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Free, automated, and open certificate authority providing domain-validated TLS certificates to enable HTTPS adoption across the web.

Pricing

Free

Founded

2014

Team size

11-50 employees

Headquarters

San Francisco, CA

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At a glance

Best for

Solo / freelancer, Startup (1-50), Small business (51-200), Mid-market (201-1,000), Enterprise (1,000+)

Pricing model

Free

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About Let's Encrypt

Let's Encrypt is a free, automated, and open certificate authority run by the nonprofit Internet Security Research Group. It issues domain-validated TLS certificates via the ACME protocol so websites and services can enable HTTPS at no cost, with automatic issuance and renewal. It is used by hosting providers, developers, and organizations of every size to secure web traffic.

Buyer Fit & Positioning

Procurement & Fit

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Trust

Security & compliance

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Pricing

Commercial model

Pricing model: Free

Free trial: No

Free plan: Yes

Contract minimum: Not specified

Procurement

Purchasing & legal

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Fit

Best-fit company size

Solo / freelancerStartup (1-50)Small business (51-200)Mid-market (201-1,000)Enterprise (1,000+)

Implementation & Procurement

Commercial Fit & Ecosystem

Proof, Outcomes & Momentum

Alternatives, Migration & Buyer Objections