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Company classification & channel
Registration counts
Accreditation date
Participation in ICANN Process - Corporate RegistrantsServices Offered to ... (proportion)Registration MethodsSupportPortalPricingAdd'l FeaturesWeb references and add'l comments
dues-paying member of registrars constituencyparticipating in mailing listsattending meetings in personattending meetings via webcastsubmissions to ICANN's public forumsplaced over webplaced by telephone10+ domains in a single transactionregistration in ccTLDssunrise and defensive registrations in new gTLDsinternationalized domain namesanonymous registrationsregistrar staff confirms registration validityweb-based manualemail supportchat supporttelephone support24x7 telephone supportemergency supportservice level agreementsregistration portalunified listing of all of registrant's domainsincluding listings through other registrarsincluding prospective or intended registrationscustomizableregistration of gTLD domainsincluding .biz, .info, and .nameregistration of ccTLD domainsaudit trailcustom fieldsworkflow / approval featuresexport databaseuser accountsordinary gTLD price in this channeldiscount for registering multiple domainsdiscount for extended registrationsdiscount for repeat customersdiscount for new customersdiscount for club or membership programtypical gTLD price after discountstypical .uk price after discountstypical .jp price after discountsonline payment availablemailed paymentmailed payment - sorteddns hosting availableweb forwarding availableweb hosting availableemail forwarding availableemail hosting availablecopyright / trademark monitoring servicesdomain recovery servicesconsulting services
Active ISP ASA
activeisp.com
Registrar focusing on individuals / small businesses
approx. 300.000 domains, approx. 100.000 in gTLDs
Accredited: Beginning of 2000
CheckCheckCheck  Indiv Regs
Yes (80% - 100%)
CheckCheck Check    Check Check Check  CheckCheck    Check Check     $65     $65$65 CheckCheck Incl'd in reg. priceNot avail.Avail. - add'l fee to reg'rNot avail.Avail. - add'l fee to reg'r   http://activeisp.co.uk http://activeisp.com http://activeisp.no
Corp Regs
No
                                                
Bulk Regs
No
                                                
Resellers
No
                                       
Aspen Investments
finee.com
Domain Reseller (custom) focusing on individuals / small businesses
2000 domains, 100% in gTLDs
Accredited: N/A Started as a reseller Nov 2000
    CheckIndiv Regs
Yes (80% - 100%)
Check       CheckCheck Check   CheckCheck   Check      Check$8.75     $8.75  Check  Not avail.Not avail.Not avail.Not avail.Not avail.   http://www.domain.registration.finee.com
Corp Regs
Yes
(same features as Individuals)                                        
Bulk Regs
Yes
(same features as Individuals)                                        
Resellers
No
                                       
