Gandi vs IONOS Domains

Gandi9.1Visit IONOS Domains9.0Visit

Higher score Gandi #2 in Domain Registration Providers 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Gandi

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IONOS Domains #3 in Domain Registration Providers 9.0/10 From $10/yr ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit IONOS

• Gandi fits best

  Managing domains across many extensions

• IONOS Domains fits best

  Low-cost domains with broad service connections

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Side by side

Feature	Gandi 9.1/10 Visit ↗	IONOS Domains 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	9.0
Ranking	#2 in Domain Registration Providers	#3 in Domain Registration Providers
Best for	Managing domains across many extensions	Low-cost domains with broad service connections
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not checked yet	$5/yr
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Features Gandi 3/4 · IONOS Domains 2/4
WHOIS privacy	✓ (best)	—
DNSSEC	✓	✓
API access	✓	✓
Domain forwarding	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
TLD coverage	800 TLDs	Not checked yet
Support channels	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Register domains across more than 800 extensions Bulk actions, transfers, and CSV import support portfolio work LiveDNS, DNSSEC, WHOIS privacy, and a DNS management API	Search, register, transfer and manage DNS and name servers Bulk domain search, registration and actions across multiple domains Domain Connect links domains to 110+ third-party services
Cons	WHOIS privacy and DNSSEC depend on the domain extension The €5.44 starting price applies to the .feedback extension No free plan; pricing varies by region, currency, and registry costs	No free plan WHOIS privacy has been discontinued for all TLDs DNSSEC is available only for eligible extensions
Our verdict	For individuals, businesses, organizations, and resellers managing domains across varied extensions, Gandi combines registration with transfers, renewals, DNS hosting, and portfolio tools. Its catalog covers more than 800 extensions. The… Read the review →	IONOS Domains provides domain search and registration, transfers, DNS and name-server management, forwarding, and transfer locks. Its tools are aimed at individuals, small businesses, agencies, and enterprises that want domain… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Gandi — where it wins

  • Register domains across more than 800 extensions
  • Bulk actions, transfers, and CSV import support portfolio work
  • LiveDNS, DNSSEC, WHOIS privacy, and a DNS management API

  Where it doesn't

  • WHOIS privacy and DNSSEC depend on the domain extension
  • The €5.44 starting price applies to the .feedback extension
  • No free plan; pricing varies by region, currency, and registry costs

• IONOS Domains — where it wins

  • Search, register, transfer and manage DNS and name servers
  • Bulk domain search, registration and actions across multiple domains
  • Domain Connect links domains to 110+ third-party services

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan
  • WHOIS privacy has been discontinued for all TLDs
  • DNSSEC is available only for eligible extensions

• Gandi9.1/10 · Paid

  A broad-catalog registrar with bulk controls, DNS tools, and API access.

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• IONOS Domains9.0/10 · From $10/yr

  Domain tools for individuals and teams, with bulk actions, an API and Domain Connect.

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