Quick Verdict: Both Excellent
Cloudflare for lowest price + free CDN/security. Porkbun for flexibility + excellent support. You can't go wrong with either.
Price Comparison
| Cost | Cloudflare | Porkbun |
|---|---|---|
| .com Registration | $10.44 | $10.37 |
| .com Renewal | $10.44 | $11.06 |
| 10-Year Total | $104.40 | $109.91 |
| WHOIS Privacy | Free | Free |
Cloudflare is slightly cheaper due to at-cost pricing.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Cloudflare | Porkbun |
|---|---|---|
| CDN | Free (world-class) | Not included |
| DDoS Protection | Free | Not included |
| Custom Nameservers | Must use Cloudflare | ✓ Any |
| Email Forwarding | Unlimited | 20 addresses |
| Free SSL | ✓ | ✓ |
| Support Quality | Standard | Excellent |
| Interface | Professional | Fun & Clean |
The Key Trade-off
Cloudflare's Nameserver Requirement
To use Cloudflare Registrar, you must use Cloudflare's nameservers. For most people, this is actually a benefit (free CDN, security). But if you specifically need to use different nameservers (like Route 53), choose Porkbun.
Decision Guide
Choose Cloudflare If:
- ✓ You run a website
- ✓ You want free CDN/security
- ✓ Lowest price matters
- ✓ You're OK using their nameservers
Choose Porkbun If:
- ✓ You need nameserver flexibility
- ✓ Support quality matters to you
- ✓ You want a fun experience
- ✓ You use other DNS providers
Our Take
For most people: Cloudflare—lowest price + free enterprise-grade infrastructure
For flexibility/support: Porkbun—slightly more but excellent all-around
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