Remember DAN.com? Yeah, it got acquired by GoDaddy and was shut down in 2024. That move left a pretty big gap in the domain world. If you’ve been in the game for a while, you know exactly what I mean. And if you’re new to domain investing, just know this: DAN.com used to be the go-to platform. People loved it for how easy it was to use, the solid support team, and how fast you’d get paid. It was basically the gold standard for both beginners and seasoned pros.
But once DAN.com disappeared, the industry felt a little lost, at least for a while. The good news? A bunch of new marketplaces have popped up since then, many offering fresh features and more competitive commission rates. In this post, I’ll walk you through a few platforms (some old, some new) where you should consider listing your domains.
ATOM.com
You might know it as Squadhelp, but it’s now rebranded as ATOM.com and it’s quickly becoming a favorite among investors and buyers alike. Since we’re looking at things from an investor’s perspective here, let’s focus on the stuff that matters most to you.
ATOM.com offers three commission tiers: Premium, Plus, and Standard. Here’s a quick breakdown:
ATOM Premium – 30% commission on Sales
The Premium tier is for top-quality domains that have been reviewed and approved by ATOM’s experts. These names usually show strong sales potential and get the best visibility on the platform. You’ll often see them featured at the top of search results.
Now, 30% might seem steep and yeah, it kind of is, but there’s a reason. ATOM puts serious effort into marketing these domains, running ads and targeting buyers who are actually in the market. So while you’re paying more in commission, you’re also getting way more exposure. If you’re into SEO and have access to tools like SemRush, Ahrefs or SERanking – you can quickly do a competitive analysis to discover all the keywords being targeted to drive traffic on to the platform.
Here’s my affiliate link for SE Ranking — it gives you a 14-day free trial (no credit card needed), so feel free to test it out and see how it works for you.
Now, when it comes to advertising, Google Ads is just one piece of the puzzle. ATOM.com is running campaigns on LinkedIn, Twitter (X), Meta, and probably a few other platforms I’m not even aware of yet. Their game plan is pretty clear: run ads targeting broad, high-intent keywords – stuff like “brandable business name” or “domain for tech startup.”
These ads lead people straight to ATOM’s curated marketplace, where buyers can search for domain names tied to keywords. And if your domain happens to match what they’re looking for and it’s approved as a Premium name by ATOM—well, let’s just say your odds of making a sale just shot way up.
ATOM Plus- 15% commission on Sales
ATOM Plus is a great middle-ground option. Unlike Premium, you don’t need to get your domain names approved and you can list pretty much anything. These domains get decent visibility on the platform, second only to Premium names.
The 15% commission might feel like a bit of a jump, but it includes ATOM promoting your names through ads across various platforms. On top of that, Plus listings qualify for something pretty cool – Contests.
Wait, what are ATOM Contests?
Good question. So, apart from just browsing the marketplace, serious buyers can run naming contests on ATOM. They pay a fee, submit a creative brief (basically explaining what their business is and what kind of name they’re after), and then domain sellers like you can submit names that fit.
If the buyer likes your submission best and ends up buying the domain, boom—you’ve got a sale.
Even better? These contests usually come with bonus prize money, which you get on top of your domain sale price. Both Premium and Plus domains can be submitted to contests, and if you land a sale, the respective commission applies.
ATOM Standard – 7.5% commission on Sales
This is the budget-friendly option and it comes with one of the lower commission rate in the industry. Just 7.5%. Sounds great, right? Well, here’s the trade-off…
There’s basically zero visibility.
No ads, no exposure, no contest submissions. Your domains won’t be pushed or promoted by the platform in any way.
So why list here?
If you’ve got domains with strong demand or you’re into outbound marketing (i.e., you reach out to potential buyers directly), then ATOM Standard is perfect. You handle the outreach, and once a deal is ready, ATOM just steps in to process the payment and handle the transfer securely for that tiny 7.5% fee.
Spaceship.com
Spaceship.com has been around for a while, but they’ve recently launched something new called the “Sell Hub.” It’s their take on a domain marketplace, and the big headline here is the super low 5% commission rate. That’s right just 5%.
Now, unlike ATOM, Spaceship doesn’t offer all the bells and whistles—no ad campaigns, no contests, no special promotions. What you do get is a clean, minimalistic listing page that looks great and does the job.
So what makes them special?
