Head-to-head · Domain Registrars
Gandi vs INWX
Gandi leads on 0 checks, INWX on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreGandi · 9.3/10
Gandi scores higher on our rubric for domain registrars: 9.3 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #11.
INWX leads on tlds offered: 2200 versus 800.
Gandi is the better fit for established all-around domain management. INWX is the better fit for broad TLD coverage and automation.
- Gandi fits best
Established all-around domain management
- INWX fits best
Broad TLD coverage and automation
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Side by side
| Feature | Gandi 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | INWX 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #1 in Domain Registrars | #11 in Domain Registrars |
| Best for | Established all-around domain management | Broad TLD coverage and automation |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs |
| Compliance | ISO 27001, GDPR | 2FA |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Gandi 4/4 · INWX 4/4 | ||
| WHOIS privacy | ✓ | ✓ |
| DNSSEC support | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bulk management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Renewal price | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| TLDs offered | 800 | 2200 (best) |
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| Our verdict | Gandi is a domain registrar for individuals, businesses, organizations, and resellers that need more than basic registration. Its catalog covers more than 800 extensions, while the platform also supports domain transfers, renewals, DNS… Read the review → |
INWX is a paid domain registrar for individuals, businesses, resellers, and corporate customers. Its core offering covers registration and transfers across more than 2,200 TLDs, alongside DNS and nameserver management. Domain transfers use… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Gandi — where it wins
- More than 800 domain extensions with transfers and renewals
- Bulk actions, CSV transfers, templates, and REST API automation
- Automatic WHOIS privacy, DNSSEC, and first-year SSL certificate
Where it doesn't
- No free plan for domain registration or management
- WHOIS privacy and DNSSEC depend on the domain extension
- Pricing varies by region, currency, registry costs, and exchange rates
INWX — where it wins
- More than 2,200 TLDs cover broad registration needs.
- Bulk domain operations support registration, transfers, renewals, and updates.
- XML-RPC and JSON-RPC APIs connect domain management to automation workflows.
Where it doesn't
- WHOIS privacy applies only to eligible domains.
- DNSSEC support is limited to eligible domains.
- Trustee service covers selected country-code domains only.
- Gandi9.3/10 · Paid
A mature registrar for broad extension coverage, privacy, DNS, and domain automation.
Visit GandiFull verdict → - INWX8.2/10 · Paid
A broad-coverage registrar with strong automation tools for domain-heavy operations.
Visit INWXFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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