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<h2 id="h-introduction">Introduction</h2>



The .AI domain extension has undergone a remarkable transformation from a modest country-code TLD to one of the fastest-growing domain extensions in the world.



Initially established as Anguilla&#8217;s country code in 1995, .AI domains have witnessed explosive growth, particularly between 2022 and 2025, fueled by the artificial intelligence revolution.



This report examines the meteoric rise of these TLDs, analyzing their historical trail, sales performances, and target audiences.







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<h2>Historical surge of .AI domains in 2020-2023</h2>



As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries across the globe, .AI domains have emerged as powerful digital assets that signal innovation, credibility, and technological relevance in an increasingly AI-driven marketplace.



The journey of .AI domains began far from the tech epicenters that now covet them.



Established in 1995 as Anguilla&#8217;s country code top-level domain (ccTLD) in accordance with Standard ISO 3166-1 alpha-2, the .AI extension initially served the small 91 square kilometer British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean.



Then, a pivotal moment came in 2009 when Anguilla lifted registration restrictions, allowing entities worldwide to register .AI domains, with a subsequent partnership with Identity Digital to increase its distribution.



Jumping forward to 2020-2022, the rise of popular AI-based applications like ChatGPT marked the beginning of accelerated interest in this part of the tech industry, together with .AI domains themselves.



Naturally, these TLDs overlap with the AI sector segment, so what was once simply Anguilla&#8217;s country code gradually transformed into a coveted digital asset for businesses seeking to align themselves with cutting-edge technology, setting the stage for the explosive growth that would follow.



In fact,



<ul>
<li>On May 31, 2023, Axios Pro Rata reported that registrations for .ai domain names had surged by <a href="https://www.axios.com/2023/05/31/ai-domain-names" class="broken_link">156% year-over-year</a>, from May 2022 to May 2023. In comparison, .com domains experienced a more modest growth of 27% during the same period.</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>As we’ve examined <a href="https://www.openprovider.com/blog/what-is-ai-domain">in this article</a>, WHOIS data shows that as of June 14, 2023, there were 248,609 registered .ai domains, almost double the 143,737 recorded on July 20, 2022.</li>
</ul>



<ul>
<li>Finally, we observe high-value sales reaching over $200,000 for premium .AI domains by early 2025, and a <a href="https://www.openprovider.com/blog/ai-domain">record-breaking sale</a> of $700,000 for you.ai in 2023.</li>
</ul>



<h2>Explosive growth from 2022 to 2025</h2>



The years between 2022 and 2025 witnessed unprecedented expansion in .AI domain registrations, driven by revolutionary developments in artificial intelligence technologies.&nbsp;



Statistical evidence demonstrates the remarkable pace of this growth: according to <a href="https://www.hostinger.com/tutorials/rise-of-ai-domain">Hostinger</a>, between July 2022 and July 2023 alone, the number of registered .ai domains skyrocketed from 75,314 to 196,292, representing an extraordinary 160.77% increase in just twelve months.



This growth trajectory continued through 2024 and into early 2025, with search interest in &#8220;ai domain&#8221; surging by 203% within a single year.  Speaking of search data, here is a compounded trajectory regarding the search term “.ai domains” on a global scale, including Google trends data and proprietarily examined using Glimpse.



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The upward trend is clear, yet it’s also important to notice that several search spikes occur across different months.



Questioning whether this phenomenon might represent a seasonality or not, we have identified that the lowest trends coincided with the second half of the year across the three-year-span 2022-2025 (including Q1 of 2025), yet:



<ul>
<li>The majority of the months in Q3 and Q4 of 2024 have a decline but stay on the top part of the curve, over 3k searches globally;</li>



<li>The recurrently worst performing months seems to be December and September</li>
</ul>



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Several factors contributed to this expansion, including the mainstream breakthrough of generative AI technologies like ChatGPT, aggressive AI development initiatives by major tech companies, and increasing adoption of AI solutions across diverse industries.



By 2025, the .AI extension had firmly established itself as the premier domain choice for artificial intelligence ventures.



Other <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/domains-ai-era-dot-extensions-seo-ai-generated-content-andr%C3%A9-pit%C3%AC-0wyhf">overviews about .AI registrations</a> confirm their upward trends, showing no signs of slowing, with continuous growth in domains incorporating the &#8220;ai&#8221; acronym in their extensions.



