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BoldForm vs Really Simple SSL

BoldForm wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureBoldFormReally Simple SSL
Our scoreNot rated8.9/10
Starts at$29/year (better)$69/year
Free version–Yes
Refund window30 days30 days
BillingSubscriptionFree + paid plans
Active installs–3M+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryOther toolsPerformance
VendorBoldFormReally Simple SSL
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose BoldForm if…

  • Sites that need contact and lead forms
  • Agencies building forms for client sites
  • You want the lower starting price
BoldForm reviewVisit BoldForm (opens in a new tab)

Choose Really Simple SSL if…

  • Site owners who need HTTPS set up quickly
  • Small sites that want basic security hardening
  • You want to start free
Really Simple SSL reviewVisit Really Simple SSL (opens in a new tab)

Features

BoldForm

  • Drag-and-drop builder
  • Conditional logic
  • Lightweight
  • Plugin updates
  • Priority support

Really Simple SSL

  • Free HTTPS and SSL setup
  • Firewall
  • Login protection
  • WordPress hardening
  • Vulnerability detection
  • Mixed content fixes

Pros and cons

BoldForm

  • Lifetime licenses available
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Conditional logic is included
  • No reviews found on Trustpilot or G2
  • No free plan confirmed on the pricing page
  • No WordPress.org listing found

Really Simple SSL

  • Free version on WordPress.org
  • Rated 4.9 out of 5 on WordPress.org from about 8,800 reviews
  • Sets up HTTPS and redirects without code
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Firewall and login protection need a paid plan
  • Mixed content filter can slow pages on some sites

Pricing plans

BoldForm

  • Single Site, yearlyStarts here

    $29/year

    1 site sites

    • All features included
    • 1 year of plugin updates
    • 1 year of priority support

  • Agency, yearly

    $129/year

    5 sites sites

    • All features included
    • 1 year of plugin updates
    • 1 year of priority support

  • Unlimited, yearly

    $199/year

    Unlimited sites

    • All features included
    • 1 year of plugin updates
    • 1 year of priority support

Really Simple SSL

  • PersonalStarts here

    $69/year

    1 site

    • Single license
    • Pro security features

  • Professional

    $119/year

    5 sites

    • 5 domains
    • Pro security features

  • Agency

    $209/year

    25 sites

    • 25 domains
    • Pro security features

BoldForm vs Really Simple SSL questions

Is BoldForm better than Really Simple SSL?

On our comparison BoldForm comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, BoldForm or Really Simple SSL?

BoldForm starts at $29/year and Really Simple SSL starts at $69/year.

Can I get BoldForm or Really Simple SSL cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

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