## ZeroSSL vs Let's Encrypt

### Switching to ZeroSSL will give you instant access to free SSL certificates, one-step email verification, an easy-to-use REST API, SSL automation via ACME as well as an intuitive user interface.

Product & Features

| ZeroSSL                         | Let's Encrypt                   |
|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|
| 90-Day Certificates             | 90-Day Certificates             |
| Annual Certificates              | Annual Certificates              |
| Multi-Domain Certificates        | Multi-Domain Certificates        |
| Wildcard Certificates            | Wildcard Certificates            |
| Email Reminders                 | Email Reminders                 |
| Intuitive User Interface        | Intuitive User Interface        |
| Account Credentials              | Account Credentials              |
| ACME Support                    | ACME Support                    |
| SSL Monitoring                   | SSL Monitoring                   |
| REST API                        | REST API                        |
| Domain Verification via Email    | Domain Verification via Email    |
| Domain Verification via CNAME    | Domain Verification via CNAME    |
| Domain Verification via File Upload | Domain Verification via File Upload |
| Technical Support               | Technical Support               |
| Custom Solutions                | Custom Solutions                |
| Partner Program                 | Partner Program                 |

ACME ( [Learn more](https://zerossl.com/features/acme "Learn about ZeroSSL ACME Automation"))

| ZeroSSL                         | Let's Encrypt                   |
|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|
| Unlimited Certificates           | Unlimited Certificates           |
| Free of Charge                  | Free of Charge                  |
| No Rate Limit                   | No Rate Limit                   |
| 90-Day Certificates             | 90-Day Certificates             |
| Multi-Domain Certificates        | Multi-Domain Certificates        |
| Wildcard Certificates            | Wildcard Certificates            |
| Manage Certificates in UI        | Manage Certificates in UI        |

## Convinced? Switch to ZeroSSL now — Jump onboard

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