.com vs .org
The classic commercial-vs-nonprofit TLD comparison. Both are legacy gTLDs with unrestricted registration, but .org carries a strong association with nonprofits, charities, and open-source projects while .com signals commercial intent.
Choose .com if you are building a commercial business or startup. Choose .org if you are a nonprofit, open-source project, or community organization seeking credibility and trust.
| Feature | .com | .org |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Commercial | Organization |
| Type | Generic | Generic |
| Registry | VeriSign, Inc. | Public Interest Registry (PIR) |
| Registered Domains | 160.000.000 | 10.800.000 |
| Year Introduced | 1985 | 1985 |
| DNSSEC | ✓ | ✓ |