{"id":26,"date":"2023-04-11T17:10:03","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T17:10:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/codesigncert.com\/blognew\/code-signing-certificate-cost\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T13:39:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T13:39:56","slug":"code-signing-certificate-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/codesigncert.com\/blog\/code-signing-certificate-cost","title":{"rendered":"Factors that Affect the Cost of Code Signing Certificates"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-right counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/codesigncert.com\/blog\/code-signing-certificate-cost\/#Organization_Validation_OV_Code_Signing_Certificate\" >Organization Validation (OV) Code Signing Certificate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/codesigncert.com\/blog\/code-signing-certificate-cost\/#Extended_Validation_EV_Code_Signing_Certificate\" >Extended Validation (EV) Code Signing Certificate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/codesigncert.com\/blog\/code-signing-certificate-cost\/#What_Drives_the_Price_Difference_Between_Code_Sign_Certificates\" >What Drives the Price Difference Between Code Sign Certificates?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/codesigncert.com\/blog\/code-signing-certificate-cost\/#How_Much_Does_a_Code_Signing_Certificate_Cost_Per_Year\" >How Much Does a Code Signing Certificate Cost Per Year?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/codesigncert.com\/blog\/code-signing-certificate-cost\/#Which_Certificate_Authority_Should_You_Use\" >Which Certificate Authority Should You Use?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/codesigncert.com\/blog\/code-signing-certificate-cost\/#How_Long_Does_It_Take_to_Get_a_Code_Signing_Certificate\" >How Long Does It Take to Get a Code Signing Certificate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/codesigncert.com\/blog\/code-signing-certificate-cost\/#Do_You_Need_a_Hardware_Token_for_Code_Signing\" >Do You Need a Hardware Token for Code Signing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/codesigncert.com\/blog\/code-signing-certificate-cost\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 mb-3 p-2\">\n                        <!-- Section 1 --><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Organization_Validation_OV_Code_Signing_Certificate\"><\/span>Organization Validation (OV) Code Signing Certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An OV code signing certificate is issued after the CA confirms the applicant is a registered, legally operating business.<\/p>\n<p>The CA checks business name, registration documents, and contact details, a process that typically takes one to three business days.<\/p>\n<p>OV certificates cover the majority of use cases: desktop applications, software installers, browser extensions, and general-purpose code distribution.<\/p>\n<p>        <!-- Section 2 --><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extended_Validation_EV_Code_Signing_Certificate\"><\/span>Extended Validation (EV) Code Signing Certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An EV code signing certificate requires a deeper vetting process.<\/p>\n<p>The CA verifies legal registration, physical address, phone number, and operational status before issuing.<\/p>\n<p>EV certificates are not stored in a software keystore, they must be installed on a hardware security token, which is a physical USB device that holds the private key so it cannot be copied or remotely extracted.<\/p>\n<p>EV certificates are the right choice for kernel-mode drivers, financial software, and any application likely to trigger Windows SmartScreen warnings under an OV certificate.<\/p>\n<p>        <!-- Section 3 --><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Drives_the_Price_Difference_Between_Code_Sign_Certificates\"><\/span>What Drives the Price Difference Between Code Sign Certificates?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not all code signing certificates cost the same, and five factors account for most of the gap:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"list-group list-group-numbered mb-4\">\n<li class=\"list-group-item border-0 ps-0\">\n                <strong>Validation type.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-0 mt-1\">EV certificates require more staff time from the CA to verify, that cost passes through to the buyer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-0\">Expect to pay 30\u201340% more for EV than OV from the same provider.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-group-item border-0 ps-0\">\n                <strong>Provider.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-0 mt-1\">DigiCert charges significantly more than Comodo or Sectigo for certificates that carry equivalent platform trust on Windows, macOS, and Linux.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-0\">The premium largely reflects DigiCert&#8217;s enterprise support model.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-group-item border-0 ps-0\">\n                <strong>Validity period.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-0 mt-1\">A two- or three-year certificate costs less per year than a one-year certificate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-0\">Multi-year pricing is the standard way to reduce annual spend without switching providers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-group-item border-0 ps-0\">\n                <strong>Purchase channel.