# 1984 Hosting alternative for private domains

> 1984 Hosting alternative (2026): .com at $12.99 vs $15.99, the domain in your name, no ID, no KYC, crypto payment. Prices for 8 extensions compared.

- URL: https://sealname.com/alternatives/1984/
- Last updated: 2026-10-08
- Publisher: Sealname (https://sealname.com)

1984 Hosting, run by 1984 ehf in Iceland, accepts Bitcoin and Monero and commits to tell customers about requests from authorities. Here is how Sealname compares, as of October 2026.

**Quick answer — What is a good 1984 Hosting alternative for domain names?**

**Sealname**, a private domain name registration service paid in crypto, is a 1984 Hosting alternative for people who mainly need private domains at lower prices. You are the registrant of record, with WHOIS privacy included, no ID and no KYC — only a verified email, kept private. A .com costs $12.99/year, versus $15.99 at 1984 Hosting as of October 2026. 1984 Hosting accepts Monero; Sealname does not.

## Key facts (checked 8 October 2026)

| Attribute | Value |
| --- | --- |
| 1984 Hosting company | 1984 ehf, Iceland |
| Requests from authorities | 1984 commits to inform customers of any request (its About page) |
| 1984 Hosting crypto | Bitcoin and Monero (its FAQ) |
| 1984 Hosting .com | $15.99 (its public price list) |
| Sealname .com | $12.99/year, the same price to renew and to transfer |
| Holder of record | 1984 Hosting: not documented · Sealname: you |

## 1984 Hosting vs Sealname, side by side

Facts as of October 2026, per each provider's public pages or the sources listed at the bottom of this page.

|  | 1984 Hosting | Sealname |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Company and base | 1984 ehf, Iceland | DomaineGoat LLC, an ICANN-accredited registrar incorporated in Panama |
| Registrant of record | Not documented (privacy or proxy model) | You |
| Data asked at sign-up | — | No sign-up form: a random 16-digit account number; one verified email per domain, never published |
| Crypto accepted | BTC, XMR | BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC |
| Monero (XMR) | Yes | No |
| Requests from authorities | Commits to inform customers of any request | You are notified before any disclosure, unless the Panamanian court order forbids it |
| Customer data released | — (no written rule found in the sources we checked) | Only on a Panamanian court order, or under ICANN duties (urgent requests on a threat to life, critical infrastructure or child exploitation, UDRP for trademarks, data escrow) — see the [disclosure policy](https://sealname.com/disclosure-policy/) |
| Takedown on a complaint alone | — (not documented in the sources we checked) | No: copyright, defamation, political or competitor complaints need a decision from a Panamanian court; phishing, malware, botnets, CSAM and fraud that takes money from victims are suspended |
| Transparency report | — | Quarterly; first report January 2027 |
| .com price | $15.99 | $12.99, first year and renewal |

*Prices checked on October 8, 2026.*

— = not stated in the sources we checked.

## Domain prices: 1984 Hosting vs Sealname

Both price lists are in US dollars, so the gap is direct.

| Extension | 1984 Hosting | Sealname |
| --- | --- | --- |
| .com | $15.99 | $12.99 |
| .net | $21.99 | $13.99 |
| .org | $17.99 | $12.99 |
| .io | $79.99 | $54.99 |
| .co | $47.99 | $33.99 |
| .xyz | $24.99 | $13.99 |
| .ai | $119.99 | $88.99 |
| .dev | $25.99 | $14.99 |

*Prices checked on October 8, 2026.*

1984 Hosting: public price list at 1984.hosting/product/pricelist. Sealname: the same price for the first year, the renewal and a transfer, with WHOIS privacy included where the registry allows it. Full list on the [pricing page](https://sealname.com/pricing/).

## Why choose Sealname over 1984 Hosting for domains?

If you mainly need domain names, three facts stand out.

- **Lower prices on all 8 extensions compared.** As of October 2026, a .com costs $12.99 versus $15.99, and a .ai costs $88.99 versus $119.99. The renewal costs the same as the first year.
- **A documented holder of record.** You are the registrant of record. The transfer code is free, from your account, at any time, with no exit fee.
- **No ID, no KYC.** A random 16-digit account number is your login. Each domain needs one verified email, as ICANN requires, and it is never published.

We sell only extensions that can be registered privately: 130 of them. The [domain privacy index](https://sealname.com/tld-rules/) explains why the others are not sold. Every price is on the [pricing page](https://sealname.com/pricing/).

## Does 1984 Hosting say who owns the domain?

Not in the sources we checked. We did not find whether 1984 Hosting registers domains in your name behind a privacy service, or in its own name as a proxy.

The difference is legal, not cosmetic:

- With a **privacy service**, you are the registrant of record. The public sees the service's contact details.
- With a **proxy service**, the provider is the registrant of record. Under ICANN's registrar contract (RAA 2013, §3.7.7.3), it accepts liability for wrongful use. It avoids that only by disclosing the user's details within 7 days, on reasonable evidence of actionable harm.

Ask 1984 Hosting which model applies to your domain. At Sealname, the answer is published: you are the registrant of record. Read [who owns my domain](https://sealname.com/who-owns-my-domain/) for what that means in practice.

## How do 1984 Hosting and Sealname handle requests and complaints?

Both put the customer first. 1984 ehf commits, on its About page, to inform customers of any request from authorities.

