Comparison

Afternic vs NameSilo

Afternic lands on Depends, and NameSilo lands on Worth it.

Afternic

Depends

Confidence: Medium

Buy if you're a domain investor who wants maximum buyer exposure via Fast Transfer distribution across registrars.

Worth it

Confidence: Medium

NameSilo is a solid pick for individuals and small businesses that just need domains cheaply, with free privacy and reliable basics.

Afternic versus NameSilo
Compare	Afternic	NameSilo
Verdict	Depends	Worth it
Best for	Domain investors with portfolios	Budget domain buyers
Who it's not for	First-timers selling a single mediocre domain . fees and friction eat small sales	Anyone expecting premium phone support and hand-holding
Privacy	GoDaddy-owned; 2021 security hole reported, alleged Nov 2025 database leak disputed, and transfer-auth phishing is a real risk.¹²	Mixed: no public CVEs, but a disclosed company breach and recurring appearance in abuse reporting.
Support quality	Sales stuck in limbo for weeks; cancellations blamed on sellers	Friendly support praised; consumer complaint sites tell a mixed story.
Public sentiment	Mixed: sellers value the buyer reach and Fast Transfer network but report slow support, stuck listings, and payout frustrations.^⁶	Users praise low prices and reliability, but complaints about rising prices, fund policies, and dispute handling recur.
Biggest gotcha	Transfer-authorization emails are phishing vectors; one documented domain theft¹⁰	Account funds are prepaid and reportedly non-withdrawable . spendable only at NameSilo.

First-timers selling a single mediocre domain . fees and friction eat small sales
Anyone needing fast payouts or responsive support . remittance complaints are documented
Sellers allergic to commissions and per-payout wire fees
Buyers unwilling to scrutinize transfer-authorization emails for phishing