Quick Verdict: Depends on Your Needs
Namesilo wins on price—$5/year cheaper on renewals. Namecheap wins on features, interface, and ecosystem. Choose based on what matters more to you.
Price Comparison
| Cost | Namecheap | Namesilo | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| .com First Year | $6.49 | $11.95 | Namecheap |
| .com Renewal | $16.98 | $11.95 | Namesilo |
| 5-Year Total | $74.41 | $59.75 | Namesilo |
| WHOIS Privacy | Free | Free | Tie |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Namecheap | Namesilo |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | Modern | Dated |
| Hosting Options | Full suite | Basic |
| Email Hosting | ✓ Multiple options | Basic |
| Email Forwarding | 100 addresses | Unlimited |
| Support | Chat/Ticket | Email only |
| API | ✓ | ✓ |
Choose Based On
Choose Namecheap If:
- ✓ You want hosting + domains together
- ✓ You value a modern interface
- ✓ You might need support
- ✓ First-year promo matters to you
Choose Namesilo If:
- ✓ Lowest long-term cost is priority
- ✓ You manage many domains
- ✓ You don't need support
- ✓ You want unlimited email forwards
Better Alternatives
Cloudflare: Cheaper than both at $10.44/year + free CDN
Porkbun: $11.06/year with better support than Namesilo and cleaner UI than Namecheap
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