Thus, for domain investors and resellers, .AI domains represent a lucrative market opportunity.&nbsp;



<h3>The Claude example</h3>



As we can see by the example of the famous AI company Anthropic, far-sighted domain traders who invested early in .ai extensions gained access to a solid digital identity asset.



<a href="https://lookup.icann.org/en/lookup">ICANN</a> reports claude.ai as registered in 2018, with a current expiration date in 2029, where Claude is the main AI model that the San Francisco-based company offers to the public.



This is a perfect instance to describe how AI startups heavily rely on .AI extensions for brand coherence, as a future investment, and to secure their digital positioning.&nbsp;



<h2>Sales performance and .AI domains value</h2>



In 2024, .AI domains have demonstrated remarkable sales trends and a consequent reflection in their average price.



Looking at historical data from NameBio, we can see:



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Representing an uprising curve for monthly sales, especially at the beginning of Q3 in 2024; and:



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Highlighting a coincident spike in the monthly price in the same timeframe.



Then, by early 2025, premium .AI domains were commanding impressive prices in the secondary market, reflecting their strategic importance in the AI industry landscape.



DNJournal&#8217;s Year-to-Date Top Sales Chart from March 2025 highlights the significant monetary value achieved by premium .ai domains.



Notably, Ace.ai sold for $205,000, ranking as the ninth highest domain sale across all TLDs and securing the second position on the ccTLD-specific chart:



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As stated in their report: “The dominance of .ai continued to be a big story as that TLD accounted&nbsp; for every newcomer to reach the top 30 except one. &#8211; DN journal&nbsp;



This concentration and the related price demonstrate both the scarcity of desirable .AI domains and their perceived value as strategic digital assets for businesses positioning themselves in the AI space.



<h2>Market Comparison with Traditional TLDs</h2>



When compared to established domain extensions, .AI has demonstrated exceptional growth and market performance.



While .com maintained its position as the dominant TLD with approximately 251 million registrations by mid-2023, its annual growth rate of 24% paled in comparison to .AI’s previously explosive quoted increase during the same period.



Similarly, other tech-focused extensions popular among technology companies showed respectable but significantly lower growth rates: .TECH domains increased by 52.25% and .IO domains by 32.6% during the 2022-2023 period.



Additionally, .TECH domain sales over the past six months have averaged $3,309. <a href="https://www.openprovider.com/blog/why-ai-and-tech-domains-are-a-smart-investment-for-your-digital-future">In this article</a>, we deep dive into the advantages of investing in .TECH and .AI domains.



<h2>Who is benefitting from .AI domains?</h2>



.AI domains can be a profitable investment for a variety of companies, professionals and agencies.



<h3>Large resellers and hosting providers</h3>



Large domain resellers and hosting providers can benefit from the .AI domain boom by positioning them for artificial-intelligence-related customers.



In fact, AI had transformed domain reseller programs through 



advanced tools and techniques that <a href="https://www.openprovider.com/blog/ai-and-human-valuations-of-domain-names" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">redefined traditional valuation processes</a> and drove higher revenue potential.



Hosting providers are also already capitalizing on the growing demand for .AI domains by bundling them with AI-optimized hosting solutions, creating comprehensive packages for businesses entering the artificial intelligence space.



<h3>Tech-savvy SMBs and IT agencies</h3>



For technology-focused small and medium-sized businesses and IT agencies, .AI domains have become powerful branding assets that instantly signal industry relevance and technical sophistication.



These domains provide immediate credibility, communicating to both users and search engines that a business operates in the artificial intelligence field: in a market saturated with generic names, this specificity cna be a game changer in establishing reputation and market positioning.



<h3>Freelancers and small web agencies</h3>



As businesses across industries invested in artificial intelligence capabilities, smaller service providers can leverage .AI domains to position themselves as specialists in this growing field.



For freelance domain investors, developers and marketers working with AI technologies, adopting an .AI domain helps establish credibility with potential clients and differentiates their services from general web development offerings.&nbsp;



<h2>Conclusion</h2>



The evolution of .ai domains from 2020 to 2025 represents one of the most remarkable transformations in the domain industry&#8217;s recent history. What began as a geographical designation for a small Caribbean island has become the definitive domain extension of the artificial intelligence era, experiencing growth rates that far outpaced traditional and even other technology-focused TLDs.



