.best domain price: first year vs renewal (Sept 2026)
Checked 12 Sept 2026 Domains
We price .best at 5 registrars. The cheapest three-year cost is $39.11 at Porkbun; the dearest renewal we track is $94.99.
First year, cheapest $1.73
Every year after $18.69
| Source | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porkbun Best value | $1.73 | $18.69 | $39.11 | ↗ |
| Dynadot | $1.66 | $18.84 | $39.34 | ↗ |
| IONOS | $30.00 | $30.00 | $90.00 | ↗ |
| Gandi | $28.86 | $40.00 | $108.86 | ↗ |
| Hover | $94.99 | $94.99 | $284.97 | ↗ |
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Questions
Answered from the .best price data on this page.
How much does a .best domain cost over three years?
The cheapest three-year cost we track is $39.11 at Porkbun: $1.73 for the first year and $18.69 for each renewal. Checked 12 Sept 2026.
Is the cheapest first-year price for .best the cheapest overall?
No. Dynadot has the lowest first year at $1.66, but over three years Porkbun is cheaper at $39.11 against $39.34, because the renewal is what you pay every year after the first.
How much do .best renewal prices vary between registrars?
By $76.30 a year: from $18.69 at Porkbun to $94.99 at Hover. Over three years that is $228.90 for an identical domain.
What will hosting this cost?
The cheapest three-year shared plans and the cheapest small VPS, so you can price the whole thing.