# Will your domain name price jump after Chillidog? **URL:** \ **Category:** Elements Hosting\ **Created:** [February 26, 2026, 6:08pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/will-your-domain-name-price-jump-after-chillidog/54747 "2026-02-26T18:08:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![differentdan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/differentdan/32/33530_2.png) [@differentdan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/differentdan)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2026, 6:08pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/will-your-domain-name-price-jump-after-chillidog/54747/1 "2026-02-26T18:08:23Z")
I just noticed this. If you have domain names registered through Chillidog, make sure you pay attention to any upcoming renewals. Below is the pricing for the web host that Chillidog sold to. ![domain-name-pricing-from-other-web-host](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/uploads/realmacsoftware1/original/3X/c/7/c7cdf3dcff098b77ee0cafc013867da6c818d937.jpeg) I’ve heard from some customers that the new host is going to grandfather in plans/pricing, but I don’t know how long that grandfather term will be. Also it’s important to look out for any errors during the handover period. If you are planning on sticking with that new host that Chillidog sold to, make sure you are aware of their domain name pricing, and that you don’t get any surprises on your upcoming invoices. Of course, we are welcoming former Chillidog Hosting customers to our new hosting service. Domain name pricing won’t be that steep. 😄 ---
**Author:** ![Jeffinn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/87869e/32.png) [@Jeffinn](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Jeffinn)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/will-your-domain-name-price-jump-after-chillidog/54747/2 "2026-02-26T18:19:02Z")
When is hosting going to be available to the general public? ---
**Author:** ![handshaper](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/handshaper/32/27373_2.png) [@handshaper](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/handshaper)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/will-your-domain-name-price-jump-after-chillidog/54747/3 "2026-02-26T18:51:50Z")
That pricing is outrageous, it used to be around $14.00 for TLD, specialty domains were that price. ---
**Author:** ![differentdan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/differentdan/32/33530_2.png) [@differentdan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/differentdan)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2026, 8:19pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/will-your-domain-name-price-jump-after-chillidog/54747/4 "2026-02-26T20:19:26Z")
Soon”ish” 😄 ---
**Author:** ![PMUK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7993a0/32.png) [@PMUK](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/PMUK)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2026, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/will-your-domain-name-price-jump-after-chillidog/54747/5 "2026-02-26T20:47:44Z")
This is from Exact - We at Exact Hosting are delighted to announce that we have acquired Chillidog Hosting. As another quality service brought to you by Tucows, we are committed to providing you with the same excellent service you currently enjoy. **What This Means for You:** - No Change to Service or Pricing: Your hosting services and current pricing will remain the same. - New Name on Billing: The only immediate change you will see is that invoices and emails will now come from “ **Exact Hosting**.” Similarly, your payment and credit card statements will reflect the new name, ---
**Author:** ![differentdan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/differentdan/32/33530_2.png) [@differentdan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/differentdan)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2026, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/will-your-domain-name-price-jump-after-chillidog/54747/6 "2026-02-26T20:51:18Z")
> [@PMUK](#): > > **What This Means for You:** > > - No Change to Service or Pricing: Your hosting services and current pricing will remain the same. I’ve heard this before, usually right before there is a change to the service and pricing… 🤣 I’m a bit cynical though when it comes to these types of buyouts, as I’ve lived through several of them (personally and professionally). 😛 I think it’s still prudent to check your invoices in the upcoming months. Don’t rely on auto-pilot. ---
**Author:** ![PMUK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7993a0/32.png) [@PMUK](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/PMUK)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2026, 8:59pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/will-your-domain-name-price-jump-after-chillidog/54747/7 "2026-02-26T20:59:15Z")
Wont need to as they’ll be on your plan by then!🤣 ---
**Author:** ![ajenks](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/ajenks/32/34693_2.png) [@ajenks](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/ajenks)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2026, 9:49pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/will-your-domain-name-price-jump-after-chillidog/54747/8 "2026-02-26T21:49:48Z")
🤯 That’s highway robbery, what are they thinking?? I pay a little over $11/yr. ---
**Author:** ![differentdan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/differentdan/32/33530_2.png) [@differentdan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/differentdan)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2026, 11:56pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/will-your-domain-name-price-jump-after-chillidog/54747/9 "2026-02-26T23:56:46Z")
> [@handshaper](#): > > That pricing is outrageous > [@ajenks](#): > > That’s highway robbery, what are they thinking?? Indeed, I was flabbergasted when I landed on that page. 😵‍💫 ---
