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Certbot vs lego
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| Fact | Certbot | lego |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Go |
| Licence | Other | MIT |
| Stars | 33k | 10k |
| Latest | v5.8.0 | v5.5.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-17 | 2026-10-17 |
| Release cadence | about 38 days between releases | about 8 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 8 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
lego replaces Certbot. Alternatives to Certbot →
Full replacementACME client and Go library, with many DNS providers built in.
Certbot
lego
- v5.5.22026-09-23lego is an independent, free, and open-source project, if you value it, consider supporting it! ❤️
- v5.5.12026-09-17lego is an independent, free, and open-source project, if you value it, consider supporting it! ❤️
- v5.5.02026-09-17lego is an independent, free, and open-source project, if you value it, consider supporting it! ❤️
- v5.4.12026-08-31lego is an independent, free, and open-source project, if you value it, consider supporting it! ❤️
- v5.4.02026-08-21lego is an independent, free, and open-source project, if you value it, consider supporting it! ❤️
Certbot
unsigned The latest release, v5.8.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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lego
✓ signed The latest release, v5.5.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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