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Head-to-head · Blockchain Domain Services

Freename vs Rootstock Name Service (RNS)

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Freename #5 in Blockchain Domain Services 7.7/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Freename
Rootstock Name Service (RNS) #7 in Blockchain Domain Services 7.5/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Rootstock RNS

Freename 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 scoreFreename · 7.7/10
  • Most featuresFreename · 3 of 3

Freename scores higher on our rubric for blockchain domain services: 7.7 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Freename is the better fit for custom Web3 domains and TLD resellers. Rootstock Name Service (RNS) is the better fit for rootstock users seeking wallet and website naming.

  • Freename fits best

    Custom Web3 domains and TLD resellers

  • Rootstock Name Service (RNS) fits best

    Rootstock users seeking wallet and website naming

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Side by side

Feature Freename 7.7/10 Visit ↗ Rootstock Name Service (RNS) 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.7 7.5
Ranking #5 in Blockchain Domain Services #7 in Blockchain Domain Services
Best for Custom Web3 domains and TLD resellers Rootstock users seeking wallet and website naming
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not checked yet —
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web, Chrome extension Web
Support Tickets, Docs Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Freename 3/3 · Rootstock Name Service (RNS) 2/3
Wallet resolution ✓ ✓
Web3 website hosting ✓ ✓
Identity features ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Supported blockchains 5 Not checked yet
Domain extensions Not checked yet 1
Our review
Pros
  • Register Web3 domains and custom TLDs across five supported networks
  • Resolve names to wallet addresses and use them for crypto payments
  • Offer TLD reseller pages with custom pricing and APIs
  • 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
  • Web3 website connections may rely on third-party hosting providers
  • Reseller tools are optional rather than part of every workflow
  • Combines traditional DNS and Web3 names, which may exceed simpler needs
  • 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

Freename combines traditional DNS domain registration with blockchain-based names and custom top-level domains. Individuals, brands, and businesses can mint Web3 domains or TLDs to wallets on supported networks, then use names for wallet…

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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. FreenameBlockchain Domain Services 7.7Paid
  2. Rootstock Name Service (RNS)Blockchain Domain Services 7.5Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Freename — where it wins

    • Register Web3 domains and custom TLDs across five supported networks
    • Resolve names to wallet addresses and use them for crypto payments
    • Offer TLD reseller pages with custom pricing and APIs

    Where it doesn't

    • Web3 website connections may rely on third-party hosting providers
    • Reseller tools are optional rather than part of every workflow
    • Combines traditional DNS and Web3 names, which may exceed simpler needs

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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