Best Registration Services, Inc.
BestRegistrar.com
Registrar focusing on (custom)
55,000 domains, 97% in gTLDs
Accredited: 09/09/1999
CheckCheckCheckCheckCheckIndiv Regs
Yes (0% - 20%)
CheckCheckCheckCheck 43CheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheck$25CheckCheckCheckCheck $18  CheckCheckCheckAvail. - add'l fee to reg'r ($5)Avail. - add'l fee to reg'r ($5)Avail. - add'l fee to reg'r ($25)Avail. - add'l fee to reg'r ($10)Avail. - add'l fee to reg'r ($15)CheckCheckCheckhttp://www.bestregistrar.com http://www.c-a-s-i.com http://www.cas-com.net
Corp Regs
Yes (60% - 80%)
(same features as Individuals)                                        
Bulk Regs
Yes (0% - 20%)
(same features as Individuals)                                        
Resellers
Yes (0% - 20%)
CheckCheckCheckCheck 43CheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckvariesCheckCheckvaries  Avail. - add'l fee to reg'rAvail. - add'l fee to reg'rAvail. - add'l fee to reg'rAvail. - add'l fee to reg'rAvail. - add'l fee to reg'rhttp://www.bestregistrar.com http://www.c-a-s-i.com http://www.cas-com.net
Pricing is set on number of domain years registered and type of services required
BuyDomains.com
BuyDomains.com
Registrar focusing on individuals / small businesses
330,000 Active Domains domains, 99% in gTLDs
Accredited: Reseller of Accredited Registrar - Domain Discover/TierraNet
 CheckCheck CheckIndiv Regs
Yes (80% - 100%)
CheckCheckCheckCheck Check  CheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheck   CheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheck$16 CheckCheckCheckCheckCheck$9  CheckCheck Incl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceAvail. - add'l fee to reg'r ($15)Incl'd in reg. priceAvail. - add'l fee to reg'r CheckCheckhttp://www.buydomains.com/links/compare_us http://www.buydomains.com/links/free.value.services
Corp Regs
Yes
(same features as Individuals)                                        
Bulk Regs
Yes
(same features as Individuals)                                        
Resellers
Yes (0% - 20%)
CheckCheckCheckCheck CheckCheck CheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheck$16CheckCheck$9  Incl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceAvail. - add'l fee to reg'r ($15)Incl'd in reg. priceAvail. - add'l fee to reg'rOur Partners earn a flat 10% in commission for all domain registrations, transfer, $20 per hosting package - see for details: http://www.buydomains.com/links/partners
Dnbuy Inc
dnbuy.com
focusing on individuals / small businesses
25 000 domains, 95-98% in gTLDs
Accredited: N/A
  CheckCheckCheckIndiv Regs
Yes (80% - 100%)
Check CheckCheck 6   CheckCheckCheck Check  CheckCheck    CheckCheckCheck    Check$8.97Check    8.97  CheckCheck Incl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceAvail. - add'l fee to other co. (Varies)Incl'd in reg. priceAvail. - add'l fee to other co. (Varies)  Checkhttp://www.dnbuy.net www.dnwiz.com
We are currently nearing the cmpletion of our new site that will allow registrants to purchase and manage their domain names through multiple registrars. Our new site was designed with the reseller and corporate customer in mind and will there for expand our reach and flexibiltiy. Many of the answers above will change with the introduction of these new services.
Corp Regs
(same features as Individuals)                                        
Bulk Regs
Yes
(same features as Individuals)                                        
Resellers
                                       
Dodora Unified Communications, Inc.
dodora.net
Registrar focusing on resellers
50 domains, 10% .COM, 10% .NET, 10% ORG, 1% .NAME, 19% .BIZ in gTLDs
Accredited: June 2001
CheckCheckCheckCheckCheckIndiv Regs
No
Check Check Check   CheckCheckCheckCheck CheckCheckCheckCheck  CheckCheck   CheckCheckCheckCheck         CheckCheck Incl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. price Incl'd in reg. price CheckCheckCheckhttp://portal.dodora.net:81/registrar/
http://portal.dodora.net:81/mktg/wholesale.html
Corp Regs
No
Check Check Check   CheckCheckCheckCheck CheckCheckCheckCheck CheckCheck    CheckCheckCheckCheck            Incl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. price Incl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceCheckCheckCheck
Bulk Regs
                                                
Resellers
                                       
Domain Bank, Inc.
domainbank.com
Registrar focusing on individuals / small businesses
220000 domains, 99% in gTLDs
Accredited: August 1999
CheckCheckCheck  Indiv Regs
Yes (60% - 80%)
CheckCheckCheck CheckCheck CheckCheckCheck Check   CheckCheck   CheckCheck Check    $35 CheckCheck Check$17  CheckCheckCheckIncl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceAvail. - add'l fee to other co.Incl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. price CheckCheck
Corp Regs
Yes (20% - 40%)
CheckCheckCheck Check   CheckCheck Check Check CheckCheck   CheckCheck Check    $35CheckCheckCheck Check$15  CheckCheckCheckIncl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceAvail. - add'l fee to other co.Incl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. price CheckCheck
Bulk Regs
Yes (0% - 20%)
CheckCheckCheck Check  CheckCheckCheck Check Check CheckCheck   CheckCheck Check    $12CheckCheckCheck Check   CheckCheckCheckIncl'd in reg. price Incl'd in reg. priceAvail. - add'l fee to other co.Incl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. price Check 10
Resellers
Yes (20% - 40%)
CheckCheckCheck Check  CheckCheckCheck Check   CheckCheck   CheckCheck      $35 Check$15  Incl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceNot avail.Incl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. price
DomainPurpose.com
DomainPurpose.com
Registrar focusing on individuals / small businesses
Classifed Information domains, 80% in gTLDs
Accredited: Domain People Private Brand Reseller Since May of 2000
     Indiv Regs
Yes (80% - 100%)
CheckCheckCheckCheck 3CheckCheck CheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheck$24.95CheckCheckCheckCheck $19.95  CheckCheckCheckIncl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceAvail. - add'l fee to other co. (yes)Incl'd in reg. priceAvail. - add'l fee to other co. (yes)CheckCheckCheckhttp://www.domainpurpose.com/domainservices.htm http://www.domainpurpose.com/support.htm http://www.domainpurpose.com/articles.htm http://www.domainpurpose.com/company.htm
Corp Regs
Yes (0% - 20%)
(same features as Individuals)                                        
Bulk Regs
Yes (0% - 20%)
(same features as Individuals)                    $8.95CheckCheckCheckCheck $8.95             
Resellers
No
                                       
