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Modusdom vs. Porkbun
Honest answer up front: Porkbun is cheaper, and they're one of the most transparent registrars out there. We won't pretend otherwise. The question is whether you want to do it yourself or have it done for you.
Full disclosure: We're biased — this is our comparison. Numbers are Porkbun's public list prices (sampled June 2026) and our published rates. If a figure is out of date, email hello@modusdom.com and we'll correct it.
Quick verdict
- Pick Porkbun if: you're comfortable in a control panel, you want the lowest honest price and a huge selection of endings, and you're happy setting up your own email and DNS.
- Pick Modusdom if: you'd rather a real person set up your domain and business email for you, give you one invoice, and pick up where you have a question — and you don't mind paying a few dollars more for that.
Side-by-side
| Feature | Modusdom | Porkbun |
|---|---|---|
| .com price | $19.99/yr, every year | ~$11/yr — cheaper, and transparent about renewal |
| WHOIS privacy | Free | Free |
| SSL certificate | We point you to free Let's Encrypt where it fits; paid Sectigo if you need it | Free SSL included |
| TLD selection | ~250 endings | 600+ endings, often cheapest on niche ones |
| Checkout upsells | None pre-ticked | None — clean checkout |
| Email at your domain | $5/mo, set up for you with deliverability configured | Paid email add-on, self-serve setup |
| Done-for-you setup | Yes — domain + email + DNS configured for you | Self-serve; you do the setup |
| Customer support | Email + scheduled call, often the same human each time | Email support, well-regarded and friendly |
| Transfer out | $0, one-click unlock + code emailed | Free |
Where Porkbun genuinely wins
- Price. They're meaningfully cheaper on most endings, and they're honest about it. If cost is your top priority, Porkbun is hard to beat.
- Selection. 600+ endings, frequently the lowest price on the unusual ones.
- Free SSL and a clean checkout. No upsell games, ever.
Where we genuinely win
- It's done for you. The difference isn't features — it's that you don't have to do any of it. We register, point DNS, and stand up working email so you can get back to your business.
- Email that actually lands. We configure your mail so it reaches the inbox instead of spam. Most registrars leave that to you.
- A human to call on. One person, one invoice, same-day replies.
So who is Modusdom for?
If you're technical and price-sensitive, Porkbun is an excellent, honest choice and we'd tell you so. Modusdom is for the business owner who doesn't want to learn what a DNS record is — who'd rather pay a little more and have it handled. We'd rather you pick the right registrar than make the wrong sale.