EJBCA
EJBCA — open source certificate authority and PKI software by Keyfactor.
Our Verdict
The heavyweight open-source PKI; if you actually need CMP/EST, this is your tool.
Pros
- Feature-rich open-source CA used in production
- CA, VA, RA, OCSP, CMP, SCEP, EST covered
- Scales to billions of certs at telcos and govts
- Commercial support available from Keyfactor
Cons
- Steep learning curve and heavy Java stack
- Enterprise features often pushed behind paid tier
- Initial setup is not beginner-friendly
- Docs assume PKI fluency
Best for: Telecom, govtech, and IoT teams running serious public PKI.
Not for: Devs who just want short-lived internal mTLS certs.
When to Use EJBCA
Good fit if you need
- Open source CA deployment for enterprise PKI infrastructure
- Device certificate issuance for IoT manufacturing pipelines
- TLS cert automation for large-scale internal microservices
- SCEP/EST protocol support for network device enrollment
- RA integration for PKI delegation in distributed organizations
Lock-in Assessment
Low 5/5
Lock-in Score 5/5
Pricing
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- Pricing Model
- freemium
- Free Tier
- Yes
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
1,000
1001K10K100K1M
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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