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mkcert

The premium Open Source alternative to OpenSSL

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What is mkcert?

A local alternative to complex OpenSSL commands or Let's Encrypt. Automatically manages a local Root CA for zero-config certificate trust.

Tech Stack
GoDevOps & CI/CD

Why mkcert?

  • • Automatic CA management
  • • No configuration needed
  • • Multi-platform support

Limitations

  • • Local development only
  • • No public certificate support
  • • CLI only
3/6/2026
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on OpenSSL)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
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