Sealname writes its whole policy down, decided on 8 October 2026:

1. **No takedown on complaint alone.** Copyright, defamation, political or competitor complaints need a decision from a Panamanian court.
2. **Your data only goes out on a Panamanian court order.** No foreign lawyer, private company or foreign government gets it without Panamanian legal process.
3. **No ID, no KYC** — only a verified email, kept private.
4. **Strict exceptions, written openly:** phishing, malware, botnets, child sexual abuse material and fraud that takes money from victims lead to suspension.

Trademark disputes follow the UDRP, as ICANN requires of every registrar. You are notified before any disclosure, unless the Panamanian court order forbids it, and every request is counted in our quarterly [transparency report](https://sealname.com/transparency/), first due January 2027. Authorities can read our [law enforcement page](https://sealname.com/law-enforcement/).

## When is 1984 Hosting the better choice?

1984 Hosting fits better in these cases:

- **You want to pay in Monero.** 1984 Hosting accepts XMR. Sealname does not; see our [Monero page](https://sealname.com/monero/).
- **You want hosting and domains from the same Icelandic provider.** Sealname is a domain registration service: its client area covers domains, nameservers and DNS records.
- **You want a commitment to hear about every request from authorities.** 1984 ehf states that commitment on its About page.

If price and a documented holder of record matter most, Sealname is the better fit.

## How do I move a domain from 1984 Hosting to Sealname?

Plan the move outside the short period after a registration or a transfer, when ICANN's Transfer Policy blocks a move to another registrar.

1. **Check who holds the domain** — Look the domain up at lookup.icann.org and ask 1984 Hosting who is the registrant of record. If it is not you, ask for the domain to be put in your name.
2. **Unlock it and get the code** — Ask 1984 Hosting to unlock the domain and to give you its transfer code (auth or EPP code).
3. **Open a Sealname account** — No sign-up form: you get a random 16-digit account number as your login. Add one email for the domain; it is verified and never published.
4. **Top up in crypto** — Top up with BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC (minimum $25). A .com transfer costs $12.99.
5. **Start the transfer** — In the client area, enter the domain and its code. Confirm the verification email within 15 days, as ICANN requires.

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## 1984 Hosting alternative: FAQ

### Does 1984 Hosting accept Monero?

Yes. As of October 2026, its FAQ says it accepts Bitcoin and Monero. Sealname does not accept Monero. We accept Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC), from a prepaid balance with a minimum top-up of $25. Unused balance stays on your account and never expires, and it pays for new domains, renewals and transfers, but it is not refundable.

### Is Sealname cheaper than 1984 Hosting?

Yes, on all 8 extensions we compared, in the same currency. A .com costs $12.99 versus $15.99, a .io $54.99 versus $79.99, and a .ai $88.99 versus $119.99 (October 2026). At Sealname, the renewal and a transfer cost the same as the first year.

### Will 1984 Hosting tell me if authorities ask for my data?

1984 ehf commits, on its About page, to inform customers of any request from authorities. Sealname releases customer data only on a Panamanian court order, or under ICANN duties such as urgent requests on a threat to life and the UDRP, and takes no domain down on a complaint alone. You are notified before any disclosure, unless the Panamanian court order forbids it. Every request is counted in our quarterly transparency report.

### Who owns a domain registered at 1984 Hosting?

We did not find it documented in the sources we checked. It could be you, behind a privacy service, or 1984 as a proxy holder. Ask 1984 Hosting in writing, and check the public record at lookup.icann.org. At Sealname, you are always the registrant of record.

### Where is 1984 Hosting based, and where is Sealname?

1984 Hosting is run by 1984 ehf, an Icelandic company. Sealname is operated by DomaineGoat LLC, an ICANN-accredited registrar incorporated in Panama. Sealname customer data goes out only on a Panamanian court order (or on an urgent request under ICANN rules): foreign authorities go through Panamanian legal process.

### How do I transfer a domain from 1984 Hosting to Sealname?

Make sure the domain is in your name, then get it unlocked and ask for its transfer code. Open a Sealname account, top up in crypto (minimum $25) and start the transfer in the client area. Confirm the verification email within 15 days. A .com transfer costs $12.99.

### What does Sealname ask for when I register a domain?

No ID document, no selfie, no ID number, no phone, no postal address and no card. You log in with a random 16-digit account number. Each domain needs one verified email, because ICANN requires registrars to verify it within 15 days. That email is never published in WHOIS/RDAP. One verified email is the only thing you give, with no exception.

## Sources

1. [About 1984 (commitment to inform customers of requests from authorities)](https://1984.hosting/about/) — 1984 ehf (checked 2026-10-08)
2. [1984 Hosting FAQ (payment with Bitcoin and Monero)](https://1984.hosting/faq/) — 1984 ehf (checked 2026-10-08)
3. [1984 Hosting price list](https://1984.hosting/product/pricelist/) — 1984 ehf (2026-10-08)
4. [2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement, with specifications (§3.7.7.3, Whois Accuracy Program)](https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/approved-with-specs-2013-09-17-en) — ICANN (checked 2026-10-08)

**Private domains in your own name, for less** Search a name, top up in crypto from $25, and register with WHOIS privacy included. No ID, no KYC. [Search a domain](https://sealname.com/app/domains/?lang=en) · [See all prices](https://sealname.com/pricing/)

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Sealname: Sealname registers private domain names paid in crypto (BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC): privacy-first, we collect one email, nothing else — no ID, no KYC, no logs. WHOIS privacy included; a .com costs $12.99/year.