Comparison
ClientVPS vs. Porkbun: domain registrars, anonymity & suspension risk
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porkbun.com2 Nov 2026
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In short
- ClientVPS has the best score (7.0).
| Attribute | ClientVPSClientVPS | PorkbunPorkbun |
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| Overview | ||
| Score | good | good |
| Control & suspension riskWeight 25 % | 8.6 | 6.4 |
| AnonymityWeight 25 % | 6.7 | 5.8 |
| TrustWeight 20 % | 6.5 | 7.6 |
| Account securityWeight 10 % | 8.8 | 10.0 |
| JurisdictionWeight 10 % | 8.0 | 2.0 |
| CostsWeight 5 % | 0.1 | 9.6 |
| CommunityWeight 5 % | not scored | not scored |
| Basics | ||
| Registrar type (differs)same for all |
a reseller of another registrar
clientvps.com checked 2 Nov 2026
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- Domain registrar (Openprovider) and domain registries: the registrant details for domains you register or transfer.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
an ICANN-accredited registrar
porkbun.com checked 2 Nov 2026
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Porkbun is an amazingly awesome ICANN accredited domain name registrar based out of the Pacific Northwest.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Upstream registrar (differs)same for all |
Openprovider
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- Domain registrar (Openprovider) and domain registries: the registrant details for domains you register or transfer.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
not applicable
porkbun.com checked 2 Nov 2026
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Porkbun is an amazingly awesome ICANN accredited domain name registrar based out of the Pacific Northwest.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Add this value? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Domain registered insame for all |
your name
clientvps.com checked 2 Nov 2026
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The registrant is the legal owner of the domain. With false details you may be unable to prove the domain is yours, recover it or transfer it, and the registrar can suspend it. ID Protection hides you...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
your name
porkbun.com checked 2 Nov 2026
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- "You" and "Your" shall refer to Yourself as the customer and Your agents, including each person listed in Your account information as being associated with Your account and the registrant listed in...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Free DNS hostingsame for all |
Yes
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Includes custom nameservers and instant DNS record propagation. ID Protection is available as an add-on.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
Yes
porkbun.com checked 2 Nov 2026
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- ⚡ Free DNS management: Powered by Cloudflare for fast, reliable, always-on performance.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| APIsame for all | unknown |
Yes
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Everything you buy over the Porkbun API is paid from prepaid account credit.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Control & suspension risk | ||
| Abuse complaints (differs)same for all |
suspension only on a court order
clientvps.com checked 2 Nov 2026
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- Complaints about a server are handled under the law of the country where the server is located and under these Terms. A notice sent under another country's law does not by itself oblige us to act. -...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? History What does [s] mean? |
complaints reviewed before action
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- Porkbun only addresses DNS-related abuse in alignment with our ICANN contract. We cannot arbitrate content disputes or trademark issues.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Copyright complaints (DMCA)same for all |
DMCA notices not acted on
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- Complaints about a server are handled under the law of the country where the server is located and under these Terms. A notice sent under another country's law does not by itself oblige us to act. -...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
DMCA notices not acted on
porkbun.com checked 2 Nov 2026
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In situations where Porkbun is the registrar and/or DNS host but not the web host for the site you allege is infringing on your copyrighted material, we don't have the ability to remove specific conte...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? History What does [s] mean? |
| Notice before suspensionsame for all |
No
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- We may suspend or end a service at once if you break these Terms or do not pay.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
No
porkbun.com checked 2 Nov 2026
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You agree that Porkbun may terminate or suspend this Agreement or any part of its Services at any time, and without notice to You, in the event of a breach of this Agreement or if termination or suspe...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Auth code in the panelsame for all | unknown |
Yes
kb.porkbun.com checked 2 Nov 2026
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Grab the authorization code (also called an EPP key) to provide to your new registrar. From Domain Management, click the Details drop-down list and select "Get Authorization Code."Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Transfer-out feesame for all | unknown | unknown |
| Warrant canarysame for all | unknown | unknown |
| Transparency reportsame for all | unknown | unknown |
| Unknown for all | Transfer-out fee · Warrant canary · Transparency report | |
| Anonymity | ||
| Sign-up needs (differs)same for all |
an e-mail address
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| Opening an account | An e-mail address | Name, address and a payment card on file |Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
name and address
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You must submit the following with respect to You, the administrative, technical, and billing contacts for Your domain name registration(s) and other Services: name, postal address, e-mail address, vo...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Contact data checksame for all | unknown |
an e-mail confirmation
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It's true! We do sent legitimate emails suggesting that you take an action, including renewal and expiration notices, invoices and payment receipts, security notices about logins or password changes,...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| ID check (differs)same for all |
no ID check
clientvps.com checked 2 Nov 2026
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No. You can register and deploy servers using only a valid email address. We do not ask for passport scans, driver licenses, utility bills, or phone number SMS verifications.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
an ID check on suspicion
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In our years of operation, we've previously taken a number of steps short of ID verification to prevent abuse and continue to employ numerous strategies. Despite this, we've still seen an increasing v...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| WHOIS privacy (differs)same for all |
paid WHOIS privacy
