Registrars we compare
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Around since 2000 and consistently one of the most recommended registrars for good reason. Reasonable prices at both registration and renewal, free WHOIS privacy for the life of your domain, and a clean enough interface.
Founded in 2014, Porkbun punches well above its size. Free WHOIS privacy and free SSL on basically everything, checkout with no upsells, and prices that stay consistent at renewal, not just year one.
Cloudflare sells domains at wholesale cost with no markup at all. That makes renewal prices some of the lowest available. The catch: you must use Cloudflare nameservers and cannot change them, and you need a Cloudflare account. If you are already in the Cloudflare ecosystem and just want the cheapest renewal long-term, this is it.
A Namecheap product launched in 2023 that has grown rapidly into one of the largest .com registrars. Modern interface, competitive prices, and free WHOIS privacy. The UX is noticeably cleaner than most, and pricing is aggressive across both registration and renewal.
A no-frills registrar that has been around since 2002. Prices are consistently low across both registration and renewal, free WHOIS privacy included, and the interface is clean and easy to navigate. Popular with domain investors thanks to solid bulk management tools.
NameSilo is known for one thing above all: consistent, low prices with no funny business. What you pay year one is close to what you'll pay every year after. Free WHOIS privacy on every domain, no exceptions.
Hostinger is known for extremely aggressive first-year pricing, often the cheapest you will find. Renewal prices are higher but still reasonable. Free WHOIS privacy included on all supported TLDs.
Hover has built a loyal following by doing one thing well: selling domains without the noise. No upsells, no bundled hosting, no distractions. Free WHOIS privacy on all domains and a clean interface. Prices are fair though not the absolute cheapest.
Formerly Google Domains, acquired by Squarespace in 2023. The infrastructure is solid, prices are fair, and WHOIS privacy is free. Best if you are already in the Squarespace ecosystem.
The world's largest registrar, in business since 1997. Reliable and not going anywhere, but known for deep first-year discounts that turn into some of the highest renewal prices around. Basic WHOIS privacy is free, but checkout is loaded with upsell screens you will need to actively skip.
A major European registrar formerly known as 1&1, with a large customer base across Germany and the UK. Pricing is competitive and TLD selection is solid. Worth knowing about, but IONOS has a long history of complaints around cancellations and aggressive auto-renewal practices, so read the fine print before committing.
A well-regarded US registrar that has been around since 1997. Free WHOIS privacy is included on all eligible domains, the interface is clean, and pricing is transparent with no surprise charges. A solid option if you also want hosting, since domains and hosting are managed in one place.
Europe's largest cloud provider, offering domains at competitive prices with free WHOIS privacy on by default. Supports around 900 TLDs including a strong selection of European country-code extensions, making it particularly useful if you need to register across multiple European markets. The control panel is powerful but notoriously hard to navigate, and support quality is inconsistent.
A long-standing French registrar founded in 1999 that built its reputation on straightforward, no-upsell domain registration. Free WHOIS privacy is included. Since its 2023 acquisition by Total Web Solutions, renewal prices have risen significantly, making it one of the more expensive options in this list. The infrastructure and support are still solid, but the value proposition is not what it used to be.
Switzerland's largest hosting provider, founded in 1994 and known for running its data centers entirely on renewable energy. Offers a solid domain registrar with a clean interface, competitive pricing, and free WHOIS privacy. A good option for privacy-conscious or sustainability-minded users, particularly in the French and German-speaking European market. Support is knowledgeable but can be slow.
A German ICANN-accredited registrar in operation for over two decades, well-regarded in the domain community for competitive pricing and an exceptionally wide TLD catalog (particularly strong for European country-code extensions). Popular with domain investors and technical users. Free WHOIS privacy is included.
A long-established US registrar that has been around since 2003, now part of the Identity Digital group. Clean interface, decent TLD selection, and reliable infrastructure. The main drawback compared to most alternatives here: WHOIS privacy is not free and must be purchased as an add-on, which meaningfully changes the total cost of ownership.
A newer US-based registrar that competes almost entirely on price. Registration and renewal costs are consistently among the lowest across common TLDs, free WHOIS privacy included. The interface is basic and the company has a shorter track record than most here, but the pricing is hard to ignore.