Current domain renewal price comparison
This live table compares popular extensions using the lowest current renewal row in TLDPrice data. The renewal winner and registration winner can be different registrars, so the table labels both sources. Use the TLD link to inspect every available registrar rather than treating one low row as a universal recommendation.
| Extension | Lowest renewal | Lowest registration | Renewal gap | Estimated 5-year total | Renewal offers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .com | $9.98Spaceship | $0.01Hostinger | +$9.97renewal minus registration | $39.93registration + 4 renewals | 13 registrars |
| .net | $11.20Spaceship | $4.99DreamHost | +$6.21renewal minus registration | $49.79registration + 4 renewals | 13 registrars |
| .org | $9.80Spaceship | $6.48Spaceship | +$3.32renewal minus registration | $45.68registration + 4 renewals | 13 registrars |
| .io | $46.58Spaceship | $26.55one.com | +$20.03renewal minus registration | $212.87registration + 4 renewals | 12 registrars |
| .ai | $68.98Spaceship | $68.98Spaceship | $0.00renewal minus registration | $344.90registration + 4 renewals | 13 registrars |
| .dev | $12.20Cloudflare | $7.98Namecheap | +$4.22renewal minus registration | $56.78registration + 4 renewals | 11 registrars |
| .app | $14.20Cloudflare | $7.98Namecheap | +$6.22renewal minus registration | $64.78registration + 4 renewals | 11 registrars |
| .co | $25.98Spaceship | $3.99NameSilo | +$21.99renewal minus registration | $107.91registration + 4 renewals | 13 registrars |
| .xyz | $11.20Cloudflare | $1.58Namecheap | +$9.62renewal minus registration | $46.38registration + 4 renewals | 12 registrars |
| .online | $25.80Spaceship | $0.98Namecheap | +$24.82renewal minus registration | $104.18registration + 4 renewals | 12 registrars |
The table uses current D1 price records. Promotions, taxes, premium registry pricing, currency conversion, privacy eligibility and checkout rules can change the final amount. A missing value means that no active price row was available for that combination.
Why renewal price matters more than the first-year price
Registration is usually paid once at the start of the term. Renewal is the recurring cost that protects the domain after that term ends. That difference changes the meaning of a “cheap domain” search: a low introductory price may be useful for a short campaign, but it is a weak signal for a brand, business email address, product site or domain portfolio that you plan to keep.
Compare the full price path. A registrar may advertise a very low first year, while another charges slightly more to register but less to renew. If the domain remains active, the second offer can be cheaper in the second, third and fourth years. This is why the broader domain name cost guide treats registration, renewal, transfer and add-ons as separate lines instead of one headline price.
Renewal price by registrar
The table below shows an average across the popular TLD set used for this comparison. It is a directional benchmark, not a claim that one registrar is cheapest for every extension. A registrar with a low average may not support your preferred TLD, may have different privacy coverage, or may quote a premium renewal for a particular name.
| Registrar | Average renewal | Average registration | TLDs represented | How to use this row |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spaceship | $23.77 | $16.04 | 10 | Use as a benchmark, then verify your exact extension |
| Dynadot | $25.12 | $16.80 | 10 | Use as a benchmark, then verify your exact extension |
| Cloudflare | $25.88 | $24.22 | 10 | Use as a benchmark, then verify your exact extension |
| Porkbun | $27.08 | $17.97 | 10 | Use as a benchmark, then verify your exact extension |
| Regery | $28.07 | $22.02 | 8 | Use as a benchmark, then verify your exact extension |
| Alibaba Cloud | $31.75 | $31.55 | 10 | Use as a benchmark, then verify your exact extension |
| DreamHost | $32.39 | $22.79 | 10 | Use as a benchmark, then verify your exact extension |
| NameSilo | $34.35 | $21.40 | 10 | Use as a benchmark, then verify your exact extension |
| Name.com | $34.49 | $22.69 | 8 | Use as a benchmark, then verify your exact extension |
| Namecheap | $34.54 | $23.49 | 10 | Use as a benchmark, then verify your exact extension |
| Hostinger | $36.21 | $21.21 | 9 | Use as a benchmark, then verify your exact extension |
| IONOS | $42.10 | $22.11 | 10 | Use as a benchmark, then verify your exact extension |
Use the best domain registrar comparison when your decision includes DNS, privacy, support and TLD coverage. For a single extension, the individual TLD browser and its detail page are the more precise match.
