SSL Certificate Types: DV, OV, EV — Key Differences

Security · 19.04.2026
SSL Certificate Types: DV, OV, EV — Key Differences

All SSL certificates encrypt traffic identically — the difference is only how thoroughly the CA verified the site owner.

TypeValidationCost
DVDomain onlyFree–$10
OVDomain + company$50–$300
EVFull legal entity check$200–$1500
✅ DV is sufficient for 95% of sites. ZevsHost provides free Let's Encrypt DV certificates.
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