Decide whether nameserver choice or a no-markup registration model fits the domain.
Cloudflare Registrar requires Cloudflare nameservers and describes registration at cost without markup. Gandi allows external DNS and publishes a specific standard .com renewal. Because the exact Cloudflare quote is still missing, this comparison establishes the DNS tradeoff rather than a numerical price winner. [3] [1] [4] [2]
| THE DETAILSFind your fit. | GandiRead research review | Cloudflare RegistrarView profile |
|---|---|---|
| What you get | Domain registration with LiveDNS and DNSSEC listed among included services. [1] | Domain registration [2] |
| .com · first year | US$11.00 for a standard one-year .com registration in the U.S. view, before applicable tax. [1] | Registry + ICANN costs, without markup. Exact .com quote not verified. [2] |
| .com · annual renewal | US$38.38 standard one-year renewal. Advertised US$34.54/year requires a 2–9-year renewal term; tax and checkout conditions apply. [1] | Same no-markup model. Exact .com quote not verified. [2] |
| Nameserver choice | LiveDNS or external nameservers. Switching away deactivates an optional Premium DNS service. [3] | Cloudflare nameservers required. [4] |
| Contact privacy | Free, default WHOIS redaction with extension-specific exceptions. State, country, anonymized email and applicable company name may remain visible. [5] | WHOIS contact-data redaction included. [2] |
| Affiliate status | Customer referrals reward discount codes, not documented cash commission. A qualifying friend’s first order must reach US$3; the third referral has a different reward. [6] | A registrar commission program was not established from the checked product documentation. [2] |
| Consider it forATN assessment | A registrar whose renewal bill and included services justify the ongoing cost for your domain; compare the exact term. [1] [3] | A site already using, or planning to use, Cloudflare DNS. [4] |
Domain registration only. Hosting plans and permission to host adult content require a separate check. USD snapshots are for standard, non-premium .com domains; promotions, taxes and checkout totals can vary.
A service that requires its own nameservers conflicts with Cloudflare Registrar’s documented requirement. Gandi permits external nameservers, although leaving LiveDNS deactivates optional Premium DNS. Confirm the website and email records before any migration. [4] [3]
Gandi shows a standard annual renewal and a separate longer-term promotion. Cloudflare’s no-markup statement does not provide a checkout total here. Obtain a one-year quote for the same non-premium .com before comparing recurring cost. [1] [2]
Gandi documents fields that can remain visible after WHOIS redaction. Cloudflare also describes redaction subject to registry rules. Check the actual extension; neither registrar’s privacy description is a promise to conceal every contact attribute. [5] [2]
Research based · No hands-on testing or numeric scores · Direct links, no affiliate tracking. Our editorial standards
Compare .com renewal pricesThe standard renewal gap is more consequential than the small registration difference.
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