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Top 10 Domain Registrars

Where to register and keep your domain name, ranked by how many domains each registrar says it manages.

Dynadot13M+ domains 2

NameBright6.3M+ domains 3

Gandi2.5M+ domains

Quick answer

Dynadot is the largest registrar on this list, with 13M+ domains and 1M+ customers, plus a built-in auction marketplace. NameBright is second with 6.3M+ domains and at-cost pricing for large portfolios, and Gandi is third with over 2.5 million domains and free SSL, mailboxes and DNSSEC in the first year. If you want renewals at cost, Cloudflare Registrar charges what registries and ICANN charge it, with no markup.

How it's ranked: Domains under management each registrar publishes on its own website (read November 2026). Cloudflare, Squarespace, Hover, Epik, 101domain and Netim publish no domain count, so they are listed after the four that do. Counts are each company's own claims, so treat them as a guide to scale, not an audit.

Dynadot

Dynadot Inc. · Domain registrar and aftermarket marketplace

13M+ domains

The biggest registrar here, with a full marketplace built in.

Dynadot says it manages 13M+ domains for 1M+ customers, the most domains of any registrar on this list. You can search 800+ TLDs, run bulk searches or use its AI search, and transfer domains in with what it calls zero upselling. Its homepage lists deals such as .xyz at $1.50, .org at $7.99 and .pro at $3.79. Free extras with a registration include Whois privacy for most eligible TLDs, DNS management, domain forwarding, full API access, a drag-and-drop website builder and an AI logo builder. The aftermarket side is its other strength: live auctions, expired domains, backorders and user listings sit in the same account, and a mobile app lets you buy and manage names on the go. Support is in-house and available 24/7.

Best forAnyone who wants low first-year prices plus a built-in domain marketplace

Skip it ifYou want your domain bundled with a website platform

Source: www.dynadot.com/

NameBright

NameBright · At-cost registrar for domain investors and large portfolios

6.3M+ domains

Best value for large portfolios.

NameBright says it has 6.3M+ domains under management and has served domainers for 20+ years, since 2003. Its pitch is at-cost pricing: .com from $11.17 a year, .net from $11.84 and .org from $11.97, with deeper discounts when you pre-fund your account. It is built for big portfolios, with room for 500,000+ domains in one account, category management, category-based email and linked accounts for team or client access. Linked accounts can be limited so other users never get transfer controls, which is a useful safeguard for agencies. Domain history and Whois activity tracking are included. NameBright is ICANN-accredited and shares an ecosystem with DropCatch and HugeDomains, which matters if you also buy expiring or premium names.

Best forDomain investors and anyone holding hundreds of names

Skip it ifYou only need one domain and want hand-holding

Source: www.namebright.com/

Gandi

Gandi · Registrar with email, SSL and hosting

2.5M+ domains

The best all-in-one domain and email bundle.

Gandi says it manages over 2.5 million domain names, along with 780,000 email addresses and 55,000 SSL certificates, and hosts over 200,000 websites and applications. It has been working on the web since December 2000 and serves more than 350,000 active users, 8,000 resellers and 500 key clients. You can register from more than 800 domain extensions. Its homepage lists services included free for the first year with a domain: an SSL certificate, 2 custom mailboxes, and Anycast DNS with DNSSEC. That makes it a tidy choice if you want a professional email address and HTTPS set up on day one without adding separate providers. It also offers website hosting and a reseller program for agencies.

Best forSmall businesses that want domain, email and SSL in one place

Skip it ifYou hunt for the lowest first-year promo price

Source: www.gandi.net/en

Hostpoint

Hostpoint AG · Swiss registrar and web host

1.3M+ domains

The top pick for Swiss domains.

Hostpoint calls itself the largest web hosting provider in Switzerland and says it manages more than 1.3 million domain names. It offers more than 1000 domains to choose from, with prices that include VAT: .ch at CHF 5, .com at CHF 10, .eu at CHF 10 and .swiss at CHF 90 a year. Each domain comes with a free SSL certificate, a DNS zone editor and domain forwarding, and Domain Privacy is an option. Its servers and headquarters are in Switzerland, with data centers in Zurich, which suits businesses that want their data kept in the country. Phone support runs Monday to Sunday, 8 am to 6 pm, and there is WhatsApp support too. Web hosting starts from CHF 15.90 per month.

Best forSwiss businesses and anyone who wants a .ch or .swiss domain

Skip it ifYou want US-dollar pricing and US-based support

Source: www.hostpoint.ch/en/

Cloudflare Registrar

Cloudflare · At-cost registrar with free DNS, CDN and SSL

No domain count published

The best at-cost renewals.

Cloudflare does not publish how many domains its registrar manages, so it is ranked after the vendors that do. Its selling point is price: registrations, transfers and renewals are charged at what registries and ICANN charge Cloudflare, with no markup, no hidden fees and no required add-ons. It supports over 430 top-level domains, including .com, .net, .org, .ai, .app and .dev. Every domain gets free DNS, CDN, SSL and one-click DNSSEC, and Whois redaction is free. Domains are locked by default against unauthorized transfers, and enterprise customers can add registry lock. Everything is managed from the same Cloudflare dashboard that runs its network across 330+ cities, which makes it an easy choice if your site already sits behind Cloudflare.

Best forDevelopers and site owners who already use Cloudflare

Skip it ifYou want phone support or a bundled website builder

Source: www.cloudflare.com/products/registrar/

Squarespace Domains

Squarespace · Registrar with free privacy and SSL, no website required

No domain count published

The simplest choice for beginners.

