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Google Domains

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.com

$12.00

Cloud
per year

.net

$12.00

Cloud
per year

.org

$12.00

Cloud
per year

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  • No setup fee

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  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Product Details

What is Google Domains?

Google Domains Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo
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Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
[Google Domains is] very simplistic and easy to use, so it's very straightforward to register a new domain but it doesn't have some features that other services provide. Also, the integration with other Google Services and domain search tool is amazing.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
If the absolute cheapest price or a very custom extension for your domain is a huge priority for you, you might want to look at a competitor. But for easy linking up with any of your other Google services (e.g., Gmail and Google Analytics), top-notch security features, and easy email forwarding setup, Google Domains is a great service for getting a website started.
January 22, 2021

The. Best. Registrar.

Nancy Chorpenning | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
After having domain management spread across several registrars, it is such a relief to have everything in one place. And using one clear, simple solution rather than having to figure out a new navigation and approach to different registrars is a relief! That it has a simple to use and understand interface is icing on the cake. I also appreciate how mobile-friendly this app is! Can’t think of another registrar I can say that about. And if you use Google Office for your business, this becomes a no-brainer.
September 23, 2019

So Simple to Use

JaCoby Marston, CPA | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
If you have limited knowledge about how domains work and how to purchase one, then Google Domains is the place to shop. Google Domains is designed by the same company who brought you Gmail and Chrome Web Browser, both products which are amazing. I love Google Domains because it is so easy to purchase a new domain, and it is super easy to maintain your purchased domain. The pricing is very affordable, and you do not have to jump through hoops for a great deal.
Suzy Vera, MBA | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
For us, Google Domains is a great product. It hosts our sites and emails with LOADS of space. We are a small to medium-sized business that services about 500 clients a day and have a good amount of web traffic. It may not be the best for a very large company as I am not sure how scalable it is.
Lori Scarmardo | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I believe it is well suited for the average small business owner, artists or musician who is looking to create and maintain their own website without the need for specialized coding or design knowledge. It allows anyone to create a professional, robust web presence to support their business quickly and easily.
David H. Deans | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
If you are experienced with Domain Registration services, then Google Domains is an excellent low-cost service provider with the features that most users require. If you utilize other Google services (such as the G-suite), then you will appreciate the common user interface for their SaaS offerings. Users without prior experience with Domain Registration services may find the configuration process too complicated and the support options inadequate for their needs.
Cameron Aubernon | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Do you want your own URL? Do you already use Google's products and services at work and at home? Do you not want to have to think too hard about how to set up and pay for your dream URL? Then Google Domains will be your best friend. You simply can't go wrong, unless you don't want a URL, of course.
Renea Hanks | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Google Domains is well suited for any company that wants simple pricing with no games and a need to link their professional email same day. This will get it done quickly. Google Domains also makes it incredibly easy to verify your website for Google Search Console and Google Webmasters. Being able to link it to My Business Google account is another great point and verification is obviously faster.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
One huge benefit to using Google Domains is that everything can potentially and likely be linked together - mail, spreadsheets, documents, domains, etc. It is easy to find once in your account, and it's also pretty cost-effective, from what I've seen. Google Domains is definitely efficient and worth checking out. While it does not offer support for all domains, it has access to a majority of them, which is more than I can say about certain competing products.
Erin Ruoff | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Single domain users and small businesses, yes. Great for those just needing one domain and an easy interface to build or buy their website. For those with a bunch of domain names to house them all, Google Domains isn’t the place for you. They are lacking in the bulking capabilities that GoDaddy and HostGator provide.
Brad Price | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Honestly, I can't think of a scenario where Google Domains is not well suited. If you're seeking to buy and maintain a domain, link to other platforms and keep everything centralized and easy, I think Google Domains is your best bet. Reliable, easy and consistent. I would recommend the platform to anybody.
Becky Jewell Laughton | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I've seen Google Domains work perfectly and perform well for companies of 10 - 100 people, or it is good for just the executive tier of a larger organization to use. There are so many integrations you can run with Google Domains - Salesforce, Zendesk - half of the ROI is the ease of use of Google Domains, the other half is that just about every company has an integration that can run with it.
Tyler Longren | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
If you're registering a domain name, chances are Google Domains is all you need. Unless you need a specific TLD that Google doesn't have the ability to sell, you'll be able to register .com, .net, .io, .org and many other TLD's. Especially well suited if you're already using Google for other things. If you're unsure of Google's ability to adhere to the "don't be evil" phrase, you may want to stay away from Google Domains.
Brian Chung | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
It's great for anyone that wants to buy a domain. It's easy to use and easy to understand. If you are brand new to the website world, google domains is the easiest to understand (vs. GoDaddy), especially if you are already using to existing Google products. If you are low on money, then go with another domain service - they usually have coupon codes to make it less than $2 for your first year.
Jared DeLong | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I'm not sure what areas it would be less appropriate. I think buying a domain name is a pretty simple task. The only situation I can see it maybe not being an advantage is if you wanted to use a tool like GoDaddy's website builder or something that integrates with your domain.
Paul Lipman | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • Simple and quick way to set up your domains and transfer them as well. Good link to G Suite Admin Console.
  • Good reminders when you need to renew your system.
  • Easy ability to perform domain forwarding.
  • Allows you to choose custom name servers.
  • Ability to customize your resource records easily, although needs some work on detailing this for the novice.
Matthew Hardesty | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Google Domains is great for people and businesses that want to buy (or transfer in) domains. It's really easy to set them up quickly without trying to dig around to find common domain management options. However, it's not so great if you are looking to auction off domains or if you need to buy SSL certificates and hosting from the same company (since those aren't offered yet).
Michael Prentice | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
It's the best option out there for registering domains that need to be managed by only one person. For many cases, especially in consulting, this is unacceptable as the domain may need to be managed by multiple administrators. Other services support this, but Google Domains does not have this feature yet.
September 02, 2016

Google Domains

Zachary Yaro | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Google Domains is excellent if you want to use Google Apps or Google Cloud Platform with your domain, as it makes setting up that integration very simple and straightforward. If you want a cheap domain and/or do not care about private registration, other competitors might be a little bit cheaper.
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