EnCirca
Encirca.com
Registrar focusing on corporate
11,000 domains, 30% in gTLDs
Accredited: 2001
CheckCheckCheck  Indiv Regs
Yes (20% - 40%)
Check  Check 2Check Check CheckCheck Check   CheckCheck  CheckCheckCheckCheckCheck   Check$18 CheckCheck     CheckCheck Avail. - add'l fee to reg'rAvail. - add'l fee to reg'rNot avail.Avail. - add'l fee to reg'rAvail. - add'l fee to reg'rCheckCheckCheck
Corp Regs
Yes (40% - 60%)
CheckCheckCheckCheck 2Check Check CheckCheck Check   CheckCheck   CheckCheckCheckCheck   Check CheckCheckCheck     CheckCheckCheckAvail. - add'l fee to reg'rAvail. - add'l fee to reg'rAvail. - add'l fee to reg'rAvail. - add'l fee to reg'rAvail. - add'l fee to reg'rCheckCheckCheck
Bulk Regs
Yes (20% - 40%)
CheckCheckCheckCheck 2Check Check CheckCheckCheckCheck   CheckCheck   CheckCheckCheckCheck   Check CheckCheckCheck     CheckCheckCheckAvail. - add'l fee to reg'r Avail. - add'l fee to reg'rAvail. - add'l fee to reg'rAvail. - add'l fee to reg'rAvail. - add'l fee to reg'r  
Resellers
Yes (20% - 40%)
CheckCheckCheckCheck 2Check Check CheckCheck Check   CheckCheck   CheckCheckCheckCheck   Check  Check   Avail. - add'l fee to reg'rAvail. - add'l fee to reg'rAvail. - add'l fee to reg'rAvail. - add'l fee to reg'rAvail. - add'l fee to reg'r
eNom, Inc.
enom.com
Registrar focusing on individuals / small businesses
2.25 million domains, 94% in gTLDs
Accredited: June 25th, 1999
CheckCheckCheckCheckCheckIndiv Regs
Yes (0% - 20%)
Check CheckCheck 15CheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheck Check CheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheck CheckCheck$29.95Check CheckCheckCheck$19.95$45.00 CheckCheck Incl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceAvail. - add'l fee to reg'r ($7.95-$29.95)Incl'd in reg. priceAvail. - add'l fee to reg'r ($19.95 per 10 boxes) Check http://www.enom.com/
eNom confirms registration validity when notified The email hosting price is for 10 email boxes Web hosting available in early Q4 2003, prices are per month and can include database hosting
Corp Regs
Yes
(same features as Individuals)                                        
Bulk Regs
Yes
                                                Same features and prices as our reseller channel
Resellers
Yes (80% - 100%)
Check CheckCheck 15CheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheck CheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheck CheckCheck$6.95-$8.95CheckCheck$6.95$5.99 Incl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceAvail. - add'l fee to reg'r ($3.95-$19.95)Incl'd in reg. priceAvail. - add'l fee to reg'r ($9.95 per 10 boxes)http://www.enom.com/resellers/
eNom confirms registration validity when notified The email hosting price is for 10 email boxes Web hosting available in early Q4 2003, prices are per month and can include database hosting
iHoldings.com Inc
Dotregistrar.com
Registrar focusing on resellers
765,000 domains, 82% .com/9% .net/5% .org/2% .biz/1.7% .info/0.15% .name in gTLDs
Accredited: January 2000
CheckCheckCheckCheckCheckIndiv Regs
Yes (0% - 20%)
Check CheckCheck 5Check   CheckCheckCheck    CheckCheck   CheckCheckCheck    Check$15.99CheckCheckCheckCheck $8.99  CheckCheck  Avail. - add'l fee to reg'r ($5)Avail. - add'l fee to other co. ($15)   Check 
Corp Regs
Yes
(same features as Individuals)                                        
Bulk Regs
Yes (20% - 40%)
Check CheckCheck 5Check   CheckCheckCheckCheck   CheckCheck   CheckCheckCheck    Check$10.99CheckCheckCheckCheck $7.49  CheckCheck   Avail. - add'l fee to reg'r (5)Avail. - add'l fee to other co. ($15)    
Resellers
Yes (20% - 40%)
Check CheckCheck 5Check   CheckCheckCheckCheck   CheckCheck   CheckCheckCheck     $7.49CheckCheck$6.49   Avail. - add'l fee to reg'r ($5)Avail. - add'l fee to other co. ($15)  
InnerWise, Inc
itsyourdomain.com
Registrar focusing on resellers, small business, general public (custom)
415,000 domains, All in gTLDs
Accredited: April 2000
CheckCheck CheckCheckIndiv Regs
Yes (40% - 60%)
CheckCheckCheck CheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheck Check CheckCheckCheckCheck   CheckCheck CheckCheckCheckCheckCheck$14.95CheckCheckCheckCheck $10.95  Check  Avail. - add'l fee to reg'rAvail. - add'l fee to reg'rNot avail.Avail. - add'l fee to reg'rAvail. - add'l fee to reg'r Check 
Corp Regs
No
                                                
