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, and a clean enough interface. A solid default choice.
Founded in 2015, Porkbun punches well above its size. Free WHOIS privacy and free SSL on basically everything, checkout with no upsells, and prices that are genuinely competitive at renewal — not just year one.
Cloudflare sells domains at wholesale cost — no markup at all. That makes renewal prices some of the lowest available. The catch: no affiliate program, no referral incentives, and you need a Cloudflare account. If you're technical and just want the cheapest renewal long-term, this is it.
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. Checkout is packed with add-ons you'll need to skip.
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.
One of the fastest-growing hosting and domain companies around. Hostinger is known for extremely aggressive first-year pricing — often the cheapest you'll find. Renewal prices are higher but still reasonable. Free WHOIS privacy included.
A no-frills registrar that's been around since 2002. Prices are consistently low across both registration and renewal, free WHOIS privacy included, and the interface is functional if a bit dated. Popular with domain investors.
A newer registrar backed by Namecheap. Modern interface, competitive prices, and free WHOIS privacy. Still building its track record but worth watching — pricing is aggressive and the UX is noticeably cleaner than most.
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 still solid, prices are fair, and WHOIS privacy is free. Best if you're already in the Squarespace ecosystem — otherwise there are cheaper options.