Web3 name services

5 Best Unstoppable Domains Alternatives in 2026

We compared five Unstoppable Domains alternatives on features, fees and supported chains, and noted where each one falls short of Unstoppable Domains.

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Unstoppable Domains
ICANN-accredited domain registrar and marketplace that also sells blockchain-based Web3 domains.
Platforms
Web, API
Pricing
Web3 domains: one-time purchase, no renewal fees; DNS .com: $10.67 to register or renew
Fees
DNS prices exclude method-dependent processing fees of about 3%

The closest Unstoppable Domains alternative for a wallet name is ENS, where a 5+ character .eth name costs $5 in ETH per year. Below are five Web3 name services with project cards on this site, compared on renewal model, price per name, chain and who holds the name. Unstoppable Domains itself now sells regular DNS domains as well as Web3 names.

Key takeaways

  1. 01ENS — best for Ethereum: 5+ character .eth names cost $5 in ETH per year.
  2. 02Basenames — best for Base users: 0.0001 ETH per year for 10+ character names on Base.
  3. 03SNS — best for Solana: .sol names cost $20 for 5+ characters.
  4. 04Freename — best for own TLDs: Web3 domains from $5 with no renewal fees.
  5. Switching? Revoke token approvals you no longer need before you leave the old app.

What is Unstoppable Domains?

Unstoppable Domains started as a seller of blockchain-based Web3 domains. Its homepage now presents it as an ICANN-accredited registrar and marketplace for regular domains, with .com at $10.67 a year, and says it manages over 1 million domains. Its terms say Web3 domains bought and claimed from it carry no renewal fees. See the full Unstoppable Domains profile →

How we picked these alternatives

  1. 01Renewal model — one-time purchase or yearly rent, from the service's own docs or terms.
  2. 02Price per name — the published price for a standard-length name.
  3. 03Chain — which blockchain the name lives on and where it resolves.
  4. 04Ownership — whether the name is held in your own wallet.
  5. 05Short names — the price for 3 and 4 character names, where published.

Why look for a Unstoppable Domains alternative?

The focus moved to DNS domains

The homepage leads with ICANN-accredited registrar tools, auctions and a .com at $10.67 a year. If you only want an on-chain wallet name, a dedicated name service may fit better.

Name collision risk

Its terms of use (last updated June 10, 2026) warn that Web3 names can collide with names on other blockchains, other naming systems and DNS.

Extra processing fees

Its DNS price table excludes payment processing fees of about 3%, which depend on the payment method.

Unstoppable Domains alternatives compared

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NameBest for
Unstoppable Domains ORIGINALBaseline
ENSA .eth wallet name
BasenamesA name on Base
SNSA .sol wallet name
FreenameCustom Web3 extensions
SPACE ID.bnb and .arb names

The 5 best Unstoppable Domains alternatives

#1

ENS

Best for Ethereum

The on-chain naming system for Ethereum, with names rented per year instead of bought once. Its homepage lists over 37 million names. Limitation: a lapsed name can be registered by anyone after the 90-day grace period.

vs Unstoppable Domains
  • Renewal fees: Worse
  • Wallet-held names: Equal
  • $5 in ETH per year for 5+ characters
  • 90-day grace period after expiry
#2

Basenames

Best for Base users

A name service deployed on Base and built on the same technology as ENS, priced in ETH by length. Eligible users, such as Coinbase Verification holders, get one 5+ letter name free for a year. Limitation: names are rented yearly, and 3 character names cost 0.1 ETH.

vs Unstoppable Domains
  • Renewal fees: Worse
  • Wallet-held names: Equal
  • 0.001 ETH per year for 5 to 9 characters
  • Contracts in a public GitHub repo
#3

SNS

Formerly Bonfida
Best for Solana

The name service for Solana, linking a .sol name to the wallet that buys it. Payment can be in a chosen token or by card through Coinflow. Limitation: names work only in the Solana ecosystem and its integrations, and 1 to 3 character names cost $640 to $750.

vs Unstoppable Domains
  • Wallet-held names: Equal
  • $20 for 5+ character names
  • Card checkout through Coinflow
#4

Freename

Best for own TLDs

A Web3 registrar with the same no-renewal model, plus custom top-level domains from $79. A TLD owner with a $99 per year royalty license earns up to 50% of each registration under it. Limitation: names need extensions or supporting apps to resolve.

vs Unstoppable Domains
  • Renewal fees: Equal
  • Wallet-held names: Equal
  • Web3 domains from $5, no renewal fees
  • Custom TLDs from $79
#5

SPACE ID

Best for BNB and Arbitrum

A multi-chain name service that runs .bnb on BNB Chain and .arb on Arbitrum and lets communities launch their own TLDs, with an SDK and API. Limitation: names are rented per year, and its docs do not publish a fixed price table.

vs Unstoppable Domains
  • Renewal fees: Worse
  • Wallet-held names: Equal
  • .bnb and .arb names in one portal
  • SDK and API for name resolution

Which Unstoppable Domains alternative should you choose?

For an Ethereum name: ENS at $5 in ETH per year. For Base: Basenames. For Solana: SNS. To keep no renewal fees: Freename.

Bottom line

Pick by chain first. ENS is the default on Ethereum, Basenames on Base, SNS on Solana and SPACE ID for .bnb and .arb. ENS, Basenames and SPACE ID rent names by the year, so budget for renewals.

If the one-time purchase is what you liked about Unstoppable Domains, Freename keeps that model with domains from $5. Keep any Unstoppable name you already own until the new one resolves in the wallets and apps you use.

Educational content, not financial advice. Crypto assets are volatile; do your own research.

How to move from Unstoppable Domains safely

  1. List the Unstoppable names you own and the wallet addresses and records set on each.
  2. Pick the chain you use most and register the new name from the same wallet that will receive funds.
  3. Set the new name's address records and send a small test payment to it from another wallet.
  4. Update the name on your profiles and in the apps where you shared the old one.
  5. Keep the old Web3 name in your wallet: its terms say it carries no renewal fees, so holding it costs nothing extra.

Sources

  1. Unstoppable Domains: Homepage
  2. Unstoppable Domains: Terms of use
  3. Unstoppable Domains: Domain pricing
  4. ENS: Docs FAQ
  5. Basenames: Basenames page and FAQ
  6. SNS: Register docs
  7. Freename: Web3 domains
  8. SPACE ID: Registration integration docs

Unstoppable Domains alternatives: FAQ

What is the best alternative to Unstoppable Domains?

ENS for Ethereum, at $5 in ETH per year for a 5+ character .eth name. On Base, Basenames; on Solana, SNS.

Is there a Web3 domain with no renewal fees besides Unstoppable Domains?

Yes. Freename sells Web3 domains from $5 with no renewal fees, except the .CHZ extension, which requires renewals.

Does Unstoppable Domains still sell Web3 domains?

Yes. Its terms still cover Web3 domains with no renewal fees, but its homepage now leads with ICANN-accredited DNS registration, with .com at $10.67 a year.

How much does an ENS name cost compared with a .sol name?

A 5+ character .eth name costs $5 in ETH per year. A 5+ character .sol name costs $20, per the SNS docs.

Can I get a free Web3 name?

Basenames gives one free 5+ letter name for one year to eligible users, such as Coinbase Verification holders. One discount per address.

What changed in this list

2026-09-26First version: five Web3 name services, facts checked Sep 26, 2026.

How this page works

Sources: Unstoppable Domains: Homepage, Unstoppable Domains: Terms of use, Unstoppable Domains: Domain pricing. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.

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