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Network Solutions vs Squarespace Domains

Network SolutionsNewfold
4.5/ 10
Higher score
Squarespace Domains
7.8/ 10
Across 4 measured dimensions: Network Solutions wins 1, Squarespace Domains wins 2 (1 tie / n/a)
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Side by side.

8 dimensions
MetricNetwork SolutionsSquarespace Domains
Score
Winner: right
4.57.8
Δ 90 days
— flat— flat
Parent & badge
Winner: right
Newfold DigitalNewfold
Squarespace Inc.
Founded
19792023
Best for
Old-school folks stuck in the pastFolks who trust Squarespace and Google vibes
Price per yr
Winner: right
$35/ yr$20/ yr
Renewal multiplier
Winner: left
3.5×—
Tagline
Newfold-owned legacy brand with the worst .com renewal on this listThe Google Domains successor, Squarespace-priced
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What works, what doesn't.

Per provider
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
Squarespace Domains4 pros · 4 cons
+ Pros
  • ✓Flat year-one and renewal pricing
  • ✓Free WHOIS privacy included
  • ✓Clean DNS UI inherited from Google
  • ✓No upsells in checkout
– Cons
  • ✗~2x the price of Cloudflare/Porkbun
  • ✗Secondary product behind site builder
  • ✗Roadmap pace has slowed post-migration
  • ✗Some former Google Domains polish is fading
Make the call

Pick one and go.

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

VisitNetwork Solutions ↗Score 4.5VisitSquarespace Domains ↗Score 7.8
← Read full Network Solutions review·Read full Squarespace Domains review →
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