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Certbot gets free SSL certificates from Let's Encrypt and installs them automatically.

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Our verdict

Who it's for

Automated Let's Encrypt certificate management

Who should look elsewhere

Command line focused

Pros

  • +Free SSL certificates
  • +Let's Encrypt official
  • +Auto-renewal
  • +Many plugins
  • +Well documented

Cons

  • −Command line focused
  • −Server access needed
  • −90-day certs
  • −Plugin quality varies
  • −Troubleshooting complex

Key features

  • ✓SSL certificates
  • ✓Let's Encrypt
  • ✓Auto-renewal
  • ✓Plugin system
  • ✓Free
  • ✓Open source

Pricing

PlanPriceBillingNotes
Free$0monthLet's Encrypt client; Auto-renewal; All platforms

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