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Keyfactor vs Sectigo

How Keyfactor and Sectigo differ on deployment, pricing, openness and what each is actually built for.

KeyfactorSectigo
TypeCLM + private CAPublic CA + CLM
DeploymentSaaS + self-hostedSaaS
How it worksKeyfactor Command handles discovery, automation and policy; EJBCA provides the CA itself; SignServer covers code and document signing. The open-source community editions let you evaluate the engine before buying the management layer.Formerly Comodo CA. Issues public TLS, code-signing and S/MIME at volume through a large reseller channel. Sectigo Certificate Manager handles discovery, renewal and private PKI alongside the public roots.
Pricing*Enterprise quoteFrom $110/yr (1-yr DV)
Free tierYesNo
Open sourceEJBCA Community (LGPL)—
ComplianceFIPS 140-2, Common Criteria (EJBCA)WebTrust, CA/B Forum
Best forTeams wanting private PKI they can self-hostCost-sensitive estates that still want a CLM

Keyfactor

  • Real open-source core you can run and audit
  • Private CA and CLM from one vendor
  • Strong IoT and device-identity story
  • EJBCA has a steep operational learning curve
  • Commercial pricing is still enterprise-tier

Sectigo

  • Markedly cheaper than DigiCert for equivalent certificates
  • Public and private PKI in one console
  • Wide reseller availability
  • Brand still carries the old Comodo association
  • Support quality varies by channel

Bottom line

Choose Keyfactor for teams wanting private pki they can self-host. Choose Sectigo for cost-sensitive estates that still want a clm.

* Indicative list pricing (vendor documentation and public pricing pages, August 2026).