That’s still unfolding. They’re new to the game in terms of being a full-fledged sales platform, so the real differentiator is still up in the air. But here’s what’s getting some buzz: lightning-fast payouts.
While most marketplaces take 5–7 business days to release your funds after a sale, Spaceship has been disbursing payments within 24 hours just like DAN.com used to. If you’re a seasoned domainer, you know how big of a deal that is. For newbies, it might not sound ground-breaking yet, but once you start closing more deals, you’ll really appreciate fast payouts.
That’s probably why I’m seeing more and more domain investors test the waters with Spaceship’s Sell Hub every day.
Another big plus with Spaceship’s Sell Hub and honestly, one that deserves more attention is the direct access to buyers. Unlike other platforms where brokers or middlemen handle negotiations, you get to interact with the client yourself.
This is huge.
Why? Because it puts you in the driver’s seat. You can explain the true value of your domain name, negotiate on your own terms, and potentially land a higher sale price. Brokers, while helpful in some cases, often settle deals quicker—sometimes even at or near the floor price (something I’ll dive into later in this article). But when you have the conversation, you’re free to highlight exactly why your domain is worth more.
So, besides the sleek interface, fast payouts, and low commission, having full control of the sales process is one of Spaceship’s most valuable features especially for domainers who know how to pitch and negotiate
Aftermarket.com
When DAN.com shut down, a couple of new players stepped up to fill the gap and Aftermarket.com is one of them.
It works like most domain marketplaces: buyers can search for names directly, just like they do on ATOM. It’s not as flashy or well-known, especially among end-users, but it gets the job done. The real gem here? Their landing pages. And not just any landers—these are smart, well-designed, and highly strategic.
Let’s take a small detour to explain why this matters…
Platforms like Afternic and SEDO offer different commission rates depending on whether your domain is using their nameservers. If your domain points to them, you pay a lower commission. If not, they charge more.
This is where Aftermarket.com really shines.
Their landers integrate pricing from ATOM, SEDO, and Afternic—all on one sleek page. So when a potential buyer lands there, they get a complete view of the different buying options and prices. It’s transparent, smart, and puts the buyer in control (while keeping your bottom line intact).
Let’s say you want to make a clean $1000 profit after commissions. Here’s how you’d price your domain across the big platforms:
- ATOM: $1092 (7.5% commission)
- SEDO: $1263 (20% commission)
- Afternic: $1443 (30% commission)
Now, because your lander is hosted on Aftermarket.com, all three options are shown to the buyer. And since most people love a deal, chances are they’ll go with the cheapest one (ATOM in this example). They click through, buy it there, and you still walk away with your intended profit.
Even better? If they reach out to negotiate via Aftermarket’s contact form, you get the lead directly, and a 15% commission applies if the deal closes through Aftermarket. So you’re giving customers more flexibility, while keeping control in your hands.
Pretty clever, right?
I had created a calculator keeping such a strategy in mind. You can check it out here.
DomainEasy.com
Launched around the same time as Aftermarket.com, DomainEasy.com is quite different from anything else out there and here’s why: they charge ZERO commission. Yes, you read that right. 0%. Nada. Zilch.
Now before you get too excited, let’s break down how they actually operate.
There are two primary ways to sell a domain:
- BIN (Buy It Now) – a full one-time payment.
- LTO (Lease to Own) – monthly payments over time.
DomainEasy supports both. But from what I’ve seen (and heard from others in the community), LTO is the main game on this platform.
So how do they make money?
Well, on BIN deals or 12-month LTOs—they don’t. You pay absolutely no commission. However, if the buyer chooses a longer lease let’s say 24 months or more then DomainEasy adds a fee (on the buyer’s side). You still walk away with the full agreed sale price, but DomainEasy earns their cut from the buyer as part of the extended lease terms.
Sounds like a dream? Kind of.
There’s a trade-off—especially on lower-value domains. Imagine you sell a $1000 domain, but it’s leased for $50/month over 24 months. That slow trickle of income might test your patience (and cash flow), especially if you rely on that money to grab new domains or cover renewals.
That said, if you’re outbounding and selling domains for under $500, this platform could be a total win. You keep every dollar. No middlemen. No commissions eating into your margin.
Now flip the script—if you’re sitting on a high-value gem, say a $30,000 domain, a 60-month lease at $500/month might actually work in your favor. Slow and steady cashflow, full earnings, and no commission cuts.
