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’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 – and where to look next.
Why consider alternatives to NameSilo?
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:
- Pricing structure that can stall your margins: NameSilo’s tier-based reseller pricing adds a markup to all domain prices – even if you’re on the highest tier. This means that you are not maximizing your savings.
- 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.
- 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.
If your business relies on domains – whether you sell them or need them for your own infrastructure – there are alternatives that make things easier, faster, and more profitable.
NameSilo alternatives worth considering in 2025
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:
- 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 – it’s an automation-ready platform for domain operations. If you’re buying domain names to resell, Openprovider is built to scale with you – whether you manage 100 domains or 100.000.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Why Openprovider?
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 – without adding unnecessary costs or complexity.
Here’s how we’re different:
- 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 – 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 – no matter the size of your portfolio.
- 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 – without needing to maintain multiple registrar accounts.
- 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 – so you can automate bulk operations, sync data, and reduce manual admin.
- 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 – 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 – extra contracts, manual work, or switching tools. - 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.
The best NameSilo alternative depends on your business
If you’re registering the occasional domain, NameSilo might still be enough.
But if you’re running a domain business – or building infrastructure for clients – Openprovider gives you the scale, tools, and pricing to grow sustainably.
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