The market analysis reveals that .ai domains have achieved exceptional monetary valuations, with premium names commanding six-figure sums by early 2025. This growth has delivered substantial economic benefits to various stakeholders, from Anguilla as the ccTLD owner to domain investors, resellers, and the diverse businesses that have adopted these extensions for their online presence.&nbsp; If you’re looking to jump in and catch the opportunities of .AI domains, you can find a list of .AI available domains <a href="https://www.openprovider.com/domains/tlds/ai">here</a>, or register <a href="https://www.openprovider.com/membership-plans">as an Openprovider member</a> to get purchase of .AI domains at wholesale cost.

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The rise of AI domain TLDs: a deep dive into AI's digital landscape

Imagine waking up to find a website that looks exactly like yours, but isn’t.



It’s selling fake products under your name, redirecting your customers, and collecting their personal data. Or worse, your own domain has been hijacked overnight, and now your customers are getting phishing emails that appear to come from you



These aren’t hypothetical scenarios, but everyday realities, and even optimistic ones: for this, you need to be able to protect your brand online.



<h2 id="h-why-protecting-your-brand-online-is-more-urgent-than-ever">Why protecting your brand online is more urgent than ever</h2>



Cyber threats are evolving fast and artificial intelligence is accelerating the change.



AI is now an accelerator for malicious purposes (and institutions like ICANN are responding to them by<a href="https://www.icann.org/octo-ssr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> setting up dedicated teams</a> to scale their AI-based countermeasures).



Some of AI&#8217;s malicious applications are to generate more convincing phishing emails, mimic brand voices with deep fake precision, and spin up fake websites and social media accounts in minutes.&nbsp;



But just as bad actors become more sophisticated, so do the tools to fight them. Secure domain protocols, real-time monitoring and identity validation are some of the best practices that we’ll explore here.



In fact, from phishing scams and domain hijacking to counterfeit websites, typosquatting, and fake social media accounts, digital threats to your brand can strike in more ways than one.



&nbsp;And the consequences go far beyond technical headaches:



<ul>
<li>Loss of customer trust</li>



<li>Damaged online reputation</li>



<li>Legal implications and financial setbacks</li>



<li>Reduced conversion rates and lifetime customer value</li>
</ul>



In a market that’s increasingly crowded and competitive, trust and visibility are everything. And they start with protecting your brand from day one.



We’ve spent over 20 years helping domain professionals and web service providers safeguard their digital identity. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the most effective and actionable ways to secure your brand online without jargon or scare tactics.



Just clear, tech-savvy advice to help you stay one step ahead.



Let’s dive into it.



<h2 id="h-13-ways-to-protect-your-digital-brand">13 ways to protect your digital brand</h2>



When it comes to brand protection, prevention is far more cost-effective than crisis management.



Here are 13 proven, practical strategies to keep your digital brand secure and trustworthy, from your domain name to your email infrastructure.



<h3 id="h-1-enable-domain-locking-and-auto-renewal">1. Enable domain locking and auto-renewal</h3>



Your domain name is the foundation of your brand. Domain locking prevents unauthorized transfers by ensuring changes to your domain can’t happen without your explicit approval. Combine this with auto-renewal to eliminate the risk of losing ownership due to a missed expiration date: something that can happen to even the most organized teams.



Openprovider allows you to lock your domains and set up auto-renewals in just a few clicks via the <a href="https://www.openprovider.com/resellers/reseller-control-panel">Reseller Control Panel </a>(RCP) or API.



<h3 id="h-2-enable-dnssec-to-protect-your-domain-s-integrity">2. Enable DNSSEC to protect your domain’s integrity</h3>



The Domain Name System (DNS) was never built with security in mind—which makes it a prime target for cybercriminals. One of the most dangerous attacks? DNS spoofing, where forged DNS data is injected to redirect traffic away from your legitimate site to a malicious copy.



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DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions) addresses this by adding cryptographic signatures to DNS data. It works like a digital seal of authenticity, verifying that the DNS information a visitor receives hasn’t been altered or forged. Without it, attackers can manipulate DNS records in transit, leading to phishing, malware injection, or complete traffic hijacking.



