What GeoCerts SSL does

GeoCerts SSL (legal entity GeoCerts, Inc.) is a privately held authorized reseller of SSL/TLS certificates and adjacent PKI products, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 2003, the company distributes certificates issued by the major Certificate Authorities — DigiCert, GeoTrust (a DigiCert subsidiary), Sectigo (formerly Comodo), and PositiveSSL — covering the full validation spectrum from Domain Validation (DV) through Organization Validation (OV) and Extended Validation (EV), plus specialty certificates including Wildcard, Multi-Domain SAN, Code Signing, IP, and Verified/Common Mark Certificates (VMC/CMC). The underlying technology stack is the proprietary CertCommand platform, a certificate lifecycle management dashboard that supports ordering, renewal, reissue, and cancellation, and is also exposed to authorized resellers for white-label distribution.

GeoCerts monetizes on a wholesale subscription basis: certificate prices begin at $41/year for entry-level DV and scale up to $717/year for premium EV multi-domain products from GeoTrust, with multi-year prepayment options (up to 3 years) and free lifetime reissues. The company runs a hybrid go-to-market: a self-serve e-commerce storefront (geocerts.com) targets SMBs and individual site owners, while a dedicated authorized reseller program enables third-party partners to procure at wholesale and resell under their own pricing. A toll-free sales line, live chat, and 24/7 support handle enterprise and mid-market accounts. The CertCommand platform serves as the operational backbone for both direct customers and the reseller channel, with flexible Domain Control Validation (five methods including DNS TXT and HTTP file-based) to streamline issuance.

The customer base is a mix of large enterprises (IBM, Morgan Stanley, jetBlue, Domino's Pizza, Genentech, Barracuda Networks, Hughes Echostar, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Backcountry) and long-tail SMBs purchasing individual certificates online. Distribution is global, with no apparent geographic restrictions, and GeoCerts has progressively expanded its product surface into DigiCert's enterprise PKI suite (Trust Lifecycle Manager, Software Trust Manager, X9 PKI for financial institutions).

Name

GeoCerts SSL

Legal name

GeoCerts, Inc.

Website

https://geocerts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GeoCerts SSL is a privately held Atlanta-based authorized reseller of SSL/TLS certificates from DigiCert, GeoTrust, and Sectigo, serving enterprises and SMBs globally through its CertCommand lifecycle management platform and a wholesale reseller program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. SSL Certificate Sales: Primary revenue from selling SSL/TLS certificates from major CAs including DigiCert, GeoTrust, Sectigo, and PositiveSSL. Offers various certificate types: DV SSL, OV SSL, EV SSL, Multi-Domain SAN SSL, Wildcard SSL, Code Signing, and IP Certificates.
2. Reseller Program: Authorized reseller accounts with exclusive wholesale/discounted pricing. Resellers can set their own resale prices and manage their SSL business through the reseller control panel.
3. Multi-Year Subscription Plans: Prepaid multi-year SSL coverage plans (up to 3 years) that include certificate reissues as needed to maintain continuous coverage within the validity period limits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GeoCerts SSL is an authorized wholesale reseller of SSL/TLS certificates and PKI solutions from major Certificate Authorities including DigiCert, GeoTrust, and Sectigo (formerly Comodo). The company distributes DV, OV, EV, Wildcard, Multi-Domain SAN, IP, and Code Signing certificates, supplemented by DigiCert One PKI products (Trust Lifecycle Manager, Software Trust Manager, X9 PKI). It also operates a Reseller Program and a proprietary CertCommand platform for certificate lifecycle management.

