Updated October 18, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team
checkdomain vs Site123
checkdomain
Site123
Higher score in this comparison
checkdomain vs Site123: the differences
| Compare | checkdomainReviewVisitVisit | Site123ReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €9.90 | $10.80 |
| Free plan | No | YesHas it |
| E-commerce plan price | €23.90 | $10.80 |
| Builder type | Site, Store | Site, Store, LandingCovers more |
| Free trial length | 14 days | Not confirmed |
| Templates | 150 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Transaction fee (0%).
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Key differences
- Site123 scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
- Free plan: only Site123.
- Audience: only checkdomain offers Enterprise.
- Pricing model: only checkdomain offers Free trial.
- Pricing model: only Site123 offers Free plan.
- Builder type: only Site123 offers Landing.
Our verdict on each
checkdomain
checkdomain suits small businesses and beginners seeking German hosted domains plus hosting under checkdomain GmbH, with .com first year at €0.84 keeping entry low while renewals apply separately. Support through email, phone and help centre adds reassurance for owners managing sites and mail without switching providers.
Site123
Site123 suits beginners and small businesses that want one builder for sites, stores and landing pages. The free plan lets a shop start at no cost, the transaction fee is 0%, and plans start at $10.80 in a ranking where entry prices run to €587.56.
Score breakdown
| Area | checkdomain | Site123 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4Entry stays low with .com first year at €0.84 and transfer at €0. | 9.6Higher |
| Offer | 9.4HigherHosting covers shared, wordpress and email with mail and builder paths in Germany. | 8.8 |
| Trust | 8.0Company is checkdomain GmbH in DE with defined support paths. | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | checkdomain | Site123 |
|---|---|---|
| Website builders | 13 of 370 | 5 of 370 |
| Ecommerce platforms | 9 of 190 | 5 of 190 |
What we checked
checkdomain
- checkdomain.de: 9 facts, checked September 29, 2026
Site123
- site123.com: 9 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | checkdomain | Site123 |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Beginners, Small business, EnterpriseCovers more | Beginners, Small business |
| Pricing model | Free trial | Free plan |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | SITE123 LTD |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Chat, Email, Help centre |
Web hosting
| Fact | checkdomain | Site123 |
|---|---|---|
| Intro price | €1.99 to €6.99 | Not confirmed |
| Renewal price | €5.90 to €27.90 | Not confirmed |
| Hosting types | Shared, Wordpress, Email, Website builder | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | 14 days | Not confirmed |
| Websites allowed | 1 website | Not confirmed |
| Features | Free SSL, Backups, Email | Not confirmed |
| Uptime guarantee | 99% | Not confirmed |
| Data centres | Germany | Not confirmed |
| Intro price term (months) | 1 to 12 months | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | checkdomain | Site123 | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transaction fee | 0%at the median | 0%at the median | 0% |
| Free trial length | 14 daysat the median | Not confirmed | 14 days |
| Templates | 150at the median | Not confirmed | 150 |
Median across 141 listed software products.
Pros and cons
checkdomain
Pros
- Low .com first year at €0.84, below easyname at €0.89
- Free .com transfer at €0 for consolidating domains without an entry fee
- Hosting range spans shared, wordpress and email with data centres in Germany
Cons
- Ongoing .com cost moves to €28.68 after the low .com first year at €0.84
- Hosting renewal for the hosting range runs €5.90 to €27.90, above intro hosting at €1.99 to €6.99
- Free plan is unavailable, so evaluation rests on trial lasting 14 days
Site123
Pros
- No transaction fee, the lowest in the 1 rank of 78 on that measure
- Entry price of $10.80 sits below the €7.89 median for website builders
- A free plan exists, so testing and a small store can start at no cost
Cons
- The paid entry point starts at $10.80, so a free plan cannot carry a full store indefinitely
- Support runs on chat, email and help centre, with no phone line listed for urgent store issues
- Pricing is listed for a free plan only, so the paid tiers are compared at $10.80 rather than per feature
Who each suits
checkdomain
Who it suits
- Beginners and small firms wanting German hosting plus domains, unlike Krystal Hosting which suits UK centred care
- Shoppers consolidating names on low entry cost, unlike easyname where .com first year is at €0.89
- Simple site owners needing mail and backups in hosting, unlike WebHosting when UK support focus matters more
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers seeking the lowest .com renewal should compare Krystal Hosting, since checkdomain renewal sits at €28.68
- Shoppers wanting a lasting free builder tier should look beyond checkdomain, since Free plan is unavailable and trial lasts 14 days
Site123
Who it suits
- Beginners who have never published a site or set up a store
- Small businesses that want a site, a store and a landing page in one place
- Shop owners who want no per-sale platform cut
Who should look elsewhere
- Shafrik if you want a lower entry point, since it starts at XOF 9,900
- Ko-fi if you are comparing the entry price only, since it starts at $12
- Mitienda Uruguay if you want a locally priced plan, listed at UYU 400
Current offers
Site123
Current offer
Bonus
Free Domain for 1 year: 1 year free domain registration
Included with the Premium plan and with the first purchase of any annual plan
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
checkdomain
How much does a .com cost at checkdomain+
A .com starts at €0.84 for the opening period, then moves to €28.68 on renewal. That shape suits buyers chasing low entry cost who accept higher ongoing cost. Budget by the renewal figure, since it drives the longer term spend.
Does checkdomain charge for .com transfers+
Yes, .com transfer is listed at €0, which lowers the barrier to consolidate domains under checkdomain. Renewal after transfer is billed at €28.68. Review remaining term and included services before moving active sites or mail.
Site123
Is there a free plan for building a site or store?+
Yes. A free plan is offered, and the free plan is the listed way to start rather than a timed trial. Paid entry begins at $10.80, so a free plan covers a site or a small store at no cost before you move up.
What does a paid plan cost?+
Paid plans start at $10.80. The e-commerce plan is listed at $10.80, which is the figure to compare if the store matters more than the site. The entry price sits under the €7.89 median for website builders.
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