<h4>What DNSSEC protects you from</h4>



<ul>
<li>Cache poisoning: malicious DNS data stored by a resolver, sending users to the wrong IP address.</li>



<li>Man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks: attackers intercept and modify DNS responses.</li>



<li>Traffic diversion: customers land on fake sites that look like yours but are designed to steal data or credentials.</li>
</ul>



<h4>How to implement DNSSEC at Openprovider</h4>



Enabling DNSSEC isn’t just a checkbox: it requires coordination between your domain registrar and DNS host. At Openprovider, we support DNSSEC across hundreds of TLDs. For <a href="https://developers.openprovider.com/">API users</a>, you can programmatically upload DS (Delegation Signer) records or automate signing if you&#8217;re hosting your own DNS infrastructure. For RCP users, DNSSEC can be enabled with guided steps.



Pro tip: combine DNSSEC with Premium DNS for added benefits like anycast routing, faster resolution, and full DDoS protection.



<h3>3. Use WHOIS privacy protection</h3>



WHOIS records often include sensitive personal or business information. If left exposed, this data can be mined for targeted phishing or even domain hijacking attempts.



WHOIS Privacy shields your identity from public view, helping to reduce spam, fraud, and social engineering risks.



WHOIS Privacy comes free with most domains at Openprovider for <a href="https://www.openprovider.com/membership-plans">Members</a>.



<h3>4. Protect your brand and domain data from unauthorized changes</h3>



In addition to WHOIS privacy, make sure your domain configuration is protected from unauthorized edits. Use registrar-level protections like transfer locks and change notifications to keep your ownership data and DNS settings secure.



<h3>5. Secure your website with SSL/TLS certificates</h3>



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If your website isn’t using SSL or TLS encryption, it’s not just vulnerable, it’s already a red flag for users and browsers. SSL (and TLS, as <a href="https://www.openprovider.com/blog/what-kind-of-ssl-or-tls-certificate-do-you-need">we have broken down in this infographic</a>) ensures that all data transferred between your website and your visitors is encrypted and safe from eavesdropping.



It’s no longer just about protecting credit card numbers or login details. Google now marks all non-HTTPS sites as “not secure”, and many users won’t even proceed to your website without that little padlock in the URL bar.



<h4>What SSL and TLS do for your brand</h4>



<ul>
<li>Encrypts data in transit to prevent theft or manipulation.</li>



<li>Authenticates your identity to users, especially with OV (organization validated) and EV (extended validation) certificates.</li>



<li>Boosts trust and conversions, especially on landing pages and e-commerce sites.</li>



<li>Improves SEO: Google confirmed HTTPS is a ranking factor. </li>
</ul>



<h4>Types of SSL certificates available at Openprovider</h4>



<ul>
<li>DV (domain validation): fast and simple, ideal for small sites or internal tools.</li>



<li>OV (organization validation): verifies your company identity, better for B2B.</li>



<li>EV (extended validation): extended validation certificates offer the highest level of authentication available for SSL/TLS; To issue an EV certificate, the Certificate Authority (CA) must verify:
<ul>
<li>Legal existence and identity of the business</li>



<li>Operational and physical presence</li>



<li>Exclusive rights to use the domain</li>



<li>Authorization of the individual requesting the certificate</li>
</ul>
</li>



<li>Wildcard SSL: it secures one domain and all its subdomains at one level secure multiple subdomains or domains under one certificate.</li>



<li>SAN (Subject Alternative Name) for multi-domain SSL: it secures multiple, distinct domain names or subdomains, even across different root domains. </li>
</ul>



<h4>How to deploy SSLs</h4>



You can buy, renew, and manage SSLs directly from the RCP or fully automate the process via <a href="https://developers.openprovider.com/">our API</a>. If you&#8217;re managing high volumes or running web hosting infrastructure, this makes it easy to integrate SSL provisioning directly into your customer journey.



We partner with <a href="https://www.sectigo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sectigo</a> to provide flexible, affordable SSL options—and Members get exclusive discounts on certificates.



<h3>6. Implement email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)</h3>



Email spoofing is one of the most common attack vectors for phishing. Protocols like SPF (Sender Policy Framework), DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail), and DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting &amp; Conformance) authenticate your outgoing emails and help prevent impersonation.



Combine these with tools like <a href="https://www.openprovider.com/products/security/easydmarc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">EasyDMARC</a> (available in our Marketplace) for full email authentication coverage and insights.



<h3>7. Register your brand across relevant TLDs</h3>



If your brand lives on example.com, registering example.net, example.org, or ccTLDs (.nl, .de, etc.) is a smart way to prevent impersonators from using them.



