Alternative to Namecheap?

Question

I really liked this company. However, persistence of the web is too important for me to trust that 10 years from now, something I write on a website will be deemed unacceptable and everything gets flushed. Domains are the ultimate form of control and having a whole country banned just blows my mind. What about dissent from within? What about services that might keep the conversation going?I'm hoping for recommendations for companies that have a history of supporting the free and open web no matter the hot item of the day / year / decade.

version_five · Accepted Answer

I'd like to switch away from namecheap as well, but realistically, if the mob comes for you, you're sol I think unless maybe there is a dark web solution.I use AWS, Microsoft, google, etc, (not to mention Canadian banks) I think all of those are just as likely as namecheap to be subject to political whims. And of you cant pay whichever provider you use, the point is moot anyway. Maybe having redundant providers that are as politically decoupled as possible is a potential hedge?

lmarcos · Answer

Gandi. Been a customer for years. Zero complaints.

Engineering-MD · Answer

While I understand your point, withdrawing your services to a nation that is invading your country does seem reasonable (to me anyway), and I can see many companies doing something similar when push comes to shove.

prirun · Answer

I have used NameSilo for many years, since it was a couple of guys starting it.

janedoegrrr · Answer

Hmm, Cloudflare maybe? https://www.cloudflare.com/products/registrar/

foxbee · Answer

I switched to Google and it's been great. The UI/UX around management is much better/easier.

emmo · Answer

https://www.nearlyfreespeech.net/ are good.

thatcat · Answer

Njalla has some protection promises