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INWXIndie

German API-first registrar, used by Cloudflare for some TLDs

[01] Verdict

INWX is a Berlin-based indie registrar with deep API support and accreditation to roughly 400+ TLDs (including many ccTLDs that US registrars don't carry). .com renewal is around €8.66 (~$9.50). Cloudflare uses INWX as a backend for several TLDs they don't directly accredit.

The selling point for technical users is the API and the breadth: if you need a .ch, .it, .de, or .me domain registered programmatically, INWX is one of the few one-stop shops. Strong DNSSEC support, full PGP-signed transfer codes.

Downsides: the UI is German-engineered (dense, functional, no charm), the English translation is sometimes awkward, and support hours are CET business days. WHOIS privacy is free for most TLDs but registry-restricted for a few European ccTLDs.

[02]

What works, what doesn't.

8 findings
+ Pros
  • 400+ TLDs including hard-to-find ccTLDs
  • Strong API and reseller tooling
  • .com renewal around $9.50
  • Used by Cloudflare for some TLD backends
– Cons
  • Dense German-style UI
  • Support is CET business hours
  • English translation rough in places
  • Some ccTLD privacy is registry-restricted
[03]

Pricing receipts.

Published rate
Monthly
$0.83/ mo
$0.79 / mo on renewal
Yearly
$9.50/ yr
Per .com / yr
[04]

What's being said.

14 mentions · May 17
Community sentiment
positive
Reddit, Hacker News, Trustpilot. Not used to score the provider — see methodology.
Blogpositive
INWX Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features - G2

"I love the variety and ease-of-use of the INWX site. I have abraham.su and gerr.is both registered there and they have been reliable and very kind to me."

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Trustpilotpositive
Read Customer Service Reviews of inwx.de - Trustpilot

"Marc Lehmhagen at INWX was responsive, on live Chat, and quickly solved my "expired domain" renewal problem within minutes."

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Redditpositive
Domain Registrars recommendations : r/ProtonMail - Reddit

"INWX from Germany is one of the very few with good technology and without the usual price gouging (cheap for a year, then absurdly expensive)"

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Hacker Newspositive
Because Germany, I use INWX as a domain registrar, they send me ...

"+1 for INWX. Reliable, reasonably cheap and domains is actually their core business rather than just something tacked on."

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Redditpositive
A rant and a quest for the good registrar in Europe. : r/selfhosted

"inwx for couple years now and they tick most your boxes. they're"

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Redditpositive
Who's your favourite domain registrar? : r/webdev - Reddit

"INWX. I have been a customer there for years and have never had a problem."

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Redditpositive
Help my decide my email strategy : r/ProtonMail - Reddit

"INWX.de is a solid choice for a premium provider (whois privacy as a ... Cloudflare ui is not really friendly in my opinion but I already bought"

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Hacker Newspositive
For .com/.net etc I can recommend internet.bs German inwx.com is ...

"Looks like INWX has a website and physical address specifically for Switzerland. I think I'll give them a try."

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Redditmixed
What's your preferred domain registrar? : r/homelab - Reddit

"inwx, good experiences for years. Perfect service but their UI is too clunky in my opinion but gladly I only go there"

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Redditmixed
Is Using INWX's Trustee Service A Good Idea? : r/Domains - Reddit

"I don't think INWX' trustee service is any different to ones offered by Netim, Gandi, and similar providers. You should be fine."

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Redditmixed
INWX Review: Decent EU registrar but awful UI! : r/HostingReport

"The downside? The most obvious one is the awful and outdated UI design of their website. I haven't registered any domains with them, but I've"

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Redditmixed
Need a new home for my domains : r/BuyFromEU - Reddit

"inwx is my choice. Features and price are awesome, UI is ok-ish ... Since TWS bought them they lost everything that made them worth supporting."

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Hacker Newsnegative
Wow, gotta check out INWX. I am paying in the 50s now..so double ...

"I'm on INWX but trying to get out, as pricing is quite expensive for regular TLDs. A .com domain goes for about €18 with taxes and all that stuff."

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Redditnegative
Best site to buy a domain name : r/selfhosted - Reddit

"I use inwx.com it is not the greatest portal but it's cheap. My experience with them has been terrible. They could not provide"

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