Known as defensive registration, it blocks common vectors for domain squatting and brand abuse.



<h3>8. Monitor for typosquatting and lookalike domains</h3>



Typosquatting domains like examp1e.com or e-xample.net can be used to trick customers and steal traffic.



Set up monitoring tools to detect these variants early and act quickly, whether it’s through takedown requests or UDRP procedures.



<h3>9. Audit your DNS configuration regularly</h3>



DNS misconfigurations can create security holes and service interruptions. Schedule regular DNS audits to check records, identify outdated entries, and ensure everything is aligned with your current infrastructure.



Our <a href="https://www.openprovider.com/products/security/premium-dns">Premium DNS option</a>, powered by Sectigo, adds resilience with anycast routing and DDoS protection.



<h3>10. Use 2FA on all your registrar and hosting accounts</h3>



A weak password is all it takes to compromise your entire brand presence.



Enforce strong password policies and enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on registrar, control panel, and CMS logins to add an extra layer of protection.



<h3>11. Protect your brand by educating your team</h3>



Your internal and external teams are part of your security perimeter.



Provide ongoing education on phishing red flags, safe credential handling, and incident reporting procedures. Most security breaches start with human error, and this is where you can catch them first.



<h3>12. Monitor for fake social media profiles</h3>



Brand abuse often extends beyond your website. Impersonator accounts on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Facebook can harm your reputation fast. Use tools that alert you when fake profiles appear, and work with platforms to get them removed quickly.



<h3>13. Set up alerts for trademark violations to protect your brand</h3>



Automated tools can scan marketplaces, search engines, and social platforms for unauthorized use of your brand name, logos, or slogans. When spotted early, these violations are easier to resolve with takedown requests or legal actions.



<h2>Take control before someone else takes your brand</h2>



The threats are real: domain hijacking, phishing scams, DNS spoofing, typosquatting, impersonation, etc. And they’re only getting more sophisticated with the rise of AI-driven attacks.



The damage? A single security lapse can cost you customer trust, revenue, and years of hard-earned reputation. It doesn’t just hurt your business: it empowers someone else to profit off your brand.



At Openprovider, we’ve been helping businesses protect their domains, data, and reputations for over 20 years. With robust tools, a developer-friendly API, advanced DNS and SSL solutions, and memberships that give you access to domains at cost price, you can build a safer, smarter digital presence, at scale and on budget.Ready to take the next step? Explore our<a href="https://www.openprovider.com/membership-plans/"> Membership plans</a> or talk to our team about securing your domain portfolio with confidence.

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NameSilo has built a strong reputation in the domain industry. But if you’re managing domains at scale or running a business around reselling, you might eventually hit its limits.



Maybe you&#8217;re looking for better pricing. Faster automation. Or support that doesn’t leave you hanging.



Whatever the reason, if you’re starting to look beyond NameSilo in 2025, you’re not alone.



Let’s break down why resellers are moving on &#8211; and where to look next.



<h2 id="h-why-consider-alternatives-to-namesilo">Why consider alternatives to NameSilo?</h2>



NameSilo works well for individuals and small businesses. But as your portfolio grows, its platform might not scale with you.



Some reasons resellers switch include:



<ul>
<li>Pricing structure that can stall your margins: NameSilo’s tier-based reseller pricing adds a markup to all domain prices &#8211; even if you’re on the highest tier. This means that you are not maximizing your savings.</li>



<li>Limited focus on resellers: NameSilo wasn’t built from the ground up for resellers. That means fewer built-in tools to support automation, delegation, and integration with your systems.</li>



<li>Support that doesn’t go deep: When technical issues come up or you’re dealing with bulk changes, you’ll want a team that truly understands domain infrastructure. That’s not always what you get. </li>
</ul>



If your business relies on domains &#8211; whether you sell them or need them for your own infrastructure &#8211; there are alternatives that make things easier, faster, and more profitable.