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-0 mt-1\">Authorized resellers consistently sell below CA list prices. The table above reflects this, Comodo&#8217;s $379\/yr list price drops to $226.10\/yr through resellers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-group-item border-0 ps-0\">\n                <strong>Hardware token.<\/strong> EV certificates require a hardware security token. Some CAs include one in the certificate price; others charge separately.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-0 mt-1\">Confirm what is included before comparing quotes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>        <!-- Section 4 --><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Does_a_Code_Signing_Certificate_Cost_Per_Year\"><\/span>How Much Does a Code Signing Certificate Cost Per Year?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>OV certificates from Comodo and Sectigo start at $226.10\/yr through resellers, rising to $385.67\/yr for DigiCert&#8217;s OV product.<\/p>\n<p>EV certificates start at $296.65\/yr for Comodo and Sectigo, and reach $507.33\/yr for DigiCert, again at reseller pricing.<\/p>\n<p>Purchasing at list price directly from the CA adds 40\u201368% to these figures depending on the product.<\/p>\n<p>These price ranges are drawn from the pricing table above, which reflects current publicly listed figures from Comodo, Sectigo, and DigiCert.<\/p>\n<p>The CA\/Browser Forum () publishes the baseline validation requirements that govern how these certificates are issued.<\/p>\n<p>        <!-- Section 5 --><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Certificate_Authority_Should_You_Use\"><\/span>Which Certificate Authority Should You Use?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Comodo (operated by Sectigo) and Sectigo issue certificates with identical platform trust at lower prices than DigiCert.<\/p>\n<p>Both are recognized by Microsoft Authenticode, Windows SmartScreen, Java, and major browsers.<\/p>\n<p>For most independent developers and small software companies, either is sufficient.<\/p>\n<p>DigiCert is the dominant choice in enterprise environments, particularly where procurement or compliance teams require a specific CA by name.<\/p>\n<p>The price premium buys dedicated account support and a reputation that carries weight in regulated industries, not meaningfully different certificate trust on the end user&#8217;s machine.<\/p>\n<p>        <!-- Section 6 --><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_It_Take_to_Get_a_Code_Signing_Certificate\"><\/span>How Long Does It Take to Get a Code Signing Certificate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>OV certificates are issued within 1\u20133 business days once the CA finishes verifying the organization&#8217;s registration and contact details.<\/p>\n<p>EV certificates take 3\u20135 business days because the CA must complete additional verification steps, physical address confirmation, phone verification, and cross-checking against government business registries.<\/p>\n<p>Submitting accurate, consistent documentation at the start cuts waiting time significantly for both certificate types.<\/p>\n<p>        <!-- Section 7 --><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_You_Need_a_Hardware_Token_for_Code_Signing\"><\/span>Do You Need a Hardware Token for Code Signing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>EV code signing certificates require one.<\/p>\n<p>The private key must be stored on a hardware security token, a physical USB device, and cannot be used from a software keystore.<\/p>\n<p>This requirement comes from CA\/Browser Forum baseline standards, not an individual CA&#8217;s policy.<\/p>\n<p>OV certificates do not carry this requirement, though storing any code signing private key on dedicated hardware is a sound security practice regardless of certificate type.<\/p>\n<p>        <!-- Section 8 --><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-3 mt-4\">\n            <span class=\"fw-semibold mb-2 fs-7 text-primary\">What is the cheapest code signing certificate?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mt-2\">Comodo and Sectigo OV certificates are currently available at $226.10\/yr through authorized resellers, the lowest price point among major CAs for a certificate recognized by Windows, macOS, and Java platforms.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-3 mt-4\">\n<div class=\"fw-semibold mb-2 fs-7 text-primary\">Is an EV certificate worth the extra cost?<\/div>\n<p class=\"mt-0\">For most standard software, desktop apps, utilities, plugins, an OV certificate is sufficient.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-0 mt-0\">EV is worth the added cost when the software is regularly flagged by Windows SmartScreen, when the application handles financial data or system-level access, or when the distribution channel explicitly requires EV validation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-3 mt-4\">\n<div class=\"fw-semibold mb-2 fs-7 text-primary\">Can an individual developer get a code signing certificate?<\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-0\">Yes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-0 mt-2\">Comodo offers an Individual Code Signing Certificate for developers who operate as sole proprietors rather than registered companies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-0 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