If you’re a domain reseller still relying on Network Solutions, you’ve probably felt the friction: rigid pricing, limited automation, and a dated reseller setup.
In a market where margins are thin and client expectations are high, sticking with legacy platforms can slow you down.
That’s why more resellers today are switching to a Network Solutions alternative.
Openprovider is built with a reseller-first mindset, offering transparent Membership-based pricing, full automation through API integrations, and access to one of the broadest TLD portfolios worldwide.
Add to that seamless bulk transfers, robust DNS management, and dedicated support, and it becomes clear why Openprovider is the modern alternative to Network Solutions.
In this article, we’ll unpack the main differences between Network Solutions and Openprovider, so you can see why thousands of agencies, hosters, and IT providers have already made the move.
This guide’s goal is not to discredit the mentioned brands. It aims to offer an objective comparison based on industry expertise, publicly available data, customer feedback, and internal product testing as of September 2025.
Network solutions vs Openprovider at a glance
| Area | Openprovider | Network Solutions |
| Pricing | Membership model with registry-cost domains; predictable margins. | Traditional retail pricing with multi-year discounts; higher per-item rates on core security products. |
| Automation and API | Full-featured API, integration with WHMCS, Blesta, and other modules, together with an easy Reseller Control Panel. | Public info emphasizes retail flows; automation depth varies by product. |
| TLD coverage | Near-global catalog with 1,900+ TLDs and direct accreditations and trusted partners. | Popular TLDs covered; portfolio oriented to retail buyers. |
| Bulk transfers | Streamlined tools, migration help, and unified billing for portfolios. | Retail-centric transfer flows can add overhead at scale. |
| SSL control | Broad catalog, automated issuance, and renewals through API. | Premium tiers are priced at retail; issuance guided via retail UX. |
| DNS management | Free DNS plus Premium DNS (anycast, DDoS protection) with API control. | DNS tools designed for retail users. |
| Support | Reseller-first assistance and priority support for members. | Retail support model. |
Pricing and Membership-based model
Traditional markups, hidden fees, and complex discount structures make it hard to forecast margins. For agencies and hosters that manage hundreds of domains, that unpredictability hurts profits.
Openprovider flips the model with transparent Membership plans.
With a flat annual fee, you access domains at registry cost and remove hidden extras. This lowers the total cost of ownership and makes margins predictable as you scale. Multiple Membership tiers fit small agencies through enterprise hosters.
Automation and API control
Modern resellers need efficiency, not manual work.
Openprovider’s Reseller Control Panel and API let you integrate domain registration, DNS management, and SSL provisioning into your own stack.
In fact, our internal survey on 187 domain resellers, including hosting providers and web agencies show consistent API adoption, with the number of transactions growing as the domain portfolio grows.
Whether you run WHMCS, Blesta, ISP BillManager 5, Hostbill, Atomia, Hostfact, or custom workflows, automation reduces errors and saves time.
Expanded TLD and service portfolio
Network Solutions has a limited range of extensions and add-on services, often forcing resellers to maintain multiple vendor accounts. That fragmentation adds cost, complexity, and overhead.
Openprovider, on the other hand, provides access to nearly every extension available worldwide with 1,900+ TLDs, thanks to over 179 direct accreditations and trusted third-party partners.
From mainstream gTLDs like .com, .net, and .org, to regional ccTLDs and trending new gTLDs, resellers can serve clients globally without juggling multiple registrars.
Beyond domains, Openprovider’s marketplace includes SSL certificates, premium DNS, Plesk licenses, business email, and advanced security add-ons like EasyDMARC. This wider portfolio enables resellers to bundle services and increase ARPU while consolidating everything under one roof.
Bulk transfers made simple
Migrating hundreds or thousands of domains from Network Solutions might be a logistical nightmare: as of September 2025, this bulk operation seems to not be shown in their online resources.
Other critical factors resellers would want to explore are API setup rules and automation conditions, downtime, and support consistency for domain portfolios.
Openprovider has optimized the bulk transfer process to minimize hassle. With automated tools, dedicated transfer support, and transparent communication, large portfolios can be moved quickly and securely.
For resellers juggling renewals across multiple registrars, consolidation under Openprovider means predictable billing, unified expiry management, and less time wasted on fragmented processes.
SSL control
Network Solutions has historically struggled with streamlined SSL provisioning, making it difficult for resellers to manage certificates efficiently across client sites. Slow issuance and lack of automation can quickly become bottlenecks for agencies that need to deploy certificates at scale.
Openprovider removes those roadblocks. With a broad range of SSL options (including DV, OV, and EV certificates), plus automation through its API, resellers can provision and renew certificates seamlessly.
To reduce security risks, ensure compliance with modern standards, and enhance client trust, browse SSL solutions.
Why advanced security and at what cost?
For high-stakes websites and e-commerce, premium SSLs do more than encrypt.
Extended Validation (EV) adds rigorous business identity checks that deter phishing and reassure shoppers at checkout, while Wildcard SSL secures unlimited subdomains so you can roll out protection consistently and avoid gaps.
In other words, these premium services safeguard checkout data, reinforce brand trust, and reduce compliance risk.
With Network Solutions, the issue might be the cost: EV certificates are about $329.89 per year and wildcards at about $384.89 per year on 2-year terms, which can make portfolios expensive to secure.
With Openprovider, resellers access discounted SSL pricing through Membership benefits (from 6,99$/year), so you can offer premium coverage with substantial margin.
Ad-hoc DNS management for resellers
Managing DNS through Network Solutions often means outdated interfaces and limited features. For agencies and hosters, every manual DNS change eats into billable time and increases the risk of errors.
Openprovider provides both a free DNS service and a Premium DNS option powered by Sectigo. The latter supports anycast routing, DDoS protection, and advanced zone management. Combined with full API support, resellers can integrate DNS provisioning into their platforms, ensuring fast and reliable updates without manual overhead.
Support that understands resellers
Support is often the breaking point with legacy providers. Network Solutions has been criticized for long response times and limited reseller-first assistance, leaving resellers to troubleshoot on their own.
At Openprovider, dedicated support teams understand the needs of resellers, whether it’s portfolio migration, DNS troubleshooting, or API configuration.
Are you in doubt about our services or in need of assistance? Contact our support team.
Conclusion – choosing a Network Solutions alternative
For resellers who want to grow without being held back by outdated systems, Openprovider stands out as the modern alternative to Network Solutions.
With predictable Membership pricing, a fully automated API-driven platform, one of the largest TLD portfolios in the industry, and strong reseller-focused support, Openprovider helps agencies, hosters, and IT providers cut costs while scaling their services.
If you’re ready to leave legacy limitations behind, now is the time to explore Openprovider and join thousands of resellers already benefiting from a forward-looking platform.
