Flat renewals. Free privacy. No upsells.

A GoDaddy alternative
without the games.

If you are shopping for a GoDaddy alternative, here is what actually matters in a registrar and host, and how NameMarshal measures up. Domains from $12/yr, hosting from $4.99/mo, flat on renewal.

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What to look for

What matters in a GoDaddy alternative.

The frustrations that send people looking for an alternative are usually about price and pressure, not features. Here is the checklist worth using, and where we stand on each.

  • A renewal price that does not jump. The number you sign up at should be the number you pay next year. Ours is. No first-year teaser rates.
  • WHOIS privacy included, not sold back to you. Privacy protection is free on every domain we register, for as long as you own it.
  • SSL included. Free auto-renewing SSL on every site you host with us, not a line item at checkout.
  • A checkout without upsells. No cart full of pre-ticked add-ons. You buy what you came for.
  • Easy transfers in and out. Your domain is yours. Transferring to us, or away later, is straightforward. No lock-in games.
  • Real support. People who understand DNS, email and servers, not a script pushing the next product.
Side by side

The NameMarshal answer.

What you wantNameMarshal
Renewal pricingFlat. Same price every year.
WHOIS privacyFree on every domain.
SSLFree on every hosted site.
DNSSECIncluded.
.com domainFrom $12/yr, flat.
Web hostingFrom $4.99/mo, with free business email.
Checkout upsellsNone.
Site migrationFree, no downtime.

Comparing exact prices? Registrar pricing changes often, so check each provider's current rates before you decide. Ours are on our pricing page.

Switching is easy

How to switch web hosting or your domain.

Moving to NameMarshal takes three steps, and your current site keeps running the whole time.

  1. Start the move

    Register or transfer your domain to us, and pick a hosting plan. Transfers usually add a year to your registration.

  2. We migrate for free

    Tell us where your site lives now. We copy it over with no downtime and let you check it before going live.

  3. Flip the switch

    Point your domain at your new hosting, confirm everything works, and you are done. One console for it all.

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Common questions

Switching, answered plainly.

Is NameMarshal a good GoDaddy alternative?
If you want flat renewal pricing, free WHOIS privacy, free SSL and a checkout with no upsells, yes. NameMarshal is a domain registrar and host built on transparent pricing, with domains from $12/yr and hosting from $4.99/mo.
Can I transfer my domain to NameMarshal?
Yes. Unlock your domain and get the transfer code from your current registrar, then start the transfer on our transfer page. Your registration is extended by a year as part of most transfers.
Will I lose my website when I switch hosting?
No. We migrate your site over for free with no downtime. Your current site keeps running until the move is complete and verified.
Do you charge extra for WHOIS privacy?
No. WHOIS privacy is included free on every domain, and SSL is free on every site you host with us.

Make the switch

Search a domain or start a transfer. Flat prices, free privacy, and a free migration waiting on the other side.

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