How much does a .academy domain cost?
| Registrar | First year | Renewal / yr | 3-year total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmotown | $13.63 | $27.63 | $68.89best |
| Regery | $17.99 | $26.99best | $71.97 |
| Truehost | $14.62 | $29.98 | $74.58 |
| Sav | $9.49best | $34.50 | $78.49 |
| Spaceship | $12.94 | $34.16 | $81.26 |
| Domain.com | $13.99 | $33.99 | $81.97 |
| Porkbun | $11.84 | $37.59 | $87.02 |
| Dynadot | $14.85 | $36.99 | $88.83 |
| DreamHost | $29.95 | $29.95 | $89.85 |
| dotology | $29.99 | $29.99 | $89.97 |
| Namecheap | $10.98 | $43.98 | $98.94 |
| NameSilo | $14.93 | $43.99 | $102.91 |
| Epik | $34.95 | $34.95 | $104.85 |
| Pananames | $13.30 | $46.20 | $105.70 |
| OnlyDomains | $33.99 | $36.99 | $107.97 |
Showing the 15 cheapest of 30 registrars.
What to know before you buy
The first-year price is usually a promo; the renewal is what you pay every year after, so weigh the 3-year total, not just the sticker price. Cloudflare sells .academy at cost (first year and renewal are equal), which often wins over time even when a promo looks cheaper up front. Availability is per name: a specific .academy may already be taken even if the extension is cheap.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest registrar for a .academy domain?
For the lowest first-year price, Sav at $9.49. For the best value over time, Cosmotown at $68.89 over three years (renewal $27.63/yr). Because renewals often exceed the first-year promo, compare the 3-year total.
Does a .academy domain cost more to renew than to register?
Often yes. Many registrars discount the first year and charge a higher standard rate afterwards. The table shows first-year and renewal side by side so you can see the real cost.
Are all .academy domains the same price?
Standard .academy names cost the same at a given registrar. A small number of premium names are priced higher by the registry; the registrar checkout will show if a specific name is premium.
See also: how much a domain costs, why renewals cost more.