Let's Encrypt vs. Namecheap SSL Certificates

There aren't a lot of downsides with Namecheap SSL [Certificates]. We use them primarily unless a client or contractual needs states otherwise. They are fast, responsive and essentially cheap. This is just because they are a wholesale reseller from trusted certificate authorities like a lot of their counterparts. However their reputation for cost and ease have put them in the top running. As I mentioned, there is basically no support beyond the delivering of the purchased product as requested. In some circumstance, when clients move/switch hosting/marketing representation, transfer of the SSL ownership can be a hassle because you don't have a dedicated support portal. But you get what you pay for and the savings justify it.

Incentivized

• Reliable and verifiable chain of trust
• Reseller of reputable certificate authorities like RapidSSL, geoTrust
• They are one of the cheapest and most reliable issuers with industry leading verification practices

Incentivized

• Basically no customer support post-sale
• No technical support for implementation if you need it (most SysAdmins will not)
• Excessive marketing/reminder/renewal emails

Incentivized

They are basically just first party certificate authorities and have the brand recognition that goes with that. NameCheap [SSL Certificates] really is just doing the job of volume negotiations and reselling while integrating a markup and opportunity to sell their various other products (which also have some compelling ROI based on cost and client needs)

Incentivized

• Low cost means we don't have to pass on to clients and nickel and dime them
• Low cost also means we can build dedicated environments for a variety of needs without hitting budget constraints
• Fast communication and deployment means we are agile

Incentivized