Domains
Compare domain prices: register, renew and transfer
The first-year price is only the start. We compare what a domain really costs over 3 years, renewals included, so you keep your name for less.
Popular domain extensions
| Extension | Lowest 3-year cost | Registry wholesale fee | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| .comThe global default. Watch the renewal price. | $49.17at Krystal · converted from £ | Verisign's wholesale .com fee is $10.26 a year, rising to $10.97 from 1 November 2026, plus ICANN's $0.20 fee per domain-year. [1] [2] | Compare .com |
| .co.ukThe classic UK business address. | $16.16at 123 Reg · converted from £ | Nominet's wholesale price is £3.90 a year (ex VAT) for member registrars, the same for .uk and .co.uk, unchanged since 13 January 2020. [3] [4] | Compare .co.uk |
| .ukShort UK address, same wholesale price. | $20.21at 123 Reg · converted from £ | Nominet's wholesale price is £3.90 a year (ex VAT) for member registrars, the same for .uk and .co.uk, unchanged since 13 January 2020. [3] [4] | Compare .uk |
| .ioPopular with tech firms. Check the renewal. | $186.26at Krystal · converted from £ | Not published by the registry | Compare .io |
| .euFor EU/EEA citizens, residents and businesses. | Prices coming soon | Not published by the registry | Compare .eu |
All prices are shown in US dollars ($), ex tax. Where a host charges in another currency, we convert at today's European Central Bank rate, so what you pay may differ slightly.
How domain pricing works
First year vs renewal
Registrars often discount the first year. From year two you pay their renewal price, which is often much higher. That's why we sort by the 3-year cost: the first year, the renewals and any fees you can't avoid.
Registry and ICANN fees
Every registrar pays the registry a wholesale fee per domain-year, and for generic domains like .com, ICANN adds $0.20 per year. [2] When wholesale prices rise, renewals usually follow.
Privacy
Some registrars include privacy for your contact details free; others charge every year. Add it to the total before you compare.
Transfers can be the cheapest renewal
For generic domains like .com, a completed transfer adds a year to your registration. [5] So moving to a registrar with a lower transfer price can cost less than renewing where you are.
Late renewal costs more
Letting a domain expire can mean paying a restore fee on top of the renewal to get it back. For generic domains, registrars must remind you about a month and a week before expiry. [6]
Register, transfer or pick an extension
- Register a domainCompare first-year and renewal prices.
- Transfer a domainCompare transfer prices. For .com, a transfer adds a year.
- .com domainsThe global default. Watch the renewal price.
- .co.uk domainsThe classic UK business address.
- .uk domainsShort UK address, same wholesale price.
- .io domainsPopular with tech firms. Check the renewal.
- .eu domainsFor EU/EEA citizens, residents and businesses.
Keep your domain for less
Get quotes for hosting and email that go with your domain, or add it to Renewal Radar and we'll remind you before it renews.
Frequently asked questions
Why do domains cost more to renew?
Many registrars discount the first year and charge their standard price from year two. Compare on the 3-year cost so the first-year discount can't flatter a deal.
What's the cheapest way to keep my domain?
Compare the renewal price at your registrar with the transfer price elsewhere. For generic domains like .com, a transfer adds a year, so it can work out cheaper. [5]
Do you need my registrar login?
Never. Transfers use the domain's auth (EPP) code, or for .uk an IPS tag change. For DNS changes, we give you a step-by-step guide.
Can you check if a domain is available?
Not yet. Availability search is coming soon. For now, pick an extension to compare registrar prices, or get quotes for hosting and email for your domain.
How this page was reviewed
Page last updated: 25 September 2026. Facts are checked against the sources below and our editorial policy.
Sources
- VeriSign, Inc. quarterly report (Form 10-Q) for the period ended 30 June 2026, SEC
- ICANN: registrar-level fees for fiscal year 2026 (21 July 2025)
- Nominet: registrar fee schedule
- Nominet: How much does .uk cost?
- ICANN: Transfer Policy (section I.A.8, effect on term of registration)
- ICANN: Expired Registration Recovery Policy
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