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Vacato vs NameJet: watchlist coverage, not auction bids.
Vacato is a flat-fee watchlist with scheduled checks and alerts. NameJet runs pre-release and pending-delete auctions with per-name bids. Watch the portfolio here; bid on NameJet only for names you will contest.
Last updated 2026-08-28
| Job | Vacato | NameJet |
|---|---|---|
| Monitor any domain you add | Yes — 5 min Free, 1 min Pro | Only names you bid on in an auction |
| Pricing model | Flat monthly (Free / $7 / $19) | Per-auction bids and backorder fees |
| Who registers the name | You, at any registrar | NameJet / partner registrar if auction wins |
| Built for | 50–500 names on one watchlist | Contested pre-release and pending-delete drops |
NameJet is an auction platform — pre-release inventory, pending-delete auctions, and backorder-style bids where you pay per name and compete with other bidders. Vacato is the opposite side of the stack: continuous availability checks on every name you care about, alerts when one opens, and you register yourself at normal price through any registrar.
Vacato does not replace NameJet on a must-win pending-delete .com. It replaces refreshing WHOIS on the other ninety-nine names you cannot afford to bid on individually. Monitor the list here; place NameJet bids only where an auction is worth it.
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FAQ
Is Vacato a NameJet alternative?
Vacato is the watchlist alternative. NameJet runs pre-release and pending-delete auctions with per-name bids. Watch your portfolio here at a flat fee; use NameJet only on names you will pay to contest.
Does NameJet monitor domains I did not bid on?
No. NameJet charges per auction or backorder bid. Vacato monitors any domain you add — no per-name auction fee.
Can I use Vacato and NameJet together?
Yes. Monitor 50–100 targets on Vacato ($7/mo Pro). Place NameJet bids on the few pending-delete names worth an auction.
Start a watchlist free
10 domains, 5-minute checks, email and Telegram. No credit card. Vacato does not register domains for you.