What Sedo is good at
Sedo is the largest independent domain marketplace, with a European base and buyers in almost every country. Its commission is tiered by sale route: a buy-now sale through Sedo's own lander sits at the low end, offers and auctions in the middle, and sales through its SedoMLS partner network at the top. If your likely buyer is outside the US or does not speak English, Sedo is hard to beat.
Why people look elsewhere
The most common reasons are reach at US registrars, where Afternic's distribution is wider, a lower fee, or a curated marketplace that suits brandable names better. Sedo also offers paid appraisals from $99, which some owners want to compare with free tools.
The alternatives
| Venue | Seller commission | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Afternic | 15% with GoDaddy nameservers, 25% without (Basic) | Widest US registrar distribution |
| Spaceship SellerHub | 5% | Lowest fee |
| Atom | Tiered; check current plan | Brandable and invented names |
| GoDaddy Auctions | GoDaddy aftermarket rates | Expiring and aftermarket names |
| Namecheap Market | Not published | Names already at Namecheap |
| Domain broker | Typically 15–20% | Names worth roughly $25,000 or more |
Rates as of September–October 2026. Confirm on each venue's pricing page before listing.
Afternic and Sedo together
The two cover different ground: Afternic reaches buyers searching at US registrars, Sedo reaches international buyers and investors browsing its marketplace. Many sellers list on both, non-exclusively, at the same price.
For appraisals
If you were considering Sedo's paid appraisal, try free tools first. HumbleWorth, GoDaddy and our <a href="https://siteappraiser.com/domain">domain value checker</a> give you a range in seconds. A paid appraisal is worth it when a real decision depends on the number, such as a purchase above a few thousand dollars or a tax valuation.
- Sedo is strongest for international and non-English buyers.
- Afternic has wider US registrar distribution; Spaceship has the lowest fee at 5%.
- Non-exclusive listings on Sedo and Afternic together cover both buyer pools.
- Try free appraisal tools before paying for Sedo's $99 appraisal.