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Vacato vs DropCatch: watch the list, then register yourself.
Vacato is a watchlist with 1-minute Pro checks and alerts. DropCatch attempts the registry create and often auctions the name. Different jobs: watch here, catch there if you need it.
| Job | Vacato | Drop-catch platform |
|---|---|---|
| Watches your list and alerts when a name opens | Yes — 5 min Free, 1 min Pro | Not the product |
| Who registers the name | You, at any registrar | The platform — often then auctions |
| Pricing | Flat: Free / $7 / $19 | Per name, plus auction upside |
| Built for | 100–500 names on one watchlist | A contested pending-delete race |
Vacato does not catch or register. That is the product: a watchlist you can run on every name you care about, then register yourself when the alert fires. A catch platform is a separate purchase for a single contested delete — not a substitute for monitoring the rest of the portfolio.
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FAQ
Is Vacato a DropCatch alternative?
Vacato is the monitoring alternative. DropCatch is a catch-and-auction product. Watch the list here; add a catcher only if you need someone else to attempt the registry create.
When do I need a catcher as well as Vacato?
When one pending-delete name is worth a per-name catch fee. Vacato still covers the rest of the portfolio at a flat $7–19.
Can I use both?
Yes. Monitor the long tail with Vacato. Place a catch or backorder on the few names you will contest.
Start free — 20 domains
5-minute checks. Add a domain first — Telegram optional. No credit card. Vacato does not register domains for you.