Compare Domain Registration Prices
See the lowest current registration offer for five popular domain extensions, together with the registrar, minimum term and any coupon condition. Use the detailed comparisons to check renewal and transfer prices before you buy.
- Five popular extensions
- Terms shown beside every price
- Full registrar comparisons linked
Current registration offers
Lowest registration offer for each extension
A one-year price, a three-year promotion and a two-year .ai total are different commitments. The term and important conditions are shown beside every figure so the headline prices are not mistaken for equivalent offers.
Prices are shown in US dollars when JavaScript is unavailable.
| Extension | Lowest displayed offer | Registrar and conditions | Full price table |
|---|---|---|---|
| .com | $3.94One-year coupon offer | SpaceshipUse COM67. Limited to one discounted registration per customer; a higher no-code price is also available. | Compare all .com prices |
| .org | $3.45One-year coupon offer | SpaceshipUse SPSR86. This is the first registrar in the workbook at the lowest displayed price. | Compare all .org prices |
| .net | $4.98One-year coupon offer | SpaceshipUse NET19. Confirm the offer at checkout and check the later renewal price. | Compare all .net prices |
| .co.uk | $2.44One-year coupon offer | SpaceshipUse UK36. This is the lowest displayed registration price in the workbook. | Compare all .co.uk prices |
| .ai | $159.96Two-year total; $79.98 a year on average | Namecheap.ai has a two-year minimum. Namecheap is the first registrar in the workbook at the tied lowest two-year total. | Compare all .ai prices |
Standard available names only. Premium, aftermarket and registry-reserved domains use different pricing. Taxes and optional products may also change the checkout total.
What to compare
Four details that decide the real registration cost
The cheapest-looking offer is not always the smallest payment or the best long-term choice. Check the amount due now, the term you must buy and the price charged when the domain renews.
- 01Checkout total
- Apply the coupon, choose the required term and confirm the actual basket total. The headline figure may cover only one year of a longer order.
- 02Minimum term
- Most offers shown are for one year. .ai requires two years, while the lowest displayed .co.uk promotions require a three-year purchase.
- 03Renewal price
- The introductory price ends with the first term. Check the normal renewal charge before registering a name you expect to keep.
- 04Useful inclusions
- Look for privacy where available, clear DNS controls, two-factor authentication and dependable support. Treat hosting and email as separate purchases.
Before checkout
Six quick checks before you register the domain
A minute spent checking the name, term and basket can prevent an expensive mistake or an unwanted add-on.
- 01Read the name aloud
- Check every letter, hyphen and extension. A completed registration usually cannot be corrected by editing the domain name.
- 02Check the domain type
- Confirm that the name is a standard available registration. Premium and aftermarket names can have much higher purchase or renewal prices.
- 03Apply the coupon
- Enter any required code and make sure the discount appears before payment. Note customer, quantity and payment restrictions.
- 04Verify the term total
- Check how many years are in the order and whether the displayed figure is the total, a first-year component or an annual average.
- 05Remove extras
- Review preselected hosting, email, security and marketing products. Keep only the services you deliberately chose.
- 06Protect the account
- Use a unique password, enable two-factor authentication and save the renewal date and recovery details somewhere secure.
First price versus long-term cost
The cheapest first year may not be the cheapest domain to keep
Registration pays for the first term. Renewal pays for every later term. A large introductory discount can save money today while still leaving a higher cost over three or five years.
- 01Initial term
- The amount charged for the first registration period, including any public promotion or coupon shown at checkout.
- 02Renewal
- The recurring charge after the first term. For a long-held domain, this usually makes up most of the ownership cost.
- 03Optional products
- Hosting, mailboxes and security products are not part of the domain itself. Compare them separately rather than folding them into the registration price.
- 04Three-year total
- Add the initial payment to the renewals due over three years. This simple check exposes offers that are cheap only at the start.
For later costs, see the domain renewal price comparison. For an existing domain, use the domain transfer price comparison.
How the table was built
What each displayed price actually represents
For each extension, the table uses the lowest publicly displayed registration offer found in its six-registrar comparison. A coupon is included only when the code and the main eligibility condition are shown beside the price.
The figures are not forced into a false like-for-like ranking. The .co.uk headline price is the first year of a three-year order, while the .ai figure is the total for its two-year minimum. Prices apply to standard available domains and exclude premium-name charges, optional products and taxes unless stated.
Full price tables
See every registrar price for an extension
Each extension page compares six registrars and shows registration, renewal, transfer and longer-term ownership costs.
Domain registration questions
What to know before registering a domain
Term length, renewal pricing and premium-name charges are the details most likely to change the real cost.
How much does it cost to register a domain?
The price depends on the extension, registrar and length of the initial term. Some one-year offers cost only a few dollars, while .ai requires a two-year registration. The amount due at checkout and the later renewal price are both important.
Which domain extension has the lowest registration price?
The lowest displayed one-year registration offer in this comparison is $2.44 for .co.uk. Check the full term and renewal cost before choosing.
Does a low first-year price mean the domain is cheap to keep?
Not necessarily. Registration discounts often apply only to the initial term. The normal renewal price can be much higher, so compare the first payment with the expected cost over several years.
Can every domain be registered for one year?
No. Many extensions allow a one-year registration, but .ai has a two-year minimum. Registrars may also attach longer purchase requirements to some promotions, so confirm the full term before paying.
What can increase the price at checkout?
Taxes, premium-name charges, longer minimum terms and optional products such as hosting or email can increase the total. Confirm that the name is a standard registration and remove any extras you do not need.