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Gandi vs Network Solutions

Higher score
Gandi
7.0/ 10
Network SolutionsNewfold
4.5/ 10
Across 4 measured dimensions: Gandi wins 3, Network Solutions wins 0 (1 tie / n/a)
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Side by side.

8 dimensions
MetricGandiNetwork Solutions
Score
Winner: left
7.04.5
Δ 90 days
— flat— flat
Parent & badge
Winner: left
Total Webhosting Solutions
Newfold DigitalNewfold
Founded
19991979
Best for
Existing customers who haven't transferred out yetNo one. Transfer your domains out.
Price per yr
Winner: left
$30/ yr$35/ yr
Renewal multiplier
Winner: left
2.5×3.5×
Tagline
Once-beloved indie, gutted by 2023 price hikesNewfold-owned legacy brand with the worst .com renewal on this list
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What works, what doesn't.

Per provider
Gandi4 pros · 4 cons
+ Pros
  • ✓Clean, mature UI and admin
  • ✓Free WHOIS privacy
  • ✓Wide TLD selection including niche ccTLDs
  • ✓Real human support (when you can reach it)
– Cons
  • ✗2023 price hikes nearly tripled renewals
  • ✗Free per-domain email killed
  • ✗Brand trust collapsed post-acquisition
  • ✗Parent (Total Webhosting Solutions) is opaque holding co
Network Solutions3 pros · 4 cons
+ Pros
  • ✓Legacy brand recognition (the only thing)
  • ✓24/7 phone support
  • ✓Broad TLD selection
– Cons
  • ✗Renewal of $34.99/year is the worst in this list
  • ✗Owned by Newfold Digital (rarely disclosed)
  • ✗Pre-checked upsells throughout checkout
  • ✗5-year auto-renewal toggled on by default
Make the call

Pick one and go.

Both links are affiliate. Score doesn't move because of it.

VisitGandi ↗Score 7.0VisitNetwork Solutions ↗Score 4.5
← Read full Gandi review·Read full Network Solutions review →
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