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Head-to-head · Blockchain Domain Services

Ethereum Name Service (ENS) vs Rootstock Name Service (RNS)

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Ethereum Name Service (ENS) #1 in Blockchain Domain Services 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit ENS
Rootstock Name Service (RNS) #7 in Blockchain Domain Services 7.5/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Rootstock RNS

Ethereum Name Service (ENS) leads on 0 checks, Rootstock Name Service (RNS) on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEthereum Name Service (ENS) · 8.9/10
  • Most featuresEthereum Name Service (ENS) · 3 of 3

Ethereum Name Service (ENS) scores higher on our rubric for blockchain domain services: 8.9 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Ethereum Name Service (ENS) is the better fit for buyers seeking a widely adopted Ethereum name service. Rootstock Name Service (RNS) is the better fit for rootstock users seeking wallet and website naming.

  • Ethereum Name Service (ENS) fits best

    Buyers seeking a widely adopted Ethereum name service

  • Rootstock Name Service (RNS) fits best

    Rootstock users seeking wallet and website naming

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Side by side

Feature Ethereum Name Service (ENS) 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Rootstock Name Service (RNS) 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 7.5
Ranking #1 in Blockchain Domain Services #7 in Blockchain Domain Services
Best for Buyers seeking a widely adopted Ethereum name service Rootstock users seeking wallet and website naming
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $5/unit/yr —
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Docs Docs
Integrations 575+ integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Ethereum Name Service (ENS) 3/3 · Rootstock Name Service (RNS) 2/3
Wallet resolution ✓ ✓
Web3 website hosting ✓ ✓
Identity features ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Supported blockchains 1 Not checked yet
Domain extensions Not checked yet 1
Our review
Pros
  • Resolves .eth names to wallet addresses and supports primary names
  • Stores profile records and lets users create and manage subnames
  • Offers 575 integrations and tools for app developers
  • Maps readable .rsk names to addresses across multiple chains
  • Supports reverse lookup, subdomains and ownership transfers
  • Links names to IPFS/IPNS websites and integrates with wallets
Cons
  • Annual registration fees rise sharply for shorter .eth names
  • Fees are paid in ETH on Ethereum Mainnet, plus variable gas
  • Core registration and resolution are Ethereum-based
  • Focused on .rsk names rather than a broad range of extensions
  • Requires paid registration and renewals; no free plan
  • Access is through a web manager, with documentation as the support channel
Our verdict

Ethereum Name Service (ENS) is a blockchain naming service for people and teams who want readable names for wallet addresses, profiles, and applications. It supports .eth registration and renewal, and lets users import DNS domains they…

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Rootstock Name Service (RNS), also called RIF Name Service, is a decentralized naming service for Rootstock users who want readable names in place of blockchain addresses. Its .rsk names can resolve to wallet and other blockchain…

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  1. Ethereum Name Service (ENS)Blockchain Domain Services 8.9Paid
  2. Rootstock Name Service (RNS)Blockchain Domain Services 7.5Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Ethereum Name Service (ENS) — where it wins

    • Resolves .eth names to wallet addresses and supports primary names
    • Stores profile records and lets users create and manage subnames
    • Offers 575 integrations and tools for app developers

    Where it doesn't

    • Annual registration fees rise sharply for shorter .eth names
    • Fees are paid in ETH on Ethereum Mainnet, plus variable gas
    • Core registration and resolution are Ethereum-based

  • Rootstock Name Service (RNS) — where it wins

    • Maps readable .rsk names to addresses across multiple chains
    • Supports reverse lookup, subdomains and ownership transfers
    • Links names to IPFS/IPNS websites and integrates with wallets

    Where it doesn't

    • Focused on .rsk names rather than a broad range of extensions
    • Requires paid registration and renewals; no free plan
    • Access is through a web manager, with documentation as the support channel
  • Ethereum Name Service (ENS)8.9/10 · Paid

    A naming service for .eth registration, wallet resolution, identity records, and app integration.

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  • Rootstock Name Service (RNS)7.5/10 · Paid

    A .rsk naming service for Rootstock users, with multichain resolution and IPFS/IPNS links.

    Visit Rootstock RNSFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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