Product overview

GeoCerts SSL is a wholesale SSL certificate reseller offering a comprehensive portfolio of SSL/TLS certificates and PKI solutions from multiple Certificate Authorities (GeoTrust, Sectigo, DigiCert). The product lineup centers on SSL certificates in three validation types (DV, OV, EV) plus specialty certificates (Wildcard, Multi-Domain, IP Certificates), supplemented by Code Signing Certificates and PKI Solutions (Trust Lifecycle Manager, Software Trust Manager, X9 PKI) under DigiCert One. The company operates primarily as a B2B reseller with a dedicated Reseller Program, selling to organizations and individuals who need to secure their web infrastructure. Pricing starts at $41/year for basic DV SSL, with multi-year subscription plans available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Domain Validated (DV) SSL Certificates Basic SSL certificates that verify domain ownership only, offering the fastest issuance (minutes) at the lowest price point ($41/year) with free reissues and unlimited server licenses. Targeted at small websites and entry-level encryption needs.
• Standard Organization Validated (OV) SSL Certificates Organization Validated certificates that verify domain ownership and organization identity, providing higher trust than DV certificates with 1-2 day issuance time.
• Extended Validation (EV) SSL Certificates Highest-assurance SSL certificates with the most rigorous validation process, displaying the green address bar in browsers and offering maximum user trust for eCommerce sites. Starting at $166/year.
• Multi-Domain SAN SSL Certificates SSL certificates that secure multiple domains (up to 100+ or 250 depending on brand) on a single certificate, available in DV, OV, and EV types, reducing certificate management time. Starting at $116/year.
• Wildcard SSL Certificates SSL certificates that secure unlimited subdomains under a single base domain, available in DV and OV types, with unlimited server installs. Starting at $166/year.
• IP Certificates Specialty SSL certificates issued for public IP addresses, allowing secure HTTPS connections using IP rather than domain names.
• VMC & CMC Mark Certificates Verified Mark Certificates (VMC) and Common Mark Certificates (CMC) that enable organizations to display their logo in email client recipient bars alongside their DMARC-protected domains.
• Code Signing Certificates Certificates that enable software developers to digitally sign code and scripts, verifying the authenticity and integrity of their software to end users.
• Trust Lifecycle Manager (TLM) A DigiCert One product providing comprehensive certificate lifecycle management for enterprise environments, offering centralized visibility and control over all certificates.
• Software Trust Manager (STM) A DigiCert One solution for managing code signing certificates and protecting software supply chains, enabling secure software distribution.
• X9 PKI for TLS Public Key Infrastructure services for financial institutions meeting X9 standards, enabling secure TLS implementations in the financial sector.
• Authorized Reseller Program Program allowing partners to purchase SSL certificates at discounted wholesale prices and resell to their own customers, with access to a reseller control panel, no signup fees, and dedicated reseller support.

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DigiCertcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeoCerts is an authorized reseller of DigiCert SSL certificates and PKI solutions. Offers DigiCert's full product line including standard DigiCert SSL, DigiCert Secure Site, Trust Lifecycle Manager, Software Trust Manager, X9 PKI for TLS, and Code Signing certificates. DigiCert is also the parent company of GeoTrust.
• GeoTrustcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeoCerts resells the complete line of GeoTrust SSL certificates including DV, OV, EV, Wildcard, and Multi-Domain certificates. GeoTrust is now owned by DigiCert and operates as a subsidiary brand. GeoCerts has a long-standing relationship with GeoTrust, which was founded as an independent Certificate Authority.
• Sectigo (formerly Comodo)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeoCerts is an authorized reseller of Sectigo (formerly Comodo) SSL certificates including PositiveSSL and other Sectigo brand products. Sectigo was formerly known as Comodo CA before rebranding.
• PositiveSSLminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPositiveSSL is a brand of entry-level SSL certificates (now part of Sectigo) that GeoCerts resells, including their free 30-day trial certificates.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Keyfactor: Enterprise PKI and certificate lifecycle management platform (via the EJBCA and Command products) that competes with DigiCert Trust Lifecycle Manager and partially overlaps with GeoCerts' CertCommand positioning for higher-value enterprise clients.
• Let's Encrypt: Free, automated, open Certificate Authority issuing DV SSL certificates at zero cost via the ACME protocol. Indirect but material competitor exerting downward price pressure on GeoCerts' DV tier.

Direct peers

• GoDaddy SSL (SSLs.com): GoDaddy-owned SSL reseller offering the same CA brands at scale with heavy SEO/paid-search presence and bundled hosting/website services. Direct competitor for SMB and mid-market SSL buyers.
• Namecheap SSL: Major low-cost SSL certificate reseller and domain registrar offering Comodo/Sectigo and DigiCert products at aggressive price points, directly competing with GeoCerts on DV and wildcard pricing.
• Sectigo (formerly Comodo CA): Certificate Authority and SSL/TLS issuer whose products GeoCerts resells; also competes directly in DV, OV, EV, wildcard, multi-domain, and PKI sales via its own store. Most directly comparable competitor as both a CA competitor and an upstream supplier for GeoCerts.
• CheapSSLSecurity (RapidSSLonline): Authorized SSL reseller selling the same major CA brands with a focus on aggressive pricing and a partner/reseller program, very directly comparable in go-to-market to GeoCerts.
• The SSL Store: Authorized SSL certificate reseller offering the same major CA products (DigiCert, Sectigo, GeoTrust) at discounted wholesale pricing with a similar reseller program model. Most direct head-to-head competitor in SSL reselling.

Broad incumbents

• Entrust: Certificate Authority and PKI/security vendor offering SSL/TLS, code signing, and identity solutions to enterprise and government. Comparable incumbent across certificate issuance, PKI, and broader digital trust categories.
• DigiCert: Leading high-assurance Certificate Authority that owns GeoTrust and sells SSL/PKI solutions directly to enterprise and through authorized resellers like GeoCerts. Direct upstream supplier and broad incumbent rival across the same certificate types.
• GlobalSign: Certificate Authority and PKI provider selling SSL/TLS, code signing, and enterprise PKI solutions. Competitor at the CA and PKI level with both direct sales and reseller channels, overlapping with GeoCerts in SSL and code signing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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