So, who’s DomainEasy really for?
✅ Sellers who outbound and close smaller deals
✅ Domainers who are okay with monthly payouts
✅ Anyone who hates giving away 15–30% in commission
Just remember, liquidity is key in domaining. Always keep enough in reserve to renew names, chase trends, or grab that next hot keyword. But if you play it right, DomainEasy might just become your new favorite zero-commission playground.
Fruits.co
I stumbled upon Fruits.co while browsing recent domain sales on NameBio.com and it instantly caught my attention due to some high-value deals happening on their platform. Before we dive into what makes Fruits.co interesting, let’s take a quick detour and talk about NameBio, in case you’re unfamiliar.
What is NameBio?
NameBio.com is a trusted platform where domainers like us can report verified domain sales. To maintain transparency, they require a screenshot of the completed transaction, including the sale price, to list it on their platform. For both newbies and pros, this database is a goldmine of market insights, helping us understand real-world domain values, spot trends, and gauge how similar names are priced and sold.
Let’s face it, domain pricing is always a gamble. One buyer might see your name as overpriced at $1000, while another might happily pay $10,000. With NameBio, you’re not flying blind. You get access to data that grounds your pricing in actual sales, unlike AI tools that only offer speculative value estimates.
Now, back to Fruits.co
While I haven’t personally listed any domains on Fruits.co yet, here’s what I gathered:
- Commission on BIN sales: 9.9%
- Live Chat with Buyers: A standout feature. Unlike other platforms that may allow email-based communication or message forwarding, Fruits.co offers real-time negotiation via live chat, giving you a powerful tool to close deals faster and with more context.
Lease-to-Own (LTO) Commission Model:
Their dynamic commission structure for LTO deals is what really makes them unique:
- 2–12 months: 9.0% commission
- 13–24 months: 7.4% commission
- 25–36 months: 4.9% commission
This is a refreshing change from most platforms that apply a flat commission rate regardless of the lease duration. Here, the longer the lease, the lower your commission, which can make a huge difference in net earnings, especially for premium domains.
Let’s break this down with a real-world example:
Suppose you sell a domain for $3000 on a 24-month LTO:
- On Afternic, if your nameservers point to them, you might pay 15% commission, walking away with $2550.
- On Fruits.co, that same deal would only incur 7.4% commission, netting you $2778.
That’s an extra $228 in your pocket—not massive, but as domain values and lease durations increase, the gap widens significantly. And remember, every dollar counts in this game, especially when dealing in volume.
Dynadot
At its core, Dynadot is a domain registrar, just like GoDaddy or NameCheap, but in my honest opinion, it’s the next big thing for domain investors. Let me explain why.
I first heard about Dynadot from someone on Twitter (or X, as it’s now called) when I was planning to move away from GoDaddy due to high renewal costs. Initially, I was considering NameCheap, but Dynadot turned out to be the real winner.
What sold me was the simplicity of the platform. It’s by far the most uncomplicated and user-friendly registrar I’ve ever used. But ease of use isn’t the only reason I’m a fan—Dynadot also supports Fast Transfer to Afternic and SEDO right from their dashboard.
What is Fast Transfer?
In case you’re unfamiliar, Fast Transfer is a powerful feature that syndicates your domain listings across 650+ partner registrars via platforms like Afternic and SEDO. If someone buys your domain through one of those registrars, the transaction is handled automatically, your domain is transferred, and the payment is processed without you having to do anything.
Sounds like a dream, right? You go to sleep and wake up to find your domain sold overnight.
Typically, to activate Fast Transfer, you need to wait 60 days after registering or transferring a domain. Even after that, with many registrars, you have to wait for an email from Afternic or SEDO to approve the listing and sometimes, that email just never comes.
With Dynadot, there’s none of that nonsense. You can enable Fast Transfer immediately after the 60-day lock expires, no waiting, no wondering. Even better, you can edit your domain pricing directly from the Dynadot dashboard for both Afternic and SEDO, and still retain Fast Transfer status. If you’ve worked with other registrars, you know how painful it is to lose Fast Transfer access just because you changed your price.
Marketplace & Commission Structure
Dynadot also offers its own domain marketplace with a straightforward 10% commission rate. Whether you choose to sell at a fixed price or via auction, the same low commission applies.
But here’s where Dynadot goes even further: if you import a lead (i.e., bring your own buyer) and close the sale via Dynadot, you pay just 5% commission.
