Thawte SSL
SSL & TLS certificates software
Confidentiality software
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$12 per month per standard domain
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- Banking and insurance
- Professional services (engineering, legal, consulting, etc.)
- Energy and utilities
What is Thawte SSL
Thawte SSL is a set of publicly trusted SSL/TLS certificates used to enable HTTPS encryption and server identity validation for websites and internet-facing services. It is typically used by IT, security, and web operations teams to secure domains and applications and to meet basic transport security requirements. Thawte-branded certificates are issued and managed through DigiCert’s certificate lifecycle platform following DigiCert’s acquisition of Symantec’s website security business. The product aligns to common certificate types (e.g., domain and organization validation) and standard browser trust requirements.
Public trust and compatibility
Thawte SSL certificates chain to widely trusted public root programs, which supports broad browser and device compatibility for HTTPS. This reduces the need for client-side certificate distribution compared with private PKI approaches. It fits common external-facing use cases such as public websites, portals, and APIs where universal trust is required.
Backed by DigiCert platform
Thawte certificates are issued under DigiCert’s operational and management ecosystem, including centralized ordering and lifecycle workflows. Organizations can use DigiCert’s tooling to track expirations and coordinate renewals across teams. This is useful for environments with multiple domains and frequent certificate changes.
Standard validation options
The offering supports mainstream validation models used in the market (such as domain validation and organization validation), which map to different assurance and documentation needs. This allows teams to choose a certificate type based on governance requirements rather than implementing custom trust mechanisms. It also supports typical deployment patterns across web servers and load balancers.
Not a full confidentiality suite
Thawte SSL focuses on transport-layer encryption and server authentication, not end-to-end data confidentiality controls. It does not replace data-at-rest encryption, key management systems, DLP, or application-layer security controls. Buyers looking for broader confidentiality tooling will need additional products and processes.
Lifecycle management may require add-ons
Certificate automation, discovery, and policy enforcement capabilities depend on the specific DigiCert management products and integrations used. Organizations without mature certificate management processes may still face renewal risk and operational overhead. Some advanced lifecycle features can require additional licensing or implementation effort.
Brand is secondary to issuer
Since Thawte is a brand within DigiCert’s portfolio, procurement and support experiences are primarily tied to DigiCert systems and policies. Organizations standardizing on a single vendor portal may treat Thawte as a certificate line item rather than a distinct platform. This can reduce differentiation versus other publicly trusted certificate options when comparing on features and automation.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Thawte SSL 123 (DV) — Standard domain | $12 / month / standard domain (12-month subscription $168.00) | Domain Validation (DV); secures primary domain; unlimited issuance/replacement; Thawte Trusted Site Seal; DigiCert 24x5 support; DigiCert CertCentral management portal. |
| Thawte SSL 123 (DV) — Wildcard domain | $60 / month / wildcard domain (12-month subscription $708.00) | DV wildcard: secures unlimited subdomains; unlimited issuance/replacement; Thawte Trusted Site Seal; DigiCert support; CertCentral. |
| Thawte SSL Webserver (OV) — Standard domain | $24 / month / standard domain (12-month subscription $324.00) | Organization Validation (OV); higher level of identity validation than DV; includes SSL123 DV benefits, Trusted Site Seal, DigiCert support, CertCentral. |
| Thawte SSL Webserver (OV) — Wildcard domain | $68 / month / wildcard domain (12-month subscription $1,020.00) | OV wildcard: secures unlimited subdomains; flexible wildcard subscription (change domains covered by subscription); includes OV features above. |
| Thawte SSL Webserver (EV) — Standard domain | $36 / month / standard domain (12-month subscription $480.00) | Extended Validation (EV); highest level of company validation; includes EV-specific validation and Trusted Site Seal; DigiCert support; CertCentral. |
Notes: All prices shown on Thawte's official site are presented as monthly rates with 12-month auto-renewing subscriptions (site notes "12 month auto-renewing / Your subscription will automatically renew every 12 months until you cancel. Prices subject to change.").
Seller details
DigiCert, Inc.
Lehi, Utah, USA
2003
Private
https://www.digicert.com/
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