Our verdict · 8.1/10 Excellent
One of the cheapest places to register and renew a .com with a clean interface. Its add-on products are still young.
Key takeaways
- Best for: Buyers wanting low renewal prices.
- Strongest area: Value for money (9.2/10). Weakest: Integrations & ecosystem (7.0/10).
- Price: .com about $9.68 / year; renews $10.88.
- Watch out for: Newer company.
What is Spaceship?
Spaceship is a newer registrar with a modern interface, low registration and renewal prices, free WHOIS privacy and add-on email and hosting. It comes from the team behind Namecheap.
Spaceship is made by Spaceship (Namecheap group) and is reviewed here as a domain registrar. It is priced on a subscription basis, and our editorial score is 8.1 out of 10, calculated from six weighted criteria.
Who it’s for — and who should skip it
Choose Spaceship if
- Buyers wanting low renewal prices
- Small domain portfolios
- Owners who like a modern interface
Not for you if
- Teams wanting a mature hosting bundle
- Enterprise domain management
Key features
Fast search and bulk registration.
Free DNS with presets.
Free WHOIS privacy.
Email, hosting and site builder options.
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft 365
- Cloudflare
Pros & cons
What we like
- Low registration and renewal prices
- Free WHOIS privacy
- Clean, fast interface
- Backed by Namecheap's team
Watch out for
- Newer company
- Add-on services still maturing
- Fewer TLD-specific tools
Pricing & true cost
| Plan | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| .com domain | ≈ $10.88 / yr | Renewal; ~$9.68 first year |
Pricing watch-out: First-year promo codes are often available. Free WHOIS privacy.
Pricing watch-outs
- Yearly pricing. At least one plan is priced per year. Confirm whether monthly billing is offered and what it costs.
- No free plan or trial. Ask for a demo account, a pilot or money-back terms before committing.
Contract questions to ask before you sign
- Does the plan auto-renew, and how many days’ notice do you need to cancel?
- Is the advertised price for annual billing? What is the month-to-month price?
- Is the first-year price a promotion? What will renewal cost, and is it capped?
- Is there a minimum number of seats, or a charge for inactive users?
- Are onboarding, implementation or premium-support fees extra?
- How do we export all our data if we leave, and in what format?
General questions for any vendor — not findings about this product. Build a full checklist with our requirements builder.
Indicative USD pricing, last checked November 5, 2026 (source). Vendors change prices and promotions often — always confirm on their website. Model your own numbers with our SaaS TCO calculator.
Score breakdown
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features & fit | 20% | 7.6 | 1.50 | |
| Ease of use | 15% | 8.8 | 1.30 | |
| Value for money | 20% | 9.2 | 1.80 | |
| Support & reliability | 20% | 7.6 | 1.50 | |
| Security & privacy | 15% | 8.2 | 1.20 | |
| Integrations & ecosystem | 10% | 7.0 | 0.70 | |
| Overall | 100% | Weighted for web hosting products | 8.1 | |
Security & compliance facts
| Item | Status | Question to ask Spaceship (Namecheap group) |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-factor authenticationStops most account takeovers from reused or phished passwords. | Not verified by us | Can admins enforce MFA for every user, on every plan? |
| Single sign-on (SAML/OIDC)Lets you remove a leaver’s access everywhere from one place. | Not verified by us | Is SSO included on the plan we are buying, or only on enterprise tiers? |
| SOC 2 Type II reportIndependent audit of the vendor’s security controls — often required by larger customers. | Not verified by us | Can we see your current SOC 2 Type II report (under NDA if needed)? |
| ISO/IEC 27001 certificationInternational standard for running an information-security programme. | Not verified by us | Which legal entity and services does your ISO 27001 certificate cover? |
| GDPR data processing agreementNeeded if you handle personal data of people in the EU/UK. | Not verified by us | Do you offer a signed DPA and list your sub-processors? |
| HIPAA business associate agreementRequired before US healthcare businesses store protected health information. | Not verified by us | Will you sign a BAA, and on which plans? |
We have not yet verified these items for Spaceship against a primary source, so we don’t claim them either way. Check Spaceship (Namecheap group)’s trust or security page and ask for documents in writing.
Before you buy any domain registrar
Check Spaceship against the same list we use for every domain registrar — and confirm each point on the plan you intend to buy, not the top tier.
- Transparent renewal prices
- Free WHOIS privacy
- MFA and registrar lock
- Reliable DNS management
- DNSSEC support
See every ranked option in Domains & DNS.
Spaceship alternatives
Pick an alternative by what matters to you
- Cheaper
IONOS≈ $0/mo vs $1/mo at 10 users (cheapest paid plans, indicative) - Has a free plan
CloudflareSpaceship has no free plan; Cloudflare does - Better integrations
Amazon Route 53Integrations score 9.0 vs 7.0 - Stronger on securityCloudflareSecurity & privacy score 9.2 vs 8.2
- Higher overall scoreCloudflareOverall 8.8 vs 8.1
Computed from our published scores and indicative pricing for tools in the same category as Spaceship. Scores are editorial; see the methodology.
Editor’s picks
Affordable domains with free WHOIS privacy and a simple dashboard.
Low-cost domains with free WHOIS privacy and SSL.
DNS, CDN, security and at-cost domain registration on one platform.
Head-to-head comparisons
Review history
- Scored under methodology v2.0 (six weighted criteria, computed overall score).
Spaceship FAQ
How much does a .com cost at Spaceship?
About $9.68 to register and $10.88 a year to renew, before promo codes.
Is Spaceship related to Namecheap?
Yes, it was launched by Namecheap's founder.
Does Spaceship have a free plan?
No, Spaceship does not offer a permanent free plan. Pricing starts at .com about $9.68 / year; renews $10.88 (indicative).
Who is Spaceship best for?
Spaceship is best for: buyers wanting low renewal prices; small domain portfolios; owners who like a modern interface.
How is the Spaceship score calculated?
The 8.1/10 overall score is a weighted average of six sub-scores — features & fit, ease of use, value, support & reliability, security & privacy, and integrations — using the published weights for hosting products. Affiliate relationships have no input. See our methodology page for the full rubric.
What are the best alternatives to Spaceship?
Popular alternatives include Namecheap, Porkbun, Cloudflare. See our comparisons for side-by-side verdicts.