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Head-to-head · Blockchain Domain Services

Ethereum Name Service (ENS) vs TON

  • 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
TON #3 in Blockchain Domain Services 7.8/10 Open source ✓ 0 of 3 features Explore TON

Ethereum Name Service (ENS) leads on 0 checks, TON 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 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

Ethereum Name Service (ENS) is the better fit for buyers seeking a widely adopted Ethereum name service. TON is the better fit for builders working with TON infrastructure.

  • Ethereum Name Service (ENS) fits best

    Buyers seeking a widely adopted Ethereum name service

  • TON fits best

    Builders working with TON infrastructure

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Side by side

Feature Ethereum Name Service (ENS) 8.9/10 Visit ↗ TON 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 7.8
Ranking #1 in Blockchain Domain Services #3 in Blockchain Domain Services
Best for Buyers seeking a widely adopted Ethereum name service Builders working with TON infrastructure
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price $5/unit/yr Open source
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Docs Docs
Integrations 575+ integrations 2 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Ethereum Name Service (ENS) 3/3 · TON 0/3
Wallet resolution ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Web3 website hosting ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Identity features ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Supported blockchains 1 Not checked yet
Domain extensions Not checked yet Not checked yet
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
  • Open-source protocol with public mainnet and testnet networks
  • Smart contracts run on the TON Virtual Machine and use asynchronous messaging
  • Telegram mini-app support through TON Connect
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
  • Its focus is blockchain infrastructure rather than domain services
  • Smart-contract development requires a TON language such as Tolk, FunC, Tact or Fift
  • Documentation is the listed 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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TON is an open-source, proof-of-stake blockchain for decentralized applications and smart contracts. Its public networks, developer tooling and APIs are aimed at builders developing on TON, including teams creating Telegram-integrated…

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  1. Ethereum Name Service (ENS)Blockchain Domain Services 8.9Paid
  2. TONBlockchain Domain Services 7.8Open source

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

  • TON — where it wins

    • Open-source protocol with public mainnet and testnet networks
    • Smart contracts run on the TON Virtual Machine and use asynchronous messaging
    • Telegram mini-app support through TON Connect

    Where it doesn't

    • Its focus is blockchain infrastructure rather than domain services
    • Smart-contract development requires a TON language such as Tolk, FunC, Tact or Fift
    • Documentation is the listed support channel
  • Ethereum Name Service (ENS)8.9/10 · Paid

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

    Visit ENSFull verdict →
  • TON7.8/10 · Open source

    TON provides smart-contract infrastructure and Telegram mini-app connections, not domain services.

    Explore TONFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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