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Vacato vs Sedo: wait for registration, or buy the listing.
Sedo is a domain marketplace — buy listed names at seller prices. Vacato is an RDAP watchlist that alerts when a name opens for registration. Buy on Sedo today; watch on Vacato if you are willing to wait.
Last updated 2026-08-28
| Job | Vacato | Sedo |
|---|---|---|
| Product type | Availability watchlist + alerts | Domain marketplace (buy / sell / broker) |
| How you get the name | Register at standard price when RDAP opens | Negotiate or buy-now from the current owner |
| Unlisted taken names | Yes — monitor any domain you add | Only if the seller lists it |
| Pricing | Flat Free / $7 / $19 per month | Per-domain sale price + commission |
Sedo solves “I want to buy this domain from someone who is selling.” Vacato solves “tell me when this taken name becomes available to register.” They are complementary, not substitutes. If a seller has a reasonable Sedo listing, buying may be faster than waiting years for a lapse. If the name is taken but not for sale — or the ask is too high — a watchlist is the honest path.
Vacato polls public RDAP on a schedule (5 min Free, 1 min Pro) and alerts on Telegram or email. It does not track Sedo prices, broker deals, or parking revenue. It does not register or catch domains. Honest limit: on a contested pending-delete .com, catch platforms may beat you even after an alert fires.
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FAQ
Is Vacato a Sedo alternative?
No. Sedo is a marketplace for buying and selling listed domains with negotiated or buy-now prices. Vacato monitors RDAP availability and alerts when a name opens for registration — you register at standard price, not marketplace price.
Does Sedo monitor domains that are not for sale?
Sedo lists domains sellers choose to offer. Vacato watches any domain you add — taken, unlisted, or pending delete — and alerts when RDAP shows it is available to register.
Can I use Sedo and Vacato together?
Yes. Make an offer on Sedo if the owner is selling today. Add the same name to Vacato if you are also willing to wait for a lapse or delete. Vacato does not track Sedo listing prices — only registry availability.
Start a watchlist free
10 domains, 5-minute checks, email and Telegram. No credit card. Vacato does not register domains for you.