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Head-to-head · Domain Registration Providers

IONOS Domains vs NameSilo

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score IONOS Domains #3 in Domain Registration Providers 9.0/10 From $10/yr ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit IONOS
NameSilo #4 in Domain Registration Providers 8.8/10 From $4.88/yr ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit NameSilo

IONOS Domains leads on 0 checks, NameSilo on 2, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreIONOS Domains · 9.0/10
  • Lowest starting priceNameSilo · $4.88/yr
  • Most featuresNameSilo · 3 of 4

IONOS Domains scores higher on our rubric for domain registration providers: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

NameSilo is cheaper to start at $4.88/yr against $5/yr. NameSilo offers whois privacy; IONOS Domains doesn't.

IONOS Domains is the better fit for low-cost domains with broad service connections. NameSilo is the better fit for established buyers seeking low-cost domain portfolios.

  • IONOS Domains fits best

    Low-cost domains with broad service connections

  • NameSilo fits best

    Established buyers seeking low-cost domain portfolios

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Side by side

Feature IONOS Domains 9.0/10 Visit ↗ NameSilo 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.8
Ranking #3 in Domain Registration Providers #4 in Domain Registration Providers
Best for Low-cost domains with broad service connections Established buyers seeking low-cost domain portfolios
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $5/yr $4.88/yr (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Features IONOS Domains 2/4 · NameSilo 3/4
WHOIS privacy — ✓ (best)
DNSSEC ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Domain forwarding Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
TLD coverage Not checked yet 461 TLDs
Support channels Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • $4.88 annual starting price for a listed .top domain
  • 461 listed TLDs with transfers, renewals, DNS, and forwarding
  • Free eligible-domain privacy, DNSSEC, API access, and bulk actions
Cons
  • No free plan
  • WHOIS privacy has been discontinued for all TLDs
  • DNSSEC is available only for eligible extensions
  • Renewal pricing varies by extension and premium status
  • WHOIS privacy applies only to eligible domains
  • DNSSEC is limited to supported domains
Our verdict

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…

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NameSilo is a paid domain registrar for individuals, businesses, developers, and domain portfolio owners. It supports registration, transfers, renewals, DNS hosting, forwarding, portfolio organization, marketplace activity, and account…

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  1. IONOS DomainsDomain Registration Providers 9.0From $10/yr
  2. NameSiloDomain Registration Providers 8.8From $4.88/yr

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • NameSilo — where it wins

    • $4.88 annual starting price for a listed .top domain
    • 461 listed TLDs with transfers, renewals, DNS, and forwarding
    • Free eligible-domain privacy, DNSSEC, API access, and bulk actions

    Where it doesn't

    • Renewal pricing varies by extension and premium status
    • WHOIS privacy applies only to eligible domains
    • DNSSEC is limited to supported domains
  • IONOS Domains9.0/10 · From $10/yr

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

    Visit IONOSFull verdict →
  • NameSilo8.8/10 · From $4.88/yr

    A low-cost registrar for managing broad domain portfolios with automation tools.

    Visit NameSiloFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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