust SSL
SSL & TLS certificates software
Confidentiality software
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- Ease of management
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$168.00 per year
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- Banking and insurance
- Professional services (engineering, legal, consulting, etc.)
- Manufacturing
What is GeoTrust SSL
GeoTrust SSL is a set of publicly trusted SSL/TLS certificates used to encrypt traffic between clients and servers and to authenticate domains and organizations. It is typically used by IT, security, and web operations teams to secure websites, APIs, and other internet-facing services. GeoTrust certificates are issued under the DigiCert certificate authority infrastructure and are commonly purchased through DigiCert and authorized resellers, with options that vary by validation level and deployment needs.
Publicly trusted CA issuance
GeoTrust SSL certificates chain to widely trusted public root programs, enabling browser and device trust without custom client configuration. This supports common HTTPS use cases for public websites and externally accessible services. The brand is operated under DigiCert’s CA infrastructure, which provides continuity for issuance and lifecycle processes.
Multiple validation options
GeoTrust offerings typically include domain validation and organization validation certificate types, allowing buyers to match assurance level to risk and compliance needs. This helps teams choose faster issuance for low-risk domains or stronger identity checks where required. It also supports standard server authentication use cases across common web servers and load balancers.
Reseller-friendly procurement
GeoTrust is widely distributed through hosting providers and certificate resellers, which can simplify purchasing for organizations that already buy domains or hosting through those channels. This can reduce procurement friction compared with platforms that require using a single vendor portal. It also enables bundling with related services such as domain management and hosting plans (depending on reseller).
Brand tied to DigiCert
GeoTrust is not an independent platform; it is a certificate brand operated by DigiCert. Organizations that want a single consolidated certificate lifecycle experience may end up using DigiCert’s management tooling rather than a distinct GeoTrust-native console. This can be a constraint for buyers expecting a separate product roadmap or dedicated management interface under the GeoTrust name.
Automation depends on tooling
Certificate automation (for example ACME-based issuance/renewal) and centralized inventory controls depend on the specific management solution and reseller channel used. Some buyers may need additional tooling or a separate certificate management platform to achieve consistent automation across environments. This can increase operational effort compared with certificate services that tightly integrate automation into a single cloud platform.
Not a full confidentiality suite
GeoTrust SSL primarily addresses transport encryption and server identity for TLS endpoints. It does not, by itself, provide broader confidentiality controls such as data-at-rest encryption, key management, DLP, or application-layer security features. Organizations typically pair it with other security and infrastructure services to cover those requirements.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| GeoTrust DV (standard domain) | $14 per month (subscription $168.00; 12-month auto-renewing) | Includes unlimited certificate issuance/replacement, DigiCert 24x5 standard support, DigiCert CertCentral management portal; 1 authentication check. |
| GeoTrust DV (wildcard) | $57 per month (subscription $708.00; 12-month auto-renewing) | Wildcard covers unlimited subdomains; includes unlimited issuance/replacement and CertCentral access. |
| GeoTrust TrueBusiness ID (OV, standard domain) | $26 per month (subscription $324.00; 12-month auto-renewing) | Organization Validation (OV); GeoTrust "Powered by DigiCert" site seal; ~9 authentication checks; higher warranty than DV. |
| GeoTrust TrueBusiness ID (OV, wildcard) | $82 per month (subscription $1,020.00; 12-month auto-renewing) | OV wildcard coverage for unlimited subdomains; includes site seal and CertCentral. |
| GeoTrust TrueBusiness ID w/ EV (standard domain) | $39 per month (subscription $480.00; 12-month auto-renewing) | Extended Validation (EV); priority validation; ~16 authentication checks; highest assurance for e-commerce. |
Seller details
DigiCert, Inc.
Lehi, Utah, USA
2003
Private
https://www.digicert.com/
https://x.com/digicert
https://www.linkedin.com/company/digicert/
