Namechk
Focus: usernames, branding and social media. Shares domains with Instant Domain Search. Rated 4.3 (Instant Domain Search: 4.5).
Web AppFreeWeb
4.3Visit
Web App
Instant Domain Search
Check domain name availability as you type across hundreds of extensions.
Rating
4.5 / 5
Pricing
Free
Difficulty
Beginner
Works on
Web
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What is Instant Domain Search?
Instant Domain Search shows whether a domain is free in real time as you type, covering more than 800 extensions and suggesting alternatives. Searching is free with no sign-up, and you only pay if you decide to register a domain through a partner registrar.
Pros: what Instant Domain Search does well
- Results appear instantly
- Useful name suggestions
- Free to search
Cons: where it falls short
- Registration happens through partners
- Some premium domains are pricey
Who Instant Domain Search is for
Founders and creators brainstorming a name for a new project.
Who can skip it
People who already own the domain they need.
Instant Domain Search alternatives
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Are.na
Focus: moodboard, bookmarks and research. Also in Research and Brainstorming, like Instant Domain Search. Freemium (Instant Domain Search: Free). Adds iOS, Android and Chrome. Rated 4.6 (Instant Domain Search: 4.5).
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Flourish
Focus: data visualisation, charts and storytelling. Also in Research and Brainstorming, like Instant Domain Search. Freemium (Instant Domain Search: Free). Rated 4.6 (Instant Domain Search: 4.5).
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Namelix
Focus: branding and ai. Shares naming and domains with Instant Domain Search. An AI tool, not a web app. Same 4.5 rating.
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RAWGraphs
Focus: data visualisation, charts and svg. Also in Research and Brainstorming, like Instant Domain Search. Same 4.5 rating.
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Lexica
Focus: AI Art, Stable Diffusion and Image Generation. Also in Brainstorming and Research, like Instant Domain Search. An AI tool, not a web app. Freemium (Instant Domain Search: Free). Rated 4.7 (Instant Domain Search: 4.5).
AI ToolFree planWeb
4.7Visit
Free alternatives to Instant Domain Search
Want to spend nothing? These free picks cover similar ground.
BrandColors
Focus: brand colours, hex codes and palettes. Also in Brainstorming and Research, like Instant Domain Search. A website, not a web app. Same 4.5 rating.
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Lapa Ninja
Focus: landing pages, web design and inspiration. Also in Brainstorming and Research, like Instant Domain Search. A website, not a web app. Same 4.5 rating.
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Minimal Gallery
Focus: web design, inspiration and gallery. Also in Research and Brainstorming, like Instant Domain Search. A website, not a web app. Same 4.5 rating.
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Muzli
Focus: design inspiration, ui design and news. Also in Research and Brainstorming, like Instant Domain Search. A website, not a web app. Adds Chrome. Same 4.5 rating.
WebsiteFreeWeb, Chrome
4.5Visit
TOOOLS.design
Focus: design resources, design tools and ui ux. Also in Research and Brainstorming, like Instant Domain Search. A website, not a web app. Same 4.5 rating.
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Dark Mode Design
Focus: dark mode, web design and inspiration. Also in Brainstorming and Research, like Instant Domain Search. A website, not a web app. Rated 4.4 (Instant Domain Search: 4.5).
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4.4Visit
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