Catches.io vs Backorder.com

Catches.io8.8Visit Backorder.com7.7Visit

Higher score Catches.io #2 in Domain Backorder Services 8.8/10 Free plan · paid from $25 Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Catches.io

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Backorder.com #3 in Domain Backorder Services 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Backorder.com

• Catches.io fits best

  API-driven backorders with flexible discovery tools

• Backorder.com fits best

  Multi-extension backorders with free placement

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Side by side

Feature	Catches.io 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Backorder.com 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	7.7
Ranking	#2 in Domain Backorder Services	#3 in Domain Backorder Services
Best for	API-driven backorders with flexible discovery tools	Multi-extension backorders with free placement
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$25one-time	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features Catches.io 3/4 · Backorder.com 2/4
Auction on competition	✓	✓
Prepayment required	—	—
API access	✓ (best)	Not published
Refund if missed	✓	✓
Specs
Supported TLDs	Not published	.ac, .ag, .ai, .ax, .bz, .ch, .co.uk, .eu, .gg, .im, .io, .je, .lc, .me, .me.uk, .mn, .mu, .nl, .org.uk, .pr, .sc, .sh, .si, .st, .uk, .vc
Simultaneous orders	Not published	5 domains
Our review
Pros	Search expiring domains using names, keywords, extensions, and value signals No upfront payment; pay only when a domain is successfully caught API supports validation, creation, bulk creation, and cancellation	Free backorder placement with payment on successful capture Automated drop-catching for pending-delete and expired domains Supports 25 listed extensions with private auctions when needed
Cons	Competing successful backorders can move into an auction The $25 charge applies when a domain is successfully caught Focused on domain acquisition rather than broader website operations	Web access is the only listed platform Competing successful backorders may move to a private auction Some accounts are limited to five simultaneous backorders
Our verdict	Catches.io is a web-based domain backorder and drop-catching service for domain investors, founders, agencies, and operators. It combines expiring-domain discovery with backorder placement, automated attempts to catch domains as they… Read the review →	Backorder.com is a web-based domain backorder service for people seeking pending-delete and expired country-code domains. It lets users search supported domain lists, place backorders without an upfront fee, and receive an automated… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Catches.io — where it wins

  • Search expiring domains using names, keywords, extensions, and value signals
  • No upfront payment; pay only when a domain is successfully caught
  • API supports validation, creation, bulk creation, and cancellation

  Where it doesn't

  • Competing successful backorders can move into an auction
  • The $25 charge applies when a domain is successfully caught
  • Focused on domain acquisition rather than broader website operations

• Backorder.com — where it wins

  • Free backorder placement with payment on successful capture
  • Automated drop-catching for pending-delete and expired domains
  • Supports 25 listed extensions with private auctions when needed

  Where it doesn't

  • Web access is the only listed platform
  • Competing successful backorders may move to a private auction
  • Some accounts are limited to five simultaneous backorders

• Catches.io8.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $25

  A flexible domain-catching service with $25 backorders, auctions, alerts, and API automation.

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• Backorder.com7.7/10 · Free plan

  A focused web service for automated ccTLD backorders with free placement.

  Visit Backorder.comFull verdict →