# Private domain registrar alternatives: 6 services compared

> Private domain registrar alternatives for 6 services: Njalla, Domains By Proxy, Namecheap, OrangeWebsite, Epik, Porkbun. Checked 19 Oct 2026. No KYC, crypto.

- URL: https://nomineename.com/alternatives/
- Last updated: 2026-10-19
- Publisher: NomineeName (https://nomineename.com)

Each page below answers one question: what changes if you leave this provider for a registration held in our company's name? Facts are dated and sourced, and each page says where the other provider does better.

**Quick answer — What are the alternatives to private domain registrars?**

Private domain registrar alternatives fall into two groups. Njalla and **NomineeName** hold the domain in their own company's name. GoDaddy, Namecheap, Porkbun and Epik show a privacy name over a registration that stays yours. NomineeName registers every domain for DomaineGoat LLC at no extra cost, .com $12.99, as of 19 October 2026.

## At a glance (19 October 2026)

| Attribute | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Providers compared | 6: Njalla, GoDaddy (Domains By Proxy), Namecheap (Withheld for Privacy), OrangeWebsite, Epik (Anonymize LLC), Porkbun (Private by Design) |
| Hold the domain in their own name | Njalla and NomineeName |
| Privacy name over your own registration | GoDaddy, Namecheap, Porkbun; Epik's model is not published |
| NomineeName .com | $12.99/year, registration in our name included, same price to renew |
| Payment at NomineeName | Crypto only: BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC; no Monero |
| Data at NomineeName | No ID, no KYC — only a verified email, kept private |

## Pick the provider you use today

- **[Njalla alternative](https://nomineename.com/alternatives/njalla/)** — Same model: the service holds the domain. What differs: a written hand-back, a published disclosure rule, no Monero here.
- **[Domains By Proxy alternative](https://nomineename.com/alternatives/domains-by-proxy/)** — GoDaddy's partner masks your details in WHOIS. Here the registry receives our company's details instead.
- **[Namecheap privacy alternative](https://nomineename.com/alternatives/namecheap/)** — Withheld for Privacy ehf is free and Icelandic, but Namecheap keeps your data. Compare with a nominee holder.
- **[OrangeWebsite alternative](https://nomineename.com/alternatives/orangewebsite/)** — Icelandic host that takes Monero; model not stated on its pages. Compare holder, price and court rule.
- **[Epik alternative](https://nomineename.com/alternatives/epik/)** — Anonymize LLC still shows on Epik domains. Sold in June 2023 (reported in February 2024), and dated allegations to know about.
- **[Porkbun privacy alternative](https://nomineename.com/alternatives/porkbun/)** — Private by Design is free and good value. It is not offered on .de or .uk, where a nominee holder helps.

## The six providers next to NomineeName

What appears in the registrant field, who is the legal holder, and the public .com price, with its date and source.

| Provider | Name shown in WHOIS / RDAP | Legal holder | .com per year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| NomineeName | DomaineGoat LLC | DomaineGoat LLC; you are the beneficial owner | $12.99, same to renew |
| Njalla | Njalla | Njalla (terms quoted in 2023) | €15 (njal.la/pricing, 8 October 2026) |
| GoDaddy | Domains By Proxy, LLC | You (GoDaddy help page) | — (not checked) |
| Namecheap | Withheld for Privacy ehf | You; data kept by Namecheap | $6.48 first year with a new-customer code, then $18.48 to renew ($14.78 with a code) (domainoffer.net, 19 October 2026) |
| OrangeWebsite | — | Not stated on its pages | €18.90 (price list, 8 October 2026) |
| Epik | Anonymize LLC (secondary) | Not published | $15.99, same to renew (domainoffer.net, 8 October 2026) |
| Porkbun | Private by Design, LLC | Not stated on the page we read | $11.08, same to renew (porkbun.com, 8 October 2026) |

*Facts checked on October 19, 2026; each competitor price carries its own date.*

— = not stated or not checked in our sources. Epik prices from domainoffer.net include the $0.20 ICANN fee; Namecheap's .com price of 19 October 2026 is shown before it. Full details and sources on each page.

## How do I choose a private registrar alternative?

Start with the record you want the registry to hold. Then look at price and payment.

1. **Is a privacy name in public WHOIS enough?** Then a mainstream registrar costs less. Free privacy at Porkbun, Namecheap or NameSilo hides your details from the public.
2. **Do you want your name out of the registry's own records?** Then you need a service that is the registrant of record: Njalla or NomineeName.
3. **Must you pay in Monero?** Njalla and OrangeWebsite take it; NomineeName does not.
4. **Do you need a written rule on takedowns and disclosure?** NomineeName publishes one. Data goes out only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case. A copyright, defamation, political or competitor complaint alone does not lead to a takedown.

Our [registrant-of-record index](https://nomineename.com/registrant-of-record-index/) traces every privacy name to its company and country.

## What does NomineeName do differently?

NomineeName is a nominee domain registration service from Panama: every domain is registered in the name of DomaineGoat LLC by default, so the registration record and WHOIS show the company, never you — no ID, no KYC, paid in crypto.

