# Compare offshore domain registrars

> Compare offshore domain registrars: Isthmus Domains vs Njalla, Namecheap, Porkbun, OrangeWebsite and Epik, dated October 2026. Ours: .com $11.99/year, no KYC.

- URL: https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/
- Last updated: 2026-10-19
- Publisher: Isthmus Domains (https://isthmusdomains.com)

Five head-to-head comparisons, one ranking and one price index. Each page names its sources and dates, and says where the other registrar is better.

**Quick answer — How does Isthmus Domains compare with other registrars?**

On 19 October 2026, a .com at Isthmus Domains costs $11.99/year: less than Njalla (€15), OrangeWebsite (€18.90) or Epik ($15.99), more than Porkbun ($11.08). Each comparison below is dated and sourced. **Isthmus Domains** is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto.

## All comparisons

- **[Offshore registrars ranked by price (2026)](https://isthmusdomains.com/best-offshore-domain-registrars/)** — Five offshore registrars ranked by what a .com costs over five years, with renewal, KYC and crypto next to each price.
- **[Njalla vs Isthmus Domains](https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/njalla/)** — Costa Rica proxy model with Monero at €15, or Panama in your name by default.
- **[Namecheap vs Isthmus Domains](https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/namecheap/)** — A $6.48 promo year that renews at $18.48 in the US ($14.78 with a code), or one flat price offshore.
- **[Porkbun vs Isthmus Domains](https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/porkbun/)** — Porkbun is cheaper on most extensions. What you get in exchange offshore.
- **[OrangeWebsite vs Isthmus Domains](https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/orangewebsite/)** — Iceland at €18.90 a .com with Monero, or Panama in US dollars.
- **[Epik vs Isthmus Domains](https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/epik/)** — Sold to Epik LLC (Registered Agents Inc.) in June 2023; old privacy and Bitcoin services not confirmed in 2026.
- **[Offshore registrar price index 2026](https://isthmusdomains.com/data/offshore-registrar-price-index-2026/)** — .com, .io and .ai prices of 10 registrars, first year and renewal, under CC BY 4.0.

## The six registrars at a glance

| Registrar | Based in | .com per year | ID check | Monero | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Isthmus Domains | Panama | $11.99 (renewal $11.99) | None; one verified email | No | 2026-10-19 |
| Njalla | Costa Rica | €15 | None; email or XMPP (secondary) | Yes | 2026-10-08 |
| OrangeWebsite | Iceland | €18.90 | A valid email | Yes | 2026-10-19 |
| Epik | United States | $15.99 | Not checked | Not checked | 2026-10-08 |
| Namecheap | United States | $6.48 with code, then $18.48 ($14.78 with code) | ID and selfie possible in a dispute | Not documented | 2026-10-19 |
| Porkbun | United States | $11.08 | Photo ID for some new accounts | Not documented | 2026-10-19 |

*Last checked on October 19, 2026; older figures carry their own date.*

Prices from each registrar's price list or domainoffer.net on the date in the last column. Sources are listed on each comparison page.

## How do we compare registrars?

We use the same five points on every page: where the company is based, its takedown and disclosure rule as published, its identity check, the cryptocurrencies it accepts, and its .com price. Prices are read on a stated date, from the registrar's own price list where we can, or from domainoffer.net.

We publish these pages ourselves, so we write the other side too. Porkbun and Cloudflare sell a .com for less. Njalla, OrangeWebsite and 1984 Hosting accept Monero, and we do not. Disputes and incidents appear only as dated reports with a source.

## Which comparison should I read?

Start from what you care about most.

- **Monero or a provider-held domain:** [Njalla vs Isthmus Domains](https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/njalla/).
- **Price first, with a US company:** [Porkbun vs Isthmus Domains](https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/porkbun/).
- **A first-year promo:** [Namecheap vs Isthmus Domains](https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/namecheap/).
- **Iceland or hosting at the same provider:** [OrangeWebsite vs Isthmus Domains](https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/orangewebsite/).
- **You used to be at Epik:** [Epik vs Isthmus Domains](https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/epik/).
- **Raw numbers for your own analysis:** the [price index](https://isthmusdomains.com/data/offshore-registrar-price-index-2026/).

## What stays the same at every registrar?

ICANN rules apply at every accredited registrar, offshore or not. Each one must verify a contact for the domain, follow the UDRP in trademark disputes, and act on DNS abuse under the 2024 amendments to its contract. Each registry also applies its own rules; the .com and .net registries hold no registrant contact data.

At Isthmus Domains, domains are registered through our ICANN-accredited registrar partner and follow ICANN rules. What we add is the Panamanian process for everything else. See [how it works](https://isthmusdomains.com/how-it-works/) and [pricing](https://isthmusdomains.com/pricing/).

## Comparing registrars: FAQ

### Which registrar sells the least expensive .com in October 2026?

Among the registrars we checked, Cloudflare sells a .com at cost, $10.46, and Porkbun at $11.08, both US companies. Namecheap's first year is $6.48 with a new-customer code, then $18.48 a year ($14.78 with a renewal code). Isthmus Domains charges $11.99/year, and we do not claim the best price on .com.

### Which offshore registrars accept Monero?

Njalla, OrangeWebsite (through CoinPayments) and 1984 Hosting, as of October 2026. Isthmus Domains does not: we accept BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. If Monero is a must, read the [Njalla comparison](https://isthmusdomains.com/compare/njalla/).

### Are these comparisons independent?

No, and we say it on each page: Isthmus Domains publishes them. To make them useful anyway, we give the date and source of every competitor fact, list the cases where the other registrar is better, and keep allegations to dated, sourced reports.

### How often are the prices updated?

Competitor prices on these pages were read on 8 or 19 October 2026, as each table states. The .com wholesale cost rises to $11.17 on 1 November 2026, so we plan a new check after that date. Our own prices follow our live price list.

### Can I reuse the comparison data?

Yes. The [offshore registrar price index 2026](https://isthmusdomains.com/data/offshore-registrar-price-index-2026/) is licensed CC BY 4.0: you may copy and reuse it if you credit Isthmus Domains and link to the page. It covers 10 registrars and three extensions.

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Isthmus Domains: Isthmus Domains is an offshore domain registrar in Panama: register any domain with no KYC and pay in crypto. A .com costs $11.99/year; Domain protection adds $29 a year.