**Author:** ![robbeattie](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/robbeattie/32/78_2.png) [@robbeattie](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/robbeattie)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2026, 10:58am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/will-your-domain-name-price-jump-after-chillidog/54747/10 "2026-02-27T10:58:40Z")
I’ve got no domains with Chillidog but that’s a stinker. And doesn’t bode well for the future. ---
**Author:** ![MichaelDroste](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/michaeldroste/32/37212_2.png) [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2026, 2:39pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/will-your-domain-name-price-jump-after-chillidog/54747/11 "2026-02-27T14:39:08Z")
I’m no expert - but my beginning rate was $6 per month for three years at DreamHost SSD- unlimited storage- unlimited bandwidth I expect mine to jump to $10.99 or $12.99 in 2028 ---
**Author:** ![MichaelDroste](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/michaeldroste/32/37212_2.png) [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/will-your-domain-name-price-jump-after-chillidog/54747/12 "2026-02-27T14:59:32Z")
I’m not angry about 1099 to 1299 for my sites. I have a lot of websites quite a bit of traffic and they even installed the free open source forum software for me no charge they’ve been very good to me. ---
**Author:** ![differentdan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/differentdan/32/33530_2.png) [@differentdan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/differentdan)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2026, 3:01pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/will-your-domain-name-price-jump-after-chillidog/54747/13 "2026-02-27T15:01:10Z")
This thread is about domain name pricing, not web hosting pricing. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Macsterguy](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/macsterguy/32/667_2.png) [@Macsterguy](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Macsterguy)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2026, 3:27pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/will-your-domain-name-price-jump-after-chillidog/54747/14 "2026-02-27T15:27:34Z")
It definitely came as quite a surprise that chilidog sold out… 😢 ---
**Author:** ![PMUK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7993a0/32.png) [@PMUK](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/PMUK)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2026, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/will-your-domain-name-price-jump-after-chillidog/54747/15 "2026-02-27T19:45:12Z")
Dan following our conversation the other day perhaps a little post on what the differences are in general and how to host emails separated from domains might be of help. I was confused until you explained everything to me. Then again I have to look at my socks to see what day of the week it is. 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![A.D.STUDIO](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/a.d.studio/32/9683_2.png) [@A.D.STUDIO](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/A.D.STUDIO)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2026, 11:46am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/will-your-domain-name-price-jump-after-chillidog/54747/16 "2026-02-28T11:46:54Z")
OK it’s about domain pricing. Just go to Porkbun. As far as webhosting goes, it’s hardly as if Chillidog were ever well priced. ---
**Author:** ![handshaper](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/handshaper/32/27373_2.png) [@handshaper](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/handshaper)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2026, 2:44am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/will-your-domain-name-price-jump-after-chillidog/54747/17 "2026-03-01T02:44:35Z")
I just compared Cloudflare’s specialty domain pricing, which is $22.20 to renew, and Exact wants $48.95 for the same domain. ---
**Author:** ![PMUK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7993a0/32.png) [@PMUK](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/PMUK)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2026, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/will-your-domain-name-price-jump-after-chillidog/54747/18 "2026-03-01T17:48:14Z")
Robin what is Chiilidog price for same? This is NOT the same as exact price but your current price which is held. ---
**Author:** ![handshaper](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/handshaper/32/27373_2.png) [@handshaper](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/handshaper)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2026, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/will-your-domain-name-price-jump-after-chillidog/54747/19 "2026-03-01T19:14:39Z")
Chillidog and Exact pricing are the same, but it begs the question: how can Cloudflare be half the price for the same domain? Must mean Chillidog has been overcharging for years. Not good! Good thing I’m getting rid of all of my specialty domains now that I’m on Elements Hosting. ---
**Author:** ![PMUK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7993a0/32.png) [@PMUK](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/PMUK)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2026, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/will-your-domain-name-price-jump-after-chillidog/54747/20 "2026-03-01T20:11:59Z")
Robin they are NOT the same I have an email which I put on forum to say that they’re holding they’re prices same as Chiilidog and I have a on they subscription which I have to keep for a while and domains renewing and I am NOT paying these prices. I have set up Elements Hosting end of last week with Dan but need to sort my emails out next and have domain parking before I can get rid of totally. [Next page](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/will-your-domain-name-price-jump-after-chillidog/54747.md?page=2)