- **Ownership in writing.** You are the beneficial owner under our [terms](https://nomineename.com/legal/terms/). You control DNS, nameservers and renewals.
- **A way out.** The transfer code is free, from your account, at any time. The domain goes into your own name free, on request to support from your verified email address, where the registry accepts you.
- **Address-heavy extensions.** The .de, .uk, .nl and .ch registries ask for a holder's name and postal address. They receive the company's.
- **Option.** [Domain protection](https://nomineename.com/domain-protection/) adds a transfer lock on by default, minimal data and a person who reads every complaint before any action, +$29/year per domain.

Prices for all 129 extensions are on the [pricing page](https://nomineename.com/pricing/).

## When is switching not worth it?

Stay where you are if the public WHOIS page is your only concern. Free privacy from a mainstream registrar already hides your name, address and phone from it. Moving also costs a year of renewal at the new provider, as most transfers do. And if you pay only in Monero, NomineeName cannot take your payment. We would rather you know this before you move.

## How do I move a domain to NomineeName?

1. **Unlock and get the code** — At your current provider, turn off the transfer lock and copy the transfer (EPP) code.
2. **Top up in crypto** — Send the exact amount on the exact network from $25. It is matched by its exact amount and credited once the network confirms it.
3. **Start the transfer** — Enter the domain and the code in your account. One verified email per domain is the only contact we ask for.
4. **Registered in our name** — Once the transfer completes, DomaineGoat LLC is the registrant of record and you manage the domain from your account.

## Private registrar alternatives: FAQ

### What is the difference between a privacy name and a nominee holder?

A privacy name, such as Domains By Proxy or Withheld for Privacy, replaces your details in public WHOIS while you stay the legal holder. A nominee holder, such as NomineeName or Njalla, is the legal holder itself. With NomineeName, the registry receives DomaineGoat LLC's details, and you are the beneficial owner under a written agreement.

### Is NomineeName more expensive than free WHOIS privacy?

On some extensions, yes. Porkbun lists .com at $11.08 with free privacy (8 October 2026), less than NomineeName's $12.99. The NomineeName price includes registration in the company's name, which mainstream registrars do not offer. Our .com costs the same to register, renew and transfer.

### Can I keep my domain at NomineeName and take it back later?

Yes. You can move it out with the transfer code, free, from your account, at any time, with no exit fee. Or you can have the domain put in your own name where the registry accepts you as holder. That is free, on request to support from your verified email address. Both rights are written in our [terms](https://nomineename.com/legal/terms/), and neither costs an exit fee.

### Which providers on this page accept crypto?

Njalla and OrangeWebsite accept Bitcoin and Monero, among others, as of 8 October 2026. Namecheap accepts Bitcoin through BTCPay and BitPay by topping up a balance. Porkbun's support page names USDC through Coinbase Business. NomineeName takes crypto only: BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, from a prepaid balance with a minimum top-up of $25.

### Does NomineeName ask for an ID document?

No. No ID, no KYC — only a verified email, kept private. ICANN rules require a working contact, so we verify one email per domain within 15 days. It is never published and never sent to the registry. Payment is in crypto, so no card details are needed either. See [domain registration without ID](https://nomineename.com/domain-registration-without-id/).

## Sources

1. [Pricing per extension](https://njal.la/pricing/) — Njalla (checked 2026-10-08)
2. [Can't decide on domain registrar (Njalla terms quoted, secondary)](https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/cant-decide-on-domain-registrar/10830/8) — Privacy Guides forum (2023, checked 2026-10-19)
3. [What is domain privacy?](https://www.godaddy.com/help/what-is-domain-privacy-41145) — GoDaddy (checked 2026-10-19)
4. [Domain privacy is changing at Namecheap](https://www.namecheap.com/blog/domain-privacy-is-changing-at-namecheap/) — Namecheap (checked 2026-10-19)
5. [.com prices by registrar (Namecheap, Epik)](https://domainoffer.net/tld/com) — domainoffer.net (prices updated 8 October 2026)
6. [Bitcoin payments (BTCPay and BitPay)](https://www.namecheap.com/support/payment/bitcoin/) — Namecheap (checked 2026-10-08)
7. [Domain price list](https://www.orangewebsite.com/domains/domain-price-list) — OrangeWebsite (checked 2026-10-08)
8. [Bitcoin and crypto currency payments](https://www.orangewebsite.com/company/bitcoin-crypto-currency) — OrangeWebsite (checked 2026-10-08)
9. [WHOIS records showing Anonymize LLC (secondary)](https://www.whoxy.com/gtahomes.com) — Whoxy (checked 2026-10-19)
10. [Domain prices](https://porkbun.com/products/domains) — Porkbun (checked 2026-10-08)
11. [WHOIS privacy](https://porkbun.com/products/whois_privacy) — Porkbun (checked 2026-10-19)
12. [Payment options (USDC via Coinbase Business)](https://porkbun.com/support/payment_options) — Porkbun (checked 2026-10-08)
13. [FAQ: accepted payment methods](https://njal.la/faq/) — Njalla (checked 2026-10-08)

**Move a domain into our company's name** A .com is $12.99/year to register, renew or transfer, registration in our name included. Crypto only, from $25. [Search a domain](https://nomineename.com/app/domains/?lang=en) · [Price list](https://nomineename.com/pricing/)

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NomineeName: NomineeName is a nominee domain registration service from Panama: every domain is registered in the name of DomaineGoat LLC by default, so the registration record and WHOIS show the company, never you — no ID, no KYC, paid in crypto.