Extended Validation SSL Certificates
Comodo EV
Comodo EV SGC
GeoTrust True BusinessID with EV
Symantec Secure Site with EV
(recommended)
Symantec Secure Site Pro with EV
Validation Type
i
Extended
Validation
i
Extended
Validation
i
Extended
Validation
i
Extended
Validation
i
Extended
Validation
i
Trust Level
Premium
Premium
Premium
Premium
Premium
Brand Recognition
Moderate
Moderate
Medium
High
High
Green Bar
i
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Warranty
$250K
$250K
$500K
$1.5M
$1.5M
Subdomains Secured
Single
Single
Single
Single
Single
Issuance
1-2 days
1-2 days
1-10 days
5-7 days
5-7 days
Validity Options
1-2 years
1-2 years
1-2 years
1-2 years
1-2 years
Site Seal
Dynamic
i
Dynamic
i
Dynamic
i
Dynamic
i
Dynamic
i
Server Gated Cryptography
-
Yes
-
-
Yes
SSL Encryption
up to 256-bit
up to 256-bit
up to 256-bit
up to 256-bit
up to 256-bit
99% Browser Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Browser Security Lock
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Mobile device compatibility
Yes
Yes
Yes
-
-
IDN Support
Yes
Yes
-
Yes
i
Yes
i
EV Upgrader
-
-
Yes
i
Yes
i
Yes
i
Installation
Quick & Easy
Quick & Easy
Quick & Easy
Quick & Easy
Quick & Easy
Free Customer Support
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Auto renewal reminders & early renewal benefits
i
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Revocation and Replacement
Free
Free
Free
Free
i
Free
i
Free Refund
30 days
30 days
7 days
30 days
30 days
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