GlobalSign vs Let's Encrypt

Developers should learn and use GlobalSign when implementing secure web communications (e meets developers should use let's encrypt when they need to implement https on websites or web applications quickly and at no cost, especially for personal projects, small businesses, or development environments. Here's our take.

GlobalSign

Nice Pick

Developers should learn and use GlobalSign when implementing secure web communications (e

Pros

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• Related to: ssl-tls, public-key-infrastructure

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Let's Encrypt

Developers should use Let's Encrypt when they need to implement HTTPS on websites or web applications quickly and at no cost, especially for personal projects, small businesses, or development environments

Pros

• It is ideal for automating certificate issuance and renewal in DevOps workflows, such as with web servers like Apache or Nginx, to ensure continuous security without manual intervention
• Related to: ssl-tls, https

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. GlobalSign is a platform while Let's Encrypt is a tool. We picked GlobalSign based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

GlobalSign wins

Based on overall popularity. GlobalSign is more widely used, but Let's Encrypt excels in its own space.