namespace.GUIDE / WEB3 DOMAINS

Who offers Web3 domains?

Explore ENS, Basenames, Unstoppable, SNS and Freename by product, purpose and cost model.

Who offers Web3 names, what you are buying and where to examine the costs.

Compare the exact product. A naming protocol, a subname issuer and a registrar can serve different purposes. These profiles explain the options without a paid ranking.

Ethereum naming

ENS

For readers using Ethereum identity and ENS records.

Cost model
Annual fee + gas
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Base identity

Basenames

For people who want a name in the Base ecosystem.

Cost model
Annual fee in ETH
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Web3 names + DNS

Unstoppable

Check whether the exact name is a Web3 asset or a renewable DNS domain.

Cost model
Depends on product
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Solana identity

SNS

Migration makes the exact suffix and supported app especially important.

Cost model
Check current registry
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Web3 domains & TLDs

Freename

For readers exploring custom extensions and registration royalties.

Cost model
Name + optional tools
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Start with your use case

Write down the wallet, network and task you need the name to support. Then read the provider profile and cost comparison. If a sales pitch includes income, examine the earning model and required spending before treating it as a benefit.

Coverage reviewed 22 October 2026. Profiles are based on official documentation. Directory order is editorial, not a score.