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Not if you add ID Protection ($4.50 a year): your name, address, phone number and e-mail are then not published. Without it, your details can appear in the public WHOIS, although many registries redac...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
free WHOIS privacy, on by default
porkbun.com checked 2 Nov 2026
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That's where Private By Design, LLC comes in. For all domains that support it, we'll publish in the public WHOIS database the details of Private By Design as the registrant rather than your real info,...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Sign-up over Tor/VPNsame for all | unknown | unknown |
| Tor onion sitesame for all | unknown | unknown |
| Unknown for all | Sign-up over Tor/VPN · Tor onion site | |
| Account security | ||
| Two-factor loginsame for all | unknown |
an authenticator app, security keys
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Porkbun supports using a physical security key as a 2FA option for logging into your account. WebAuthn is a new W3C global standard for secure authentication on the web, supported by all leading brows...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Registry locksame for all | unknown | unknown |
| DNSSECsame for all |
Yes
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Register gTLDs and offshore ccTLDs (.com, .net, .is, .ch, .to) with optional ID Protection, DNSSEC protection, and cryptocurrency checkout.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
Yes
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- REGISTRY DNSSEC: This setting allows you to manage the DNSSEC record for your domain. If you're using third-party DNS nameservers on the domain, use this option to manage your DNSSEC record directly...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| PGP-encrypted e-mailsame for all | unknown | unknown |
| Unknown for all | Registry lock · PGP-encrypted e-mail | |
| Domain endings | ||
| Domain endings offeredsame for all |
25
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Extensions on sale25Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
unknown |
| Kinds of endingssame for all |
classic endings, new endings, country endings
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Register gTLDs and offshore ccTLDs (.com, .net, .is, .ch, .to) with optional ID Protection, DNSSEC protection, and cryptocurrency checkout.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
classic endings, new endings, country endings
api.porkbun.com checked 2 Nov 2026
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"de": { "coupons": [], "registration": "2.90", "renewal": "4.07", "transfer": "5.10" },Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Notable endings (differs)same for all |
Com, Net, Org, Io, Co, Xyz, Me, Is, Ch, To, Cc, Ws
clientvps.com checked 2 Nov 2026
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Popular:.com $20.99/yr.net $26.99/yr.org $24.99/yr.is $39.99/yr.ch $25.99/yrChecked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? + 3 moreComNetOrgIoCoXyzMeIsChToCcWsAiAppDev |
Com, Net, Org, Io, Co, Xyz, Me, To, Cc, Ws, Eu, De
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"com": { "coupons": [], "registration": "11.81", "renewal": "11.81", "transfer": "11.81" },Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? + 4 moreComNetOrgIoCoXyzMeToCcWsEuDeUkAiAppDev |
| Payment | ||
| Pay with (differs)same for all |
BTC, ETH, USDT, LTC, XMR
clientvps.com checked 2 Nov 2026
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At checkout we accept cryptocurrency only: Bitcoin, Monero, USDT, Ethereum, Litecoin and other coins, paid per invoice or from a crypto-topped account balance. Verified customers can also arrange a Pa...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
USDC
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This is the same "Use Crypto" option as on porkbun.com: USDC on the Base network, through Coinbase Business.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Payment chains (differs)same for all |
Bitcoin, Lightning, Ethereum, Tron, Litecoin
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We accept Bitcoin (BTC via on-chain & Lightning), Monero (XMR), Tether (USDT on TRC-20 and ERC-20), Ethereum (ETH), and Litecoin (LTC) via automated Plisio gateway integration.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
Base
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This is the same "Use Crypto" option as on porkbun.com: USDC on the Base network, through Coinbase Business.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Other payment methods (differs)same for all |
card, PayPal
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- Customers who have completed an optional identity check with our team can also arrange a PayPal or card payment through support. The identity check is never required, and cryptocurrency payments do...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
card, PayPal, bank transfer
kb.porkbun.com checked 2 Nov 2026
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ACH bank transfers with Porkbun are only supported for US bank accounts and require an ID verification to be completed. Please contact support if this process has not yet been completed for your accou...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? History What does [s] mean? |
| Prices | ||
| .com registration (1st year) (differs)same for all |
30.00 USD
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| .com | Verisign · United States | Anyone, worldwide | $30.00 | $51.99 |Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? History What does [s] mean? |
11.81 USD
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"com": { "coupons": [], "registration": "11.81", "renewal": "11.81", "transfer": "11.81" },Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| .com renewal per year (differs)same for all |
51.99 USD
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| .com | Verisign · United States | Anyone, worldwide | $30.00 | $51.99 |Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? History What does [s] mean? |
11.81 USD
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"com": { "coupons": [], "registration": "11.81", "renewal": "11.81", "transfer": "11.81" },Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| .com transfer insame for all | unknown |
11.81 USD
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"com": { "coupons": [], "registration": "11.81", "renewal": "11.81", "transfer": "11.81" },Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| WHOIS privacy per year (differs)same for all |
4.50 USD
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Not if you add ID Protection ($4.50 a year): your name, address, phone number and e-mail are then not published. Without it, your details can appear in the public WHOIS, although many registries redac...Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
0.00 USD
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Porkbun includes FREE WHOIS Privacy for all participating domains. To get started, grab a domain name.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
| Trust | ||
| Support channels (differs)same for all |
an e-mail confirmation, tickets
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Questions about these Terms? Open a support ticket from your client area or email [email protected].Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
an e-mail confirmation, live chat, a phone check
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Chat Support Every day, 9AM - 5PM Pacific Time Weekends and holidays included. If chat is full, you'll see an email option instead.Checked Verified Check overdue · last 2 Nov 2026 Value wrong? Unchanged since 2 Nov 2026 What does [s] mean? |
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