Bulk Regs
Yes
(same features as Individuals)                                        
Resellers
No
                                       
Intercosmos Media Group dba directNIC.com
directcnic.com
Registrar focusing on individuals / small businesses
979000 domains, 95% in gTLDs
Accredited: March 2001
CheckCheckCheck  Indiv Regs
Yes (80% - 100%)
Check CheckCheck 5Check  CheckCheckCheckCheckCheck CheckCheckCheckCheck   CheckCheckCheckCheckCheck Check $15  Check  $11.50  Check  Avail. - add'l fee to reg'r ($5.00)Incl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceAvail. - add'l fee to reg'r ($5.00)   http://www.directnic.com/features/prices.php
Corp Regs
Yes
(same features as Individuals)                                        
Bulk Regs
Yes
(same features as Individuals)                                        
Resellers
No
                                       
MyDreamspace.com
MyDreamspace.com
focusing on individuals / small businesses
15 domains, 99% in gTLDs
     Indiv Regs
Yes (80% - 100%)
 CheckCheckCheck  Check CheckCheckCheck Check  CheckCheck    CheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheck $15    Check   CheckCheck Incl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceCheck Checkhttp://mydreamspace.com/dream2/forms/domainform1.htm
I just signed on with Verio as a reseller in July and so I am just setting up my prices & policies. I intend NOT to sell domain-grabbing services because I am going to keep my customers' loyalty be keeping their domains on renewal as a service included in their host accounts.
Corp Regs
Yes (0% - 20%)
CheckCheck     CheckCheckCheck Check  CheckCheck    Check CheckCheck CheckCheck  CheckCheck  Check   CheckCheck Incl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. price  CheckI do not at this time have any corporate customers but I have three organizations (501c3)
Bulk Regs
No
                                                
Resellers
Yes (0% - 20%)
CheckCheck     CheckCheckCheck Check  CheckCheck    Check CheckCheck CheckCheckCheck$10CheckCheck$5  Incl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceI am just setting this up
NetNames
netnames.com
Domain Management focusing on corporate
100000 domains, 40% in gTLDs
Accredited: 2000
CheckCheckCheckCheckCheckIndiv Regs
Yes (40% - 60%)
CheckCheckCheckCheck 190Check   CheckCheck Check  CheckCheckCheck   CheckCheckCheck     $49Check     $49$109Check  Incl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceAvail. - add'l fee to other co.Incl'd in reg. priceAvail. - add'l fee to other co. CheckCheckhttp://www.netnames.com http://www.netbenefit.com
NetNames is a specialist provider of domain name management services aimed at corporates and IP professionals. NetNames is a wholly owned subsidiary of the UK listed company NetBenefit plc.
Corp Regs
Yes (40% - 60%)
CheckCheckCheckCheck 190CheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheck CheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheck$49CheckCheckCheckCheckCheck $49$109CheckCheckCheckIncl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceAvail. - add'l fee to other co.Incl'd in reg. priceAvail. - add'l fee to other co. CheckCheckhttp://www.netnames.com
NetNames Platinum Service is a suite of Corporate Domain Name Management services and products specifically designed to meet the requirements of companies with large domain name portfolios.
Bulk Regs
                                                