How to calculate five-year domain renewal cost
A five-year comparison makes a renewal gap visible without pretending that future prices are guaranteed. For a standard one-year billing cycle, use this simple planning formula:
For example, a $2 first-year promotion with a $25 renewal totals $102 over five years before add-ons: $2 + ($25 × 4). A $12 registration with a $13 renewal totals $64. The second option costs more on day one but is cheaper to keep. If privacy is a separate $2 annual fee, add $10 to either five-year estimate.
| Scenario | Year 1 | Annual renewal | Five-year total | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term promotion | $2 | $25 | $102 | Temporary project or test domain |
| Stable standard pricing | $12 | $13 | $64 | Brand, website or email address |
| Higher-cost extension | $35 | $45 | $215 | Use only when the extension adds clear value |
For an exact scenario, enter your registrar quotes into the domain renewal cost calculator. It lets you test ownership length, privacy, transfer pricing and different promotional assumptions without turning this comparison page into an input tool.
How to compare domain renewal prices
Use the following checklist when comparing a domain renewal cost, especially when the first-year offer looks unusually low:
- Start with the exact TLD. .com, .org, .io, .ai and country-code extensions can have very different registry fees and renewal rules.
- Read the regular renewal line. Ignore a coupon headline until you know the price after the promotion ends.
- Check whether privacy is included. A free privacy policy can change the total by several dollars each year, but eligibility varies by extension.
- Separate standard and premium pricing. A premium domain may have a different acquisition price and a higher recurring renewal than an ordinary name.
- Compare the same billing term. Some country-code registries, transfers or promotions use non-standard terms and restrictions.
- Confirm the checkout cart. Taxes, currency conversion, email, hosting, DNS upgrades and other products may be added outside the domain renewal line.
- Use a realistic ownership horizon. One year favors registration price; three to five years makes renewal price more informative.
What a domain renewal price may include
A renewal price normally covers another registration term for the domain at that registrar. It may also be bundled with privacy or basic DNS features, but the bundle is not universal. Hosting, a professional mailbox, premium DNS, SSL services and website builder subscriptions are usually separate products. Do not compare a domain-only price with a hosting bundle until you have removed services that you do not need.
Taxes and local fees can also sit outside the displayed USD value. If a registrar charges for privacy on your TLD, add that annual fee to every year rather than only year one. If the name is premium, ask for both the current renewal and the post-transfer renewal before you commit.
When a transfer can be cheaper than renewal
If your current registrar renewal is high, a transfer-in price may provide a better path than paying another renewal at the old registrar. Compare the transfer price, the renewal price at the receiving registrar and the number of years included. A transfer can also have timing restrictions, a registrar lock, an Auth/EPP code requirement or a registry-specific rule.
Use the domain transfer cost comparison to compare transfer-in rows, then follow the domain transfer checklist before changing the registration. If the difference is small, reliable DNS, account security and support may be worth more than a one-time discount. Never wait until the expiration date to investigate a transfer.
Limits of a live renewal price comparison
TLDPrice shows collected registrar prices, not a binding quote for a particular domain name. A price can change after a promotion ends, and the exact cart may depend on account status, residency, payment currency, taxes, premium classification or an extension's registry policy. The comparison is most useful for identifying the price pattern and deciding which detail page or registrar cart to verify next.
Do not describe the lowest row as “the best registrar” without checking the rest of the job. A cheap renewal may not support the TLD, privacy option or DNS workflow you need. Conversely, a higher price may be reasonable for better account tools or a service bundle you would otherwise buy elsewhere.
Domain renewal price FAQ
How do I compare domain renewal prices?
Compare the regular renewal price for the exact TLD, then add any annual privacy or required service fee. Check the first-year registration price and calculate at least a three- to five-year total before choosing a registrar.
Why is domain renewal more expensive than registration?
Registrars often discount the first year to attract a new customer. Later years usually use the standard registrar price plus the registry fee, so the renewal can be higher than the promotional registration price.
How much does a domain cost per year?
A standard domain often renews in the low tens of dollars per year, but the exact amount depends on the TLD, registrar, promotion, premium status, privacy policy and taxes. Extensions such as .io and .ai can cost more.
Does domain renewal include privacy?
Sometimes. Many registrars include privacy for eligible extensions, while others charge an annual add-on or cannot provide it for certain country-code domains. Verify the exact TLD policy before comparing totals.
Is a transfer cheaper than a renewal?
It can be, but compare the transfer-in price, the included term, the next renewal price and transfer timing rules together. A low transfer price is not a long-term saving if the receiving registrar renews the domain at a higher rate.
What is the cheapest domain renewal?
There is no universal cheapest renewal because registrar prices vary by extension and promotions change. Use the live TLD rows to find a low current renewal, then check privacy, premium pricing, support and the final checkout terms.
Are the prices on this page a final quote?
No. TLDPrice displays collected registrar data for comparison. Taxes, currency conversion, account eligibility, premium classification and optional products can change the final cart, so confirm the current price at the registrar.
Policy and pricing notes
Registrar and registry terms change independently of this page. For transfer timing and eligibility, consult the ICANN domain transfer FAQ, then verify the final renewal or transfer cart with the registrar.