<h2 id="h-namesilo-alternatives-worth-considering-in-2025">NameSilo alternatives worth considering in 2025</h2>



If you’re considering switching from NameSilo, you’re likely looking for more than just low-cost domains. Here’s how other domain platforms compare:



<ul>
<li>Openprovider: Unlike NameSilo, which mainly competes on low retail prices, Openprovider is built for resellers and businesses managing larger portfolios.. Its Membership-based pricing model gives you access to wholesale domain prices—what Openprovider pays the registry, without markup. That means predictable margins, especially at scale. With over 1,900 TLDs, API access, modules for automation platforms like WHMCS, and built-in services like SSL and email, Openprovider is more than a registrar &#8211; it’s an automation-ready platform for domain operations. If you’re <a href="https://www.openprovider.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">buying domain names to resell</a>, Openprovider is built to scale with you &#8211; whether you manage 100 domains or 100.000.</li>



<li>Namecheap: A popular choice for smaller portfolios, Namecheap offers clear pricing and a clean, user-friendly interface. It’s a favorite among individuals, small businesses, and developers. However, like NameSilo, it’s more focused on end users than high-volume resellers. While it does offer a reseller program, it lacks some of the advanced portfolio tools and margin control that larger businesses may need.</li>



<li>Dynadot: Dynadot strikes a balance between simplicity and features, offering tools like bulk search, domain folders, and an intuitive UI. It also supports API access and reseller pricing, but some resellers report that its feature depth and automation capabilities still trail behind dedicated reseller platforms.</li>



<li>Tucows (OpenSRS, Enom, Ascio): Tucows is a major backend provider that powers many registrar brands. Through the brands OpenSRS, Enom, and Ascio, they offer mature APIs, white-label services, and access to a broad range of TLDs. These platforms are built for resellers, but pricing is typically tiered and less transparent. Customer support and UI quality can vary depending on the brand.</li>



<li>CentralNic Reseller: A technical platform aimed at larger resellers and registrars, CentralNic Reseller offers access to 1,000+ TLDs, a strong API, and advanced DNS options. It’s a solid option if you need white-label capabilities and deep integration features. However, its prices are on the higher end compared to most other reseller-focused providers.</li>
</ul>



<h2 id="h-why-openprovider">Why Openprovider?</h2>



Openprovider is built with domain professionals in mind. Whether you’re managing hundreds of domains or tens of thousands, we offer a model that supports long-term growth &#8211; without adding unnecessary costs or complexity.



Here’s how we’re different:



<ul>
<li>Straightforward, wholesale pricing: At Openprovider, you get domains at cost price through our unique, subscription-based Membership model. You pay what we pay the registries &#8211; nothing more. No retail markups. No inflated renewal rates. Just consistent, transparent pricing that helps you build a sustainable business. This model means your margins aren’t eaten up by hidden fees, so you stay competitive &#8211; no matter the size of your portfolio.</li>



<li>1,900+ domain extensions: We offer one of the largest TLD catalogs in the industry—spanning everything from staples like .com, .net, and .org to high-growth niche TLDs like .ai, .tech, and .io, plus global ccTLDs like .de, .co.uk, .es, and .nl. Whether your customers are startups, local businesses, or global brands, you’ll always have the right domain to offer &#8211; without needing to maintain multiple registrar accounts.</li>



<li>Designed for portfolio management: Our platform is purpose-built for efficient domain operations. The control panel is fast and intuitive, and if you prefer automation, our RESTful API makes it easy to integrate directly with your systems. We also support integration with popular automation tools like WHMCS, HostBill, Clientexec, and Upmind &#8211; so you can automate bulk operations, sync data, and reduce manual admin.</li>



<li>Reseller-first product lineup We go beyond domains to help you grow revenue per customer. Offer value-added products like Sectigo SSL certificates, business email, spam filtering, and Premium DNS &#8211; all from a single platform and at reseller-friendly prices. Everything is designed to work with your systems from day one, so you can start reselling immediately &#8211; &nbsp; extra contracts, manual work, or switching tools.</li>



<li>Real support from real people: Openprovider has been independent for over 20 years, and we know the domain industry inside out. Our support team doesn’t follow scripts or send you to forums. When you contact us, you’ll talk to someone who understands domains, understands resellers, and actually wants to solve your problem.</li>
</ul>



<h2 id="h-the-best-namesilo-alternative-depends-on-your-business">The best NameSilo alternative depends on your business</h2>



If you’re registering the occasional domain, NameSilo might still be enough. But if you’re running a domain business &#8211; or building infrastructure for clients &#8211; Openprovider gives you the scale, tools, and pricing to grow sustainably.



Want to make domain reselling more profitable in 2025?


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