TLS Radar vs SSL.com
See how TLS Radar compares for SSL/TLS certificate monitoring.
SSL.com is a well-known certificate authority offering DV, OV, EV, and code signing certificates at affordable prices. Their core business is selling and reselling certificates. Monitoring exists in their dashboard but is secondary to issuance.
TLS Radar takes the opposite approach. We do not sell certificates. We monitor whatever certificates you already have, alert you before they expire, and check the SSL configuration around them. This page compares the two on the monitoring use case specifically.
If you are looking for a CA to buy certificates from, this comparison is not for you - SSL.com is a perfectly good choice. If you are looking for a tool to watch the certificates you already have, read on.
Feature comparison
| Feature | TLS Radar | SSL.com |
|---|---|---|
| SSL/TLS certificate issuance (DV, OV, EV) | No - monitoring-only | |
| Affordable bulk certificate pricing | N/A - no certs sold | |
| Reseller & partner program | ||
| Code signing certificates | ||
| Multi-CA monitoring (certs from any issuer) | Limited | |
| Free SSL scanner - no signup required | ||
| Slack & webhook alert channels | Email only | |
| Team dashboards & shared visibility | ||
| Continuous vulnerability scanning | Limited | |
| Transparent, public pricing for monitoring |
Where SSL.com shines
- Affordable certificate issuance across DV, OV, and EV
- Wide range of certificate types and validation levels
- Established CA with broad browser trust
- Reseller and bulk pricing options
Where TLS Radar wins
- Monitoring features are limited and tied to their own dashboard
- No dedicated alerting beyond email reminders
- No team-oriented collaboration features (roles, audit logs, multi-domain dashboards)
- No free scanning tool for ad-hoc certificate checks
Which one fits you?
Choose SSL.com if…
- You need affordable bulk certificate issuance.
- You want both DV and EV certificates from the same vendor.
- You are a reseller and need access to SSL.com’s partner program.
- Email reminders are enough for your renewal workflow.
Choose TLS Radar if…
- You want modern alerts (Slack, webhooks) in addition to email.
- You manage certificates from more than one CA.
- You want team dashboards and shared visibility across multiple domains.
- You want a free SSL scanner to share with teammates, auditors, or customers.
- You want certificate monitoring as a focused product, not a side feature.
How to switch from SSL.com
You do not have to leave SSL.com. Most teams keep buying certificates there and add TLS Radar on top, purely for monitoring.
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List the certificates you want to monitor
Export your active certificates from SSL.com’s dashboard. Add any certificates from other CAs you also want covered (Let’s Encrypt, internal CA, etc.).
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Create a free TLS Radar account
No certificate purchase required. The free tier is enough to monitor a small number of domains while you evaluate.
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Import your domains
Add domains via the web UI or import in bulk. TLS Radar fetches certificate details automatically.
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Set up alerts
Configure email and Slack alerts at thresholds that match your renewal workflow (30, 14, 7, 3, 1 day before expiry). Add webhooks if you want issues to land in your incident system directly.
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Keep SSL.com for issuance
You do not need to migrate certificates. Keep buying from SSL.com if that works for you. TLS Radar simply sits on top and watches.
Why teams choose TLS Radar
Built for monitoring, not certificate sales
TLS Radar is a dedicated monitoring platform. Every feature is designed to help you track, alert, and report on your certificates - not upsell you on certificate purchases.
Transparent pricing from $0
Start with a free tier that includes real monitoring capabilities. Upgrade when you need more domains, faster scans, or team features. No sales calls required.
Modern alerting and integrations
Email, Slack, and webhook notifications with configurable thresholds. Integrate with your existing workflow instead of checking another dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
- Can SSL.com monitor certificates I did not buy from them?
- Their monitoring is primarily designed for certificates issued through their portal. Coverage of third-party certificates is limited and not their main focus.
- Does TLS Radar work with SSL.com certificates?
- Yes. TLS Radar monitors any publicly accessible HTTPS endpoint, regardless of which CA issued the certificate - SSL.com, Let’s Encrypt, DigiCert, or your internal CA.
- I already use SSL.com for issuance. Why add a second tool?
- Issuance and monitoring are different problems. SSL.com is good at the first; TLS Radar is built for the second. Many teams keep buying certificates from their existing CA and add focused monitoring on top.
- What does TLS Radar do that SSL.com does not?
- Alerts to Slack and webhooks, multi-channel notification thresholds, team dashboards, certificate-authority-agnostic monitoring, and a free SSL scanner you can use without an account.
- Is TLS Radar more expensive than SSL.com?
- We compare apples to oranges. SSL.com sells you certificates. TLS Radar charges for monitoring. Most teams using both spend less in total than they would on a single all-in-one enterprise contract.
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