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Vacato vs backorders & manual checking
Three ways to catch a dropping domain — and why a dedicated monitor beats refreshing WHOIS or paying per-domain backorder fees.
| Feature | Vacato | Backorder | Manual WHOIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat monthly pricing | |||
| Watch any domain (not just expiring soon) | |||
| Instant multi-channel alerts | |||
| 1-minute checks (Pro) | |||
| Register at any registrar | |||
| No per-domain backorder fees | |||
| Scales to 100+ domains |
Vacato
Automated monitoring + alerts. You register the domain yourself when it opens. From $0/month.
Backorder
Per-domain fee ($10–70+). Competitive auctions. Often tied to one registrar.
Manual WHOIS
Free but tedious. Easy to miss short drop windows. Does not scale past a few names.
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