Head-to-head / .org vs .com
.org vs .com
Verdict: it depends — and here’s exactly on what.
Not actually competitors — they're different claims. .org claims mission; .com claims commerce. A nonprofit on .com looks like it has something to sell; a for-profit on .org looks like it's hiding the pricing page. Pick the one that tells the truth about your entity and grab the other defensively if it's cheap.
Side by side
| .org | .com | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Typical price | ~$10–14/yr | ~$10–15/yr |
| Around since | 1985 | 1985 |
| Type | generic | generic |
| One-liner | The trust TLD. Unbeatable for nonprofits, open source, and communities — misplaced on a for-profit startup. | Still the king. If the .com is available and affordable, stop reading and buy it. |
Deeper dives: the full .org review and the full .com review. Not sure a name is even free? Here’s how to check a domain the honest way.