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GoDaddy vs Network Solutions

Higher score
GoDaddyGoDaddy
5.5/ 10
Network SolutionsNewfold
4.5/ 10
Across 4 measured dimensions: GoDaddy wins 3, Network Solutions wins 0 (1 tie / n/a)
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Side by side.

8 dimensions
MetricGoDaddyNetwork Solutions
Score
Winner: left
5.54.5
Δ 90 days
— flat— flat
Parent & badge
IndependentGoDaddy
Newfold DigitalNewfold
Founded
19971979
Best for
Almost no one — the brand recognition is the only reason to choose itNo one. Transfer your domains out.
Price per yr
Winner: left
$22/ yr$35/ yr
Renewal multiplier
Winner: left
1.8×3.5×
Tagline
Cheap intro, brutal renewal, relentless upsellsNewfold-owned legacy brand with the worst .com renewal on this list
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What works, what doesn't.

Per provider
GoDaddy4 pros · 4 cons
+ Pros
  • ✓World's largest registrar — every TLD available
  • ✓24/7 phone support
  • ✓Mature DNS and admin tooling
  • ✓Bulk-domain tools for resellers
– Cons
  • ✗Renewal ~2x competitor pricing
  • ✗Pre-selected upsells throughout checkout
  • ✗WHOIS privacy historically extra (now "free")
  • ✗Aggressive auto-renewal at full price
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.

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VisitGoDaddy ↗Score 5.5VisitNetwork Solutions ↗Score 4.5
← Read full GoDaddy review·Read full Network Solutions review →
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