OrbitFour vs Namecheap
Namecheap includes free WHOIS privacy, which is a big part of why people like it — and we agree. OrbitFour matches that and adds custom-branded parking pages, team accounts with roles, and audit logs, with the same calm checkout and flat renewals.
What's included
| OrbitFour | Namecheap | |
|---|---|---|
| Free WHOIS privacy | Included | Free |
| Parking & landing pages | Included, custom-branded | Limited |
| DNS management | Included | Included |
| Use any nameservers | Yes — including ours | Yes |
| DNSSEC | One-click | Manual |
| Email & URL forwarding | Included | Included |
| Team accounts & roles | Included | Limited |
| Audit logs | Included | — |
| Checkout upsells | None | Some |
| Renewal pricing | Same as year one | Varies |
Namecheap details are approximate and based on their standard plans — check their current terms. We never claim to be the cheapest; we include more.
Why people switch
More than privacy included
Parking pages, email/URL forwarding, team roles, and audit logs are all included — not just privacy.
Direct registry access
ICANN-accredited (IANA 3873); we register directly with the registries with no reseller layer.
A calmer checkout
Fewer add-ons pushed on the way to buying the domain you came for.
Common questions
Is OrbitFour a good Namecheap alternative?
Yes — if you want WHOIS privacy, DNS, parking pages, and email/URL forwarding included instead of sold separately, plus team roles and audit logs. OrbitFour is ICANN-accredited (IANA 3873) and registers directly with the registries.
Is OrbitFour cheaper than Namecheap?
We don't compete on being the cheapest. We compete on what's included — privacy, parking, DNS, forwarding, team roles — at fair, transparent prices, with renewals that match your first-year rate. Compare the features, not just the sticker price.
How do I move my domains from Namecheap to OrbitFour?
Unlock the domain at Namecheap and grab its authorization code, then start the transfer at OrbitFour — one at a time or in bulk via CSV. Your DNS records and nameservers come with you, so nothing goes down. See our Namecheap transfer guide for the steps.