NameSilo
Low-cost domain registration with free WHOIS privacy and no upsells
About NameSilo
NameSilo is an ICANN-accredited domain registrar founded in 2010 that offers some of the lowest everyday domain prices with flat registration and renewal rates. Beyond domains, it provides shared web hosting, SSL certificates, email, and a domain marketplace. Free WHOIS privacy is included with every domain and there are no aggressive upsells at checkout.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Among the lowest everyday domain prices with flat registration and renewal rates
- Free WHOIS privacy included on every domain, auto-renewed at no cost
- No upsell pressure or pop-ups during checkout
- Bulk and volume discounts make it ideal for large domain portfolios
- Supports 400+ TLD extensions
- Highly rated customer support
Cons
- Web hosting is limited to shared plans only
- Hosting plans lack unlimited bandwidth and have no uptime guarantee
- Interface is less beginner-friendly than all-in-one competitors
- A few TLDs carry high renewal fees
- Not an all-in-one platform; bundling everything in one place isn't its focus
Key Features
Domain Registration
Register domains across 400+ TLD extensions with transparent, consistent registration and renewal pricing.
Free WHOIS Privacy
Automatic, free WHOIS privacy protection on every domain, renewed at no charge, shielding your personal contact details.
Discount Program
Optional bulk discount program and volume tiers that lower per-domain costs for larger portfolios.
Web Hosting
Shared web hosting plans with cPanel, one-click WordPress installs, and a website builder.
SSL Certificates
Positive, Essential, and Extended Validation SSL certificates available to secure your sites.
Email Hosting
Free basic email on hosting plans plus paid Titan and Google Workspace email subscriptions.
Domain Marketplace
Buy and sell domains through NameSilo's marketplace and portfolio management tools.
DNS Management
Free DNS management, domain forwarding, and bulk domain management tools.
Pricing
- Free WHOIS privacy
- Same registration and renewal price
- Free DNS management
- 400+ TLDs available
- Lower .com pricing from $11.05
- Volume tiers down to $7.75/yr for large portfolios
- $50 minimum account funding
- Best for bulk buyers
- 20 GB storage
- 1 website
- cPanel
- Free basic email
- WordPress install
- 20 GB storage
- 3 websites
- cPanel
- Website builder
- 60 GB storage
- 10 websites
- Free SSL
- cPanel
- Website builder
Best For
Bulk domain management
Investors and agencies managing large domain portfolios benefit from volume discounts and portfolio tools.
Budget domain registration
Individuals wanting cheap domains with free privacy and predictable renewals.
Small business websites
Pairing a domain with affordable shared hosting, cPanel, and WordPress for a simple site.
Domain trading
Buying and selling domains through the built-in marketplace.
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