NIC.UA

What NIC.UA does

NIC.UA is a Ukrainian domain registrar and web hosting provider founded in 2007 in Dnipro by Andrew Khvetkevich and Sergey Bulakh, who built the first fully automated domain registration software in the country and developed the first and only proprietary name servers in Ukraine supporting both IPv4 and IPv6 protocols. The company operates a self-serve platform offering domain registration across 500+ extensions (including Ukrainian .ua, .com.ua, .kyiv.ua, and international gTLDs), tiered shared web hosting (NIC-S, NIC-M, NIC-L plans with SSD storage and DirectAdmin/cPanel), enterprise-grade Premium Cloud Hosting with distributed infrastructure across Ukraine, Poland and other countries, SSL certificates (free Let's Encrypt through to extended validation and wildcard), cloud name server services, and trademark registration through a partnership with Broodex.com. Its customer base exceeds 200,000 active clients and 250,000 lifetime customers, with a stated 92% renewal rate and a 99.8% uptime guarantee; named enterprise references include Vodafone, Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Hromadske TV, MINI, RBC-Ukraine, Interkassa, Biola, and 5 channel.

The business is run as a highly automated, founder-owned private company (LLC NIC.UA, with affiliated entity NICNAMES, INC.) operating with approximately 15 employees across offices in Dnipro (headquarters) and Kyiv. Revenue is generated almost entirely through self-serve online transactions with multi-currency, multi-language (Ukrainian, Russian, English) support and eight payment integrations (Visa, MasterCard, Privat24, PayPal, WebMoney, QIWI, Interkassa, LiqPay). Pricing is denominated in Ukrainian hryvnia, with subscription/recurring models for domains and hosting, freemium tiers (free .pp.ua domain, free Let's Encrypt SSL), a tiered bonus program (5-20% discounts, 10% cashback), and a referral program offering 10% reciprocal discounts. The company has raised only $250,000 in disclosed funding (2008) and shows no external PE/VC backing, indicating a profitable bootstrap with structured low opex per customer. Recent strategic moves include the 2024 launch of Premium Cloud Hosting, the 2026 introduction of the .PAY domain zone targeting fintech, and preparation to participate in ICANN's new gTLD application round to support .BRAND and commercial TLD applications.

Name

NIC.UA

Legal name

LLC NIC.UA

Website

https://nic.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NIC.UA is a Ukrainian domain registrar and web hosting provider founded in 2007, serving 200,000+ SMBs and individuals with domain registration across 500+ extensions, shared and premium cloud hosting, SSL, and trademark services through a self-serve, multi-language platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domain Registration and Web Hosting

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Networking Core Services (VPC/VNet, Load Balancing, DNS, NAT) (HDABAAAJ)

Keywords

• Domain registration services
• Web hosting services
• SSL certificates
• Cloud name servers
• Trademark registration

Headquarters

HQ city

Dnipro

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Domain Registration: Domain name registration and renewal services across 500+ domain extensions including Ukrainian (.ua, .com.ua, .kyiv.ua, etc.) and international TLDs (.com, .net, .org, etc.). Revenue from registration fees and annual renewals.
2. Web Hosting: Shared web hosting plans (NIC-S, NIC-M, NIC-L) with SSD storage, control panels (DirectAdmin/cPanel), free SSL certificates, and PHP/MySQL support. Revenue from monthly/annual subscription fees.
3. SSL Certificates: SSL certificate sales including free Let's Encrypt certificates, domain verification, subdomain protection (wildcard), and extended validation certificates.
4. Trademark Registration: Trademark registration services in Ukraine including document preparation, UANIPIO application submission, and ongoing protection. Standard registration from 7,685 UAH.
5. Name Server Services: Cloud name server services for domains. Free for NIC.UA domains, $10/year for externally registered domains. 3-month free trial available.
6. Premium Hosting: Cloud premium hosting for large-scale projects with DDoS protection, automatic scaling, load balancing, and full technical support. Server locations in Ukraine, Poland, and other countries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NIC.UA is a Ukrainian domain registrar and web hosting provider that sells domain name registration across 500+ TLDs, shared and premium cloud web hosting, SSL certificates, cloud DNS name server services, and trademark registration services. The company operates a self-serve, multi-language online platform backed by phone, email, and chat support, and has developed its own proprietary name server technology (the first in Ukraine) to support both IPv4 and IPv6 protocols.

Product overview

NIC.UA is a Ukrainian domain registrar and web services provider offering a comprehensive suite of internet infrastructure services. The core product portfolio centers on domain registration (supporting 500+ extensions including Ukrainian .ua domains), shared web hosting (NIC-S, NIC-M, NIC-L plans with SSD storage and DirectAdmin/cPanel), and premium cloud hosting with distributed infrastructure and DDoS protection. Additional services include SSL certificates (free Let's Encrypt and paid DV/EV/Wildcard), trademark registration, DNS name servers, and domain transfer. The company also offers a bonus rewards program and referral program. All services are managed through a web-based control panel with support in Ukrainian, Russian, and English.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shared Web Hosting
• Premium Cloud Hosting
• Domain Registration
• Cloud Name Servers (DNS)
• SSL Certificates
• Trademark Registration

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% customer renewal rate demonstrates high satisfaction and retention
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Broodex.comcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBroodex.com handles trademark registration services on behalf of NIC.UA. The company redirects customers to Broodex.com for trademark registration processes including document preparation, UANIPIO submission, and ongoing trademark protection services. Legal protection services are provided through this partner.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Cloudflare: Operates Cloudflare Registrar at-cost and bundles free DNS, SSL, and CDN. A direct emerging threat to NIC.UA's name server and hosting economics, with global anycast infrastructure that competes with NIC.UA's distributed DNS.
• Porkbun: Smaller, lower-cost domain registrar that has gained share via transparent pricing. Comparable to NIC.UA's positioning around affordability and developer-friendly management.
• Hover: Domain-focused registrar (Tucows subsidiary) emphasizing clean UX and no upselling. Comparable to NIC.UA's domain-centric offering for individual and SMB customers.

Direct peers

• Namecheap: Direct global competitor in domain registration, hosting, and SSL. Targets similar SMB and individual customer segments with competitive pricing and freemium DNS—closely analogous to NIC.UA's product mix.
• GoDaddy: The world's largest domain registrar and SMB hosting provider. Directly competes with NIC.UA on domain registration, shared hosting, and SSL, though at global scale with substantially larger marketing and product budgets.

Regional players

• ukrnames: Ukrainian domain registrar and hosting provider. Direct domestic competitor to NIC.UA within Ukraine, focused on .UA domains and similar SMB customer base.
• Ukraine.com.ua: Ukrainian registrar offering domain registration, hosting, and SSL services. Directly comparable as a domestic Ukrainian peer competing for the same local customer base.
• Hetzner: German-based hosting provider with strong pricing on shared and dedicated hosting. Competes with NIC.UA on hosting economics across European markets, including Ukraine-adjacent geographies.

Broad incumbents

• OVHcloud: Large European hosting and cloud infrastructure provider. Competes with NIC.UA's premium cloud hosting tier and offers domain registration. Provides the European alternative to AWS/Azure for SMB hosting.
• Hostinger: European-origin hosting provider with strong Eastern European presence, offering shared hosting, domains, and SSL. Competes directly in NIC.UA's core SMB hosting and domain segments with localized payment and language support.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/club.nic.ua
• Instagraminstagram.com/nic_ua
• Xx.com/nic_ua
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nicua

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about NIC.UA