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Certbot vs KeyManager: catalog facts
CertbotKeyManager
Free

Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence; certificates from Let's Encrypt are…

Free

Free download for Windows, macOS and Linux.

macOS, Linux, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Gets free HTTPS certificates from Let's Encrypt
  • Can configure Apache and Nginx automatically
  • Generates keys and CSRs and merges issued certificates
  • AES-256 encrypted private key storage
  • Requires comfort with the command line
  • Needs shell access to the web server, which some hosts do not give
  • Website and documentation are in Chinese
  • Proprietary software tied to a certificate vendor
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: Apache-2.0 License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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