Squarespace does not publish a domain count, so it is ranked after the vendors that do. It is an ICANN-accredited registrar and says domains start at $10, with privacy and security included. You can choose from over 400 extensions. Every domain includes free Whois privacy for eligible domains, a free SSL certificate from Let's Encrypt that renews automatically, domain and email forwarding, two-factor authentication and a free, ad-free holding page until you launch. You do not need a Squarespace website to buy a domain, but if you do take an annual website plan, the first domain year is free. Renewal reminders arrive 30 days before a domain renews, support is available 24/7, and Google Workspace email can be added.

Best forBeginners who may build a Squarespace site later

Skip it ifYou manage a large portfolio of names

Source: domains.squarespace.com/

Hover

Hover (a Tucows company) · No-upsell registrar with human support

No domain count published

The friendliest support.

Hover does not publish a domain or customer count, so it is ranked after the vendors that do. It launched in early 2009 after merging Tucows' domain acquisition brands, and its parent Tucows dates back to 1993, when it began as a software downloads and reviews site. Hover offers over 400 TLDs to choose from and keeps its account deliberately simple. Free Whois privacy and two-factor authentication come with your domains, auto-renew keeps names from lapsing, and Hover Connect links a domain to the hosting provider of your choice in a few clicks. Its strongest point is support: you can reach a person by phone, email or live chat without bots or phone trees. Titan-powered professional email is sold separately.

Best forPeople who want a clean, simple account and real human support

Skip it ifYou want the lowest possible price

Source: www.hover.com/about

Epik

Epik LLC (owned by Registered Agents Inc.) · Independent registrar with flat renewal pricing

No domain count published

Best for predictable renewal prices.

Epik does not publish a domain or customer count, so it is ranked after the vendors that do. It describes itself as an independent domain registrar and is now owned by Registered Agents Inc., which acquired the old Epik in 2023 and introduced new terms of service. It offers over 600 top-level domains and lists .com at $16.72, .net at $14.95, .org at $13.95 and .co at $28.95. Its no-surprises pricing means renewal costs match registration costs for major TLDs, so there is no cheap first year followed by a big jump. Every domain includes free Whois privacy, an SSL certificate, parking and forwarding, and a presumptive renewal policy is meant to keep your domain with you even if a payment fails.

Best forOwners who want renewals priced the same as registration

Skip it ifYou want the cheapest first year

Source: www.epik.com/about/

101domain

101domain · Registrar for country-code domains and brand protection

No domain count published

Best for global brands.

101domain does not publish a domain count, so it is ranked after the vendors that do. It says it has served hundreds of thousands of businesses since 1999 and has been ICANN-accredited since 2007. Its specialty is breadth: it offers over 800 new generic TLDs and what it calls the largest selection of country domains worldwide, organized by region from Africa to South America. Sample first-year prices include .us at 10.49 USD, .co.uk at 7.99 USD and .com at 15.99 USD. Corporate customers get brand protection services to acquire and recover infringing domains, monitoring, defensive blocking, registry locks and managed DMARC, plus dedicated account executives. SSL certificates are powered by Sectigo and DNS by Cloudflare.

Best forBusinesses that need domains in many countries or want to protect a brand

Skip it ifYou just want a cheap .com

Source: www.101domain.com/

Netim

Netim · European registrar with 1,300+ extensions

No domain count published

The widest extension catalog.

Netim does not publish a domain or customer count, so it is ranked after the vendors that do. It is an ICANN-accredited registrar offering 1,300+ gTLDs and ccTLDs, including 450 country-code extensions, one of the widest catalogs here. Every domain includes Whois privacy where the registry allows it, unlimited redirections, and a global Anycast DNS network with DNSSEC. A free Lite offer adds 1 email address with a 1GB mailbox, antivirus and antispam, and secure webmail. Special offers start at $2.00 for the first year, and SSL certificates start at $12.00 a year. Accounts support two-factor authentication and login alerts. Support is in English and French, 8am to 6pm (UTC +1), Monday to Saturday, with replies within 4 business hours.

Best forBuyers who need unusual country extensions or bilingual English and French support

Skip it ifYou need weekend phone support

Source: www.netim.com/en/

Questions people ask

What is the best domain registrar?

Dynadot is the largest on this list, with 13M+ domains and 1M+ customers, 800+ TLDs and free Whois privacy for most eligible TLDs.

Which registrar has the cheapest renewals?

Cloudflare Registrar charges what registries and ICANN charge it, with no markup. NameBright also uses at-cost pricing, from $11.17 a year for .com, and Epik prices renewals the same as registration for major TLDs.

Which registrars include free Whois privacy?

Dynadot, Cloudflare, Squarespace, Hover, Epik and Netim (where the registry allows it) all include free Whois privacy or redaction.

Do I need a website to buy a domain?

No. Squarespace, for example, says its domains do not require a Squarespace website or any other paid product, and gives unlaunched domains a free holding page.

How were these registrars ranked?

By the number of domains under management each registrar publishes on its own website. Registrars that publish no count are listed after those that do. These are the companies' own claims.

How we ranked

Domains under management each registrar publishes on its own website (read November 2026). Cloudflare, Squarespace, Hover, Epik, 101domain and Netim publish no domain count, so they are listed after the four that do. Counts are each company's own claims, so treat them as a guide to scale, not an audit. Every number on this page comes from the source linked under each pick, and every photo shows the actual product. Brands can't pay to be on this list.

List source: www.dynadot.com/ · Updated 2026-11-14