How do API Reseller, Turnkey Reseller and Reseller Hosting plans differ?
The product name Reseller Hosting can easily be confused with our traditional turnkey resellers who sell hosting. But the similarities end there. Learn about the differences between the API Reseller, Turnkey Reseller (Basic & Pro) and Reseller Hosting plans.
API Reseller
Sell and manage domain and account APIs and grant your customers access to the Domain Control Center. This plan is recommended if you understand REST APIs and want to expand your business. Contact our GoDaddy Guides to purchase an API Reseller plan.
Turnkey (Basic & Pro) Reseller
Get access to a storefront and cart system through a white labeled experience that closely resembles GoDaddy. These plans are recommended if you want a ready-to-go reseller experience with no technical knowledge required. Learn more about the Reseller Program.
Reseller Hosting
WHMCS manages everything for you with multiple plugins. We provide cPanel® and WHMCS, and you can allot disk space and bandwidth for customers. This plan is recommended if you’re familiar with or want to learn WHMCS. Learn more about Reseller Hosting.
| Feature | API Reseller | Turnkey (Basic & Pro) Reseller | Reseller Hosting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sell domains | Yes | Yes | Yes Requires API Reseller plan |
| Sell Web Hosting | No | Yes | Yes |
| Sell SSLs | No | Yes | Yes |
| E-commerce transaction processing | No You must set up your own payment processing | Yes | No You must set up your own payment processing |
| You control your billing | Yes Your customers pay you directly and we deduct a fixed rate from a Good as Gold account | No Commissions are paid out at the end of the month for the previous month's earnings | Yes Customers pay you directly |
| WHMCS included | No Works with WHMCS | No | Yes |
| Storefront | No You need to integrate our APIs into your site | Yes You can use our pre-built, editable storefront | No You need to build your own storefront |
| End-user customer support | No You support your customers | Yes You can have our GoDaddy Guides support your customers or handle it yourself | No You support your customers |
| Reporting | Yes Reporting provided in the Reseller Control Center | Yes Reporting provided in the Reseller Control Center | Yes Reporting provided in WHMCS |