NameCheap is Cheaper than GoDaddy
Everyone sees GoDaddy’s ads for “$1.99 domains” and thinks they’re the cheapest option.
WRONG!
I’ve been using NameCheap for years, and I’ll show you that it’s cheaper than GoDaddy. Let’s look at several different situations to give each company a fair shake.
All the prices below are the cost per year.
To make this comparison a bit easier, I’m going to focus on .com domains. Prices can differ on other extensions, but most people want a .com anyway.
New domain only
If you’re just looking to register a new domain with no email or web hosting, here’s what you would pay:
| NameCheap | GoDaddy | |
| $9.69 | $10.87 | |
| Includes: | SSL certificate – 1 year free, $9.95 thereafter Private registration – 1 year free, $2.88 thereafter |
just the domain SSL certificate = $29.99 Private registration = $8.99 |
Transfer a domain only
What if you already own a domain and want to transfer it to a new registrar?
| NameCheap | GoDaddy | |
| $7.99 for year 1, $9.69 thereafter | $7.17 for year 1, $10.87 thereafter |
New domain with basic email and hosting
If you’re a small business owner, you probably want a complete package.
| NameCheap | GoDaddy | |
| $49.64 | $59.05 for year 1, $67.75 thereafter | |
| Includes: | 60 email addresses 5GB of web space SSL certificate – 1 year free, $9.95 thereafter Private registration – 1 year free, $2.88 thereafter |
100 email address 10GB of web space SSL certificate = $29.99 Private registration = $8.99 |
In GoDaddy’s defense, their basic web hosting includes a little more space than NameCheap’s basic plan. But I would argue that the average website owner wouldn’t come close to NameCheap’s limit. Why pay for more than you need?
Conclusion
Unless I’m missing something, NameCheap is cheaper than GoDaddy.
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September 14th, 2009
The cheaper the better! but how good are they?
September 14th, 2009
I’ve had my domains with NameCheap for years with no problems at all. I have hosting through Media Temple simply because I needed more bandwidth and processor time.
September 14th, 2009
Great great prices, godaddy never cases to amaze me
September 14th, 2009
Great offers indeed. The prices are really lower compare to other domain name seller. I wish I found this site earlier so that I avail this great deal of GoDaddy.
September 16th, 2009
Wow! I will avail their services from now on, from affordability they also provide quality. Thanks for the heads up.
September 20th, 2009
The prices are really lower compare to other domain name seller.
October 16th, 2009
After read this article, i think i should go to namecheap to register a domain name
December 5th, 2009
Great great prices, godaddy never cases to amaze me