Resellers
                                       
Register.com, Inc.
Register.com
Registrar focusing on individuals / small businesses
3100000 domains, 90% in gTLDs
Accredited: January 1999
CheckCheckCheck CheckIndiv Regs
Yes (60% - 80%)
CheckCheckCheckCheck 25+Check   CheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheck CheckCheck   CheckCheckCheckCheck    $35CheckCheckCheckCheck  VariableVariableCheck  Incl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceAvail. - add'l fee to other co.Avail. - add'l fee to reg'rAvail. - add'l fee to reg'rCheck  
Corp Regs
Yes (0% - 20%)
CheckCheckCheckCheck CheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheck CheckCheckCheck CheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheck CheckCheckCheckCheck     CheckCheckIncl'd in reg. priceAvail. - add'l fee to reg'rNot avail.Avail. - add'l fee to reg'rNot avail.CheckCheckCheckhttp://www.register.com/corporate
The unified listing of all registrants existing domain registrations is available through our online portfolio management tool, Name Console. Additional listings of third party registrations, including competitor registrations and those through other registrars are available through our Domain Name Audit and Watching services. We register in all available ccTLDs, although some are suspended at the registry level and a few are subject to sanctions by the US government. We are unable to disclose pricing information for the Corporate Services Division.
Bulk Regs
Yes
                                                Bulk registrations are available through our other channels.
Resellers
Yes (0% - 20%)
CheckCheckCheckCheck 15 Check  CheckCheckCheckCheck Check CheckCheck CheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheck CheckCheck   Incl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceNot avail.http://www.rcomexpress.com
Registrations by telephone are on a case-by-case basis. Emergency support is available 24x7. Pricing is dependent upon billing model.
Schlund + Partner AG
schlund.de
focusing on individuals / small businesses
3500000 domains, 1000000 in gTLDs
Accredited: 1999
CheckCheckCheck  Indiv Regs
Yes (60% - 80%)
CheckCheck Check 10 Check  CheckCheckCheckCheck   CheckCheck   CheckCheckCheck     $17      $46 CheckCheck Incl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. price   http://einsundeins.com schlund.de oneandone.co.uk
we sell hosting packages which include up to 12 domainnames. So every of our customers has hosting and email services. The prices stated are only the prices for additional domainnames. Most of the domainnames we sell are under .de. Schlund is the largest .de Registrar worldwide. Hard to explain our business model in this registrar oriented survey. The data might be not valid for comparisons with other business models (i.e. prices).
Corp Regs
No
                                                
Bulk Regs
Yes (0% - 20%)
Check  Check 3    CheckCheck Check   CheckCheck   CheckCheckCheck     $10  Check  $8$9.60  Check Incl'd in reg. price       http://schlundtechnologies.com
most of our registration are in .de
Resellers
Yes (0% - 20%)
Check  Check 10 Check  CheckCheckCheckCheck   CheckCheck   CheckCheckCheck     $17   $47 Incl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceIncl'd in reg. priceSee Individual / Small Business Channel. Hard to explain our business model in this registrar oriented survey. The data might be not valid for comparisons with other business models (i.e. prices).
Tucows Inc.
tucows.com
Registrar focusing on resellers
3mm+ domains, 3mm+ in gTLDs
Accredited: 1999
CheckCheckCheck CheckIndiv Regs
No
                                                
Corp Regs
                                                
Bulk Regs
                                                
Resellers
Yes (80% - 100%)
Check CheckCheck 5CheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheck CheckCheckCheckCheck   CheckCheckCheckCheckCheck CheckCheck$10  $10  Avail. - add'l fee to other co. (varies)   Avail. - add'l fee to other co. (varies)
VeriSign Digital Brand Management Services
verisign.com
Domain Management focusing on corporate
150,000 domains, 60% in gTLDs
Accredited: N/A
 CheckCheck CheckIndiv Regs
No
                                                
Corp Regs
Yes (80% - 100%)
CheckCheckCheckCheck allCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheckCheck$50  Check Check$25$75 plus $14.50 per month$175 plus $14.50 per month CheckCheckIncl'd in reg. priceAvail. - add'l fee to reg'r ($25)Not avail.Avail. - add'l fee to reg'r ($25)Not avail.CheckCheckCheckhttp://www.verisign.com/services/cdns/index.html
VeriSign DBMS uses a management model, whereby a company enrolls a name into management, then charges a small monthly fee to keep the name registered and renewed. There are no renewal payments beyond the monthly fee.
Bulk Regs
No
                                                
Resellers
No