Network Solutions review 2026
The original .com registrar, still trading on the name: the highest prices we recorded and privacy as a paid extra
Is the Network Solutions Worth It?
The first registrar. Network Solutions ranks last on price by a wide margin, and price is 35% of the score. Enterprises with account managers and legacy portfolios have reasons to stay; a new registrant does not. We list it because people search for it, not because we would choose it.
Network Solutions Pros & Cons
- Phone support and account managers for large portfolios
- Longest track record of any registrar
- Premium domain brokerage
- $39.99 .com renewal — nearly four times Porkbun
- Privacy is $9.99 a year extra
- Checkout and transfer-out are heavy with offers
Network Solutions at a Glance
Rubric v1: Pricing 35 · Privacy & security 25 · Management 20 · Support 20. Score = Σ ÷ 10, locked Sep 11, 2026. How we rank.
Where to buy — prices checked Sep 11, 2026
Network Solutions specifications
Why it scored 5.2
Network Solutions ranks last on price by a wide margin, and price is 35% of the score. Enterprises with account managers and legacy portfolios have reasons to stay; a new registrant does not. We list it because people search for it, not because we would choose it.
Where it loses
Pricing — $39.99 renewal plus paid privacy.
Still the right pick for
Enterprise portfolios with an account manager.