GDDY vs ZTO Comparison

GoDaddy provides a comprehensive portfolio of solutions to help entrepreneurs manage their company's digital presence. In particular, GoDaddy helps customers establish websites, attract customers, and generate revenue. It operates through two segments—the core platform and applications and commerce. The core platform consists of domain registration services as well as hosting and security services. The newer applications and commerce segment consists of website design, marketing tools, and payment services. As of fiscal 2024, the company had over 20,000 customers and greater than 80 million domains under management.

ZTO Express is China's largest express delivery company by parcel volume, with a volume share of 19.4% in 2024. It operates a network partner model where it provides line-haul transportation and sorting services, while its local network partners provide first-mile pickup and last-mile delivery services under the ZTO brand name. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company was founded in 2002 by Meisong Lai, who remains chair, CEO, and its major shareholder with 78% voting rights as of March 31, 2025. ZTO's strategic shareholder is leading China e-commerce company Alibaba Group with around an 8.9% interest.