🏆 Quick Verdict
Porkbun wins on user experience and slightly lower prices. NameSilo wins for bulk management and domain investors who need portfolio tools.
Price Comparison
| TLD | NameSilo | Porkbun |
|---|---|---|
| .com (renewal) | $11.79 | $10.37 |
| .net (renewal) | $13.89 | $11.37 |
| .org (renewal) | $13.89 | $11.87 |
| .io (renewal) | $44.99 | $39.87 |
| WHOIS Privacy | FREE | FREE |
Porkbun is consistently $1-5 cheaper per domain per year.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | NameSilo | Porkbun |
|---|---|---|
| Free WHOIS Privacy | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email Forwarding | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bulk Tools | ✓ Excellent | ✓ Good |
| API Access | ✓ | ✓ |
| User Interface | Dated | Modern & Clean |
| Domain Marketplace | ✓ Built-in | ✗ |
| Volume Discounts | ✓ Domain Discount Club | ✗ |
User Experience
NameSilo
- ✓ Functional and reliable
- ✓ Powerful bulk tools
- ✓ Domain investor focused
- ✗ Dated interface design
- ✗ Can feel overwhelming
- ✗ Less polished checkout
Porkbun
- ✓ Clean, modern UI
- ✓ Fun brand personality
- ✓ Easy to use
- ✓ Fast, simple checkout
- ✗ Fewer portfolio tools
- ✗ No marketplace
NameSilo's Domain Discount Club
For $18/year, NameSilo's Domain Discount Club offers:
- • Additional discounts on registrations and renewals
- • Can save ~$1-2 per domain per year
- • Worth it if you have 15+ domains
Break-even: ~15 domains to make the $18/year fee worthwhile.
When to Choose Each
Choose NameSilo If:
- • You manage many domains (15+)
- • You want the Domain Discount Club
- • You need a built-in marketplace
- • You prioritize function over form
- • You're a domain investor
Choose Porkbun If:
- • You want the best per-domain price
- • You have fewer domains
- • You appreciate good UX
- • You want a simple, no-fuss experience
- • You're not a heavy domain investor
The Bottom Line
Both are excellent budget registrars. Porkbun offers slightly better prices and a much nicer interface. NameSilo offers better tools for domain investors managing large portfolios.
For most users: Porkbun. For domain investors: NameSilo.