Gandi alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank All domain name registrars

Top picks

Best overall
Cloudflare Registrar
Paid

Common reasons people leave Gandi: included SSL and mailboxes are only free for the first year, and usually pricier than at-cost registrars like Cloudflare. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Gandi, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Cloudflare Registrar currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Cloudflare Registrar	Paid	—	No	Web	4 of 4	83.8
2	Squarespace Domains	Paid	—	No	Web	5 of 5	61.8

1. Cloudflare RegistrarTop pick
Best for: Developers and teams already using Cloudflare who want at-cost domain renewals
PaidWeb
83.8
score / 100
Why switch from Gandi
Sells domains at wholesale cost with no markup, though it requires Cloudflare DNS.
Pros
No markup on registration, transfer or renewal
Free DNS, CDN, SSL and one-click DNSSEC
WHOIS redaction on by default
Cons
Domains must use Cloudflare's nameservers
Supports fewer extensions than the largest registrars
No bundled web hosting or mailbox hosting
Visit Cloudflare Registrar Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Cloudflare Registrar a good Gandi alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Pricing
At cost, no markup
Checked Nov 8, 2026cloudflare.com(opens source in a new tab)
Extensions
430+ TLDs
Checked Nov 8, 2026cloudflare.com(opens source in a new tab)
DNSSEC
Free, one-click
Checked Nov 8, 2026cloudflare.com(opens source in a new tab)
WHOIS privacy
Free redaction by default
Checked Nov 8, 2026cloudflare.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Squarespace Domains
Best for: People who want a simple registrar with privacy and forwarding included
PaidWeb
61.8
score / 100
Why switch from Gandi
Clean interface and free privacy, convenient if you build your site on Squarespace.
Pros
WHOIS privacy, SSL and email forwarding included
Prices shown with taxes and fees included
Familiar interface for former Google Domains users
No Squarespace website required
Cons
Renewal prices are higher than at-cost registrars like Cloudflare
No web hosting unless you buy a Squarespace site
Email hosting is only through Google Workspace
Visit Squarespace Domains Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Squarespace Domains a good Gandi alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
WHOIS privacy
Included for eligible domains
Checked Nov 8, 2026domains.squarespace.com(opens source in a new tab)
Extensions
400+
Checked Nov 8, 2026domains.squarespace.com(opens source in a new tab)
Website required
No
Checked Nov 8, 2026domains.squarespace.com(opens source in a new tab)
Accreditation
ICANN-accredited registrar
Checked Nov 8, 2026domains.squarespace.com(opens source in a new tab)
Google Domains
Former Google Domains users moved here
Checked Nov 8, 2026domains.squarespace.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Gandi alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Gandi alternative for most people

Cloudflare Registrar

Sells domains at wholesale cost with no markup, though it requires Cloudflare DNS.

Best Gandi alternative for working in the browser

Squarespace Domains

Clean interface and free privacy, convenient if you build your site on Squarespace.

Gandi alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Gandi?

Cloudflare Registrar ranks first right now. Sells domains at wholesale cost with no markup, though it requires Cloudflare DNS.

Gandi vs Cloudflare Registrar: what's the difference?

Both Gandi and Cloudflare Registrar are paid products. Both run on Web.

Is Gandi free?

Gandi is a paid product. VPS starting price: €5.00 per month excl. tax. Checked on Gandi's own site, November 2026.

Is there a free alternative to Gandi?

None of the 2 alternatives we track has a free plan; all are paid, though some offer trials.

Is there an open-source alternative to Gandi?

None of the 2 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Gandi?

The complaints we hear most: included SSL and mailboxes are only free for the first year; usually pricier than at-cost registrars like Cloudflare; bundles and upsells make the true renewal cost less obvious.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Gandi, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.