# GeoTrust SSL vs RapidSSL Comparison | | GeoTrust SSL | RapidSSL | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 12 | 14 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (66.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (64.3% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | GeoTrust SSL | RapidSSL | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (9 reviews) | 9.1 (9 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 8.9 (9 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 7.8 (6 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 9.2 (8 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (9 reviews) | 7.1 (8 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### GeoTrust SSL #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### RapidSSL #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### SSL & TLS Certificate Tools | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **GeoTrust SSL** | 9.0/10 | 7 | | **RapidSSL** | 8.9/10 | 7 | #### Administration | Feature | GeoTrust SSL | RapidSSL | |---|---|---| | **Notifications** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Warranty** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Server License** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | | **Free Reissues** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | #### Functionality | Feature | GeoTrust SSL | RapidSSL | |---|---|---| | **Multi-Domain Support** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 9.0 (5 reviews) | | **Browser Support** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | | **Site Seal** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | | **AI Features** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | GeoTrust SSL | RapidSSL | |---|---|---| | **Domain Validated SSL** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | | **Issuance Speed** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 9.3 (7 reviews) | | **Encryption Strength** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 8.8 (7 reviews) | | **Extended Validation SSL** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Organization Validated SSL** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [SSL & TLS Certificate Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/ssl-tls-certificate-tools) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | GeoTrust SSL | RapidSSL | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 66.7% | 64.3% | | **Mid-Market** | 33.3% | 35.7% | | **Enterprise** | 0% | 0% | ### By Industry #### GeoTrust SSL - **Real Estate:** 11.1% - **Professional Training & Coaching:** 11.1% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 11.1% - **Information Technology and Services:** 11.1% - **Financial Services:** 11.1% - **Entertainment:** 11.1% - **Consumer Goods:** 11.1% - **Automotive:** 11.1% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 11.1% #### RapidSSL - **Information Technology and Services:** 14.3% - **Consumer Goods:** 14.3% - **Computer & Network Security:** 14.3% - **Wholesale:** 7.1% - **Machinery:** 7.1% - **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 7.1% - **Financial Services:** 7.1% - **Education Management:** 7.1% - **Consumer Services:** 7.1% - **Construction:** 7.1% - **Other:** 7.1% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to GeoTrust SSL - [Letsencrypt](https://www.g2.com/products/letsencrypt/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (20 reviews) - [Cloudflare Application Security and Performance](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudflare-application-security-and-performance/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (601 reviews) - [AWS Certificate Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-certificate-manager/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (58 reviews) - [Sectigo Certificate Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/sectigo-certificate-manager/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (184 reviews) - [GoDaddy SSL Certificates](https://www.g2.com/products/godaddy-ssl-certificates/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (18 reviews) - [OpenSSL](https://www.g2.com/products/openssl/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (26 reviews) - [IONOS 1&1 Domains and hosting](https://www.g2.com/products/ionos-1-1-domains-and-hosting/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (151 reviews) - [SecureW2 JoinNow](https://www.g2.com/products/securew2-joinnow/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (96 reviews) - [GlobalSign](https://www.g2.com/products/globalsign/reviews) — 3.6/5 stars (12 reviews) - [SSL.com](https://www.g2.com/products/ssl-com/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (41 reviews) ### Alternatives to RapidSSL - [Letsencrypt](https://www.g2.com/products/letsencrypt/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (20 reviews) - [Cloudflare Application Security and Performance](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudflare-application-security-and-performance/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (601 reviews) - [Sectigo Certificate Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/sectigo-certificate-manager/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (184 reviews) - [AWS Certificate Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-certificate-manager/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (58 reviews) - [IONOS 1&1 Domains and hosting](https://www.g2.com/products/ionos-1-1-domains-and-hosting/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (151 reviews) - [SecureW2 JoinNow](https://www.g2.com/products/securew2-joinnow/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (96 reviews) - [SSL.com](https://www.g2.com/products/ssl-com/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (41 reviews) - [GoDaddy SSL Certificates](https://www.g2.com/products/godaddy-ssl-certificates/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (18 reviews) - [OpenSSL](https://www.g2.com/products/openssl/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (26 reviews) - [GlobalSign](https://www.g2.com/products/globalsign/reviews) — 3.6/5 stars (12 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### GeoTrust SSL No discussions available for this product. ### RapidSSL - Title: [Is RapidSSL a DigiCert?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-rapidssl-a-digicert) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Unlikely! Rapid SSL, like any other SSL (Comodo, etc) provides domain validation certificates. Whereas DigiCert provides organization validation..." - Title: [Is RapidSSL any good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-rapidssl-any-good) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "If you are willing to engage with support who even don't know about SSL then it is good!" --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/geotrust-ssl-vs-rapidssl)