That’s not all. After a sale, Dynadot gives you two payout options:
- Withdraw to your earnings OR
- Convert your earnings to Dynadot account balance and receive an extra 2% bonus.
Let’s break this down:
- Suppose you sell a domain for $1000.
- After the 10% commission, you’re left with $900.
- If you withdraw the funds to your bank, you’ll likely lose more due to international wire fees, currency conversions, and bank charges, ending up with maybe $850.
- But if you convert the $900 to Dynadot account balance, you get an additional $18, totaling $918—enough to renew at least six .com domains.
That’s $68 more in value than a bank withdrawal. For serious domainers, this kind of saving adds up fast.
BrandBucket
BrandBucket, or BB as it’s commonly referred to in the domaining world, is one of the oldest and most recognized brandable domain marketplaces. It has earned its reputation over nearly two decades as a market leader in offering premium brandable names for startups and businesses.
As an SEO professional, I can confidently say BrandBucket dominates organic search results for a wide range of brandable domain-related keywords. In fact, many of ATOM’s paid ads on Google are directly aimed at outranking BrandBucket. That alone speaks volumes about BrandBucket’s authority and presence in this niche.
Unlike other platforms mentioned earlier, BrandBucket is highly curated. They’ve carved out a space for handpicked, high-quality, brandable domains that appeal to startups, entrepreneurs, and businesses looking for premium names.
Here’s how the submission process works:
- You pay $1 per domain to submit for review.
- A manual review is conducted by their team (expect a response in 30–45 days, sometimes longer).
- If accepted, BrandBucket provides a suggested price for your domain.
- You can either accept the price, increase it by up to 20% (in 5% increments), or reject the listing.
Once approved and listed, your domain will be sold either as:
- Buy It Now (BIN), or
- 12-month Lease-to-Own (LTO).
After that, there’s nothing more for you to do—it’s all handled by BrandBucket.
BrandBucket takes a flat 30% commission on successful sales. While that might sound steep compared to other platforms, you’re paying for visibility, curation, and brand value.
However, there’s one major caveat:
BrandBucket requires full exclusivity.
Once your domain is accepted and listed, you cannot list it anywhere else—no Afternic, no Sedo, no Spaceship, nothing. This can be a dealbreaker for some domainers who prefer a broader exposure through syndication.
Also, BrandBucket has a strict no-disclosure policy regarding domain sales. You won’t find BB sales data on NameBio, and you’ll rarely hear about them unless an end user posts something publicly—usually on X (Twitter). That makes market analysis and pricing benchmarks a bit trickier.
Daaz.com
Daaz.com is an emerging domain marketplace that combines the best features of traditional platforms like Afternic (in its earlier days), Sedo, and Aftermarket. With its clean and open marketplace interface, Daaz allows both investors and end users to browse all publicly listed domains with ease.
For end users, Daaz offers a more focused search experience. You won’t be bombarded with countless ccTLD suggestions when you’re searching for a solid .com domain or a premium brand name. For domain investors, the platform is great for spotting undervalued gems that can be acquired and flipped into 5 or 6 figure deals.
Where Daaz really stands out is in its low commission fees:
- “Buy It Now” Listings: 9% success fee
- “Make an Offer” Listings: 9% success fee
- “Auction” Listings: 9% success fee (with a small listing fee)
- “Lease to Own” Listings: 9% success fee
- “DaaZ Secure” Transactions (i.e., imported lead): Only 5% service fee
This makes Daaz one of the most affordable platforms for selling domains, especially when compared to competitors charging 15%–30% commissions.
For domainers looking to close a private deal or investor-to-investor sale, Daaz is a smart choice due to the 5% fee on imported leads, which lets you securely transact while saving significantly on commission.
While Daaz.com doesn’t get as much buzz as bigger players like Sedo, Afternic, or ATOM and may not show up frequently on NameBio sales charts, it’s quietly building a reputation within the domaining community. Several domain investors use it as a preferred venue for wholesale transactions and direct investor deals.
If you’re looking for a cost-effective, transparent, and user-friendly platform to list and sell domains with a commission model that leaves more money in your pocket then Daaz.com is worth adding to your sales strategy.
More To Come
For now, that’s wrap on the most popular domain marketplaces in 2025. I’m sure there will be more the come and when they do I’ll add them here for you. Thanks for reading! Good luck domaining!
