Side projects have a way of getting stuck before they start.
Not because the idea is bad. Not because the builder is not capable. A lot of the time, the project gets stuck on the small decisions that feel bigger than they should.
The name is one of those decisions.
You may have an idea for a tool, a small app, a newsletter, a directory, a landing page, a micro SaaS product, or a simple experiment. You want a name that feels real, but you do not want to spend weeks hunting for the perfect domain. You also may not want to spend thousands of dollars before you know whether the idea has any real demand.
That is where NotRenewing can help.
NotRenewing lists domain names at a flat price of $99. For indie hackers, makers, founders, developers, creators, and anyone testing a new idea, it gives you a practical place to look for side project domain names without auctions, broker conversations, or premium-domain pricing.
A side project needs momentum
The most important thing with a side project is usually momentum.
You need to get the first version out. You need to see if people understand the idea. You need to find out whether anyone clicks, joins, pays, replies, shares, or comes back.
A name matters, but it should not become the thing that stops the project from existing.
The right side project name should make the idea feel real enough to launch. It should be easy to say, easy to remember, and credible enough to put on a landing page or social post.
It does not need to carry the whole business on day one.
Many side projects change once they meet the real world. The feature set changes. The audience changes. The positioning changes. Sometimes the small project becomes something bigger. Sometimes it simply teaches you what to build next.
A good domain gives the idea a place to live while that happens.
Why affordable side project domains matter
Most side projects start before there is proof.
There may be no revenue yet. There may be no audience. There may be no finished product. There may only be a rough version, a landing page, or an idea you want to test over a weekend.
In that stage, a five-figure domain usually does not make sense.
That does not mean you should settle for the worst available name either.
A long, awkward hand registration can make a decent idea feel less serious. A name that is hard to say can make sharing harder. A name that feels temporary may make you less likely to promote the project at all.
A $99 side project domain can be a useful middle ground.
It gives the project a better starting point without turning the name into a major expense before the idea has earned that kind of investment.
What makes a good side project domain name?
A good side project domain should be simple enough to remember.
It does not have to be perfect. It does not have to sound like a venture-backed company. It does not have to explain every detail of the idea.
But it should feel usable.
If you can imagine putting the name on a landing page, sharing it in a post, adding it to a footer, or using it in an email address, that is a good start.
The name should also give the project room to change. A lot of side projects begin as one thing and become another. If the name is too tightly tied to one feature, one format, or one exact use case, it may feel limiting later.
The best side project names usually have enough direction to be useful and enough flexibility to survive the first few turns.
Side project naming mistakes to avoid
One common mistake is waiting for the perfect name before building anything.
A better name can help, but it will not tell you whether the idea has demand. Only shipping, showing, and testing can do that.
Another mistake is choosing a name that feels too disposable. The builder treats the name like it does not matter, then hesitates to share the project because the name feels weak.
There is also the mistake of making the name too narrow. A small tool may become a larger product. A newsletter may become a community. A directory may become a marketplace. A landing page may become a SaaS product. The name should not trap you too early if the idea has room to grow.
The goal is not to impress everyone with the name. The goal is to pick something solid enough that you are willing to build on it.
A practical way to judge side project domains
When you are browsing side project domain names, do not start with the question, "Is this the best name I will ever find?"
That question can keep you stuck.
Ask something more useful:
A side project name should reduce friction. It should give you a reason to ship, not another reason to wait.
Who this page is for
This page is for people who are building something on the side and need a name.
That could include:
You do not need to be a domain investor to use NotRenewing. You just need a project that needs a real place to live.
Why NotRenewing uses a flat $99 price
One of the nice things about side projects is that they can start small.
The domain buying process should respect that.
Some domain names have hidden prices. Some sellers want offers. Some names go to auction. Some prices only make sense if the project already has funding or revenue.
NotRenewing keeps the decision simpler.
Every listed domain is priced at $99.
That does not mean every name will fit your project. It means the price is clear before you start comparing. You can browse quickly, think about fit, and decide whether a name gives the project enough of a starting point.
For side projects, that matters. The more friction you remove, the more likely the project gets built.
Browse side project domain names
NotRenewing gives domain names one more chance to be found before they disappear.
If you are building a side project, MVP, small tool, app, newsletter, directory, AI product, or SaaS idea, browse the current inventory and look for names that could fit the thing you want to launch.
The inventory changes as names sell or are removed, so this should not be treated like a fixed list. Check back when you are naming something new, and move when a name feels right for the project.
Related domain name pages
If you are still comparing name ideas, these pages may also help:
FAQ
What is a side project domain name?
A side project domain name is the web address used for a small project, MVP, app, newsletter, tool, directory, SaaS idea, or experiment that someone is building outside of a larger company or main business.
How much are side project domain names on NotRenewing?
Domains listed on NotRenewing are priced at $99.
Do I need a premium domain for a side project?
Usually not. A side project often needs a credible, usable name more than it needs an expensive premium domain. If the project grows, you can always decide later whether a larger domain purchase makes sense.
What kinds of side projects can use these names?
These names may work for MVPs, apps, SaaS tools, AI products, newsletters, directories, communities, landing pages, productized services, and small experiments.
What if I do not see the right name today?
Inventory changes over time. Some names sell. Others are removed. New names may be listed. If nothing fits today, check back when you are ready to name another project.
Find a side project name you can build on
A side project does not need a perfect name.
It needs a name that helps you launch, test, and learn.
Browse NotRenewing for flat-price $99 domain names and look for a side project domain name that gives your idea a place to start.
Browse Side Project Domain Names