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acme.sh vs win-acme

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acme.shwin-acme
LanguageShellC#
LicenceGPL-3.0Apache-2.0
Stars48k5.8k
Latest3.1.6v2.2.9.1701
Last push2026-10-182026-06-09
Release cadenceabout 72 days between releasesabout 25 days between releases
Active contributors39 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Certbot. Alternatives to Certbot →

    Full replacementacme.shShell-script ACME client with many DNS provider plugins and no dependencies.

    Partialwin-acmeACME client for Windows that installs certificates into IIS and the Windows certificate store.