How much does a .directory domain cost?
| Registrar | First year | Renewal / yr | 3-year total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spaceship | $2.59best | $18.63best | $39.85best |
| Cosmotown | $2.88 | $18.85 | $40.58 |
| Sav | $3.99 | $18.90 | $41.79 |
| Regery | $3.99 | $18.99 | $41.97 |
| Truehost | $2.89 | $19.78 | $42.45 |
| Dynadot | $3.85 | $19.99 | $43.83 |
| Domain.com | $3.99 | $21.99 | $47.97 |
| Porkbun | $4.63 | $22.14 | $48.91 |
| NameSilo | $3.43 | $23.99 | $51.41 |
| regtons | $4.99 | $23.40 | $51.79 |
| Namecheap | $4.98 | $24.98 | $54.94 |
| Pananames | $5.60 | $25.20 | $56.00 |
| EnCirca | $4.99 | $27.00 | $58.99 |
| DreamHost | $19.95 | $19.95 | $59.85 |
| dotology | $19.99 | $19.99 | $59.97 |
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 .directory 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 .directory may already be taken even if the extension is cheap.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest registrar for a .directory domain?
For the lowest first-year price, Spaceship at $2.59. For the best value over time, Spaceship at $39.85 over three years (renewal $18.63/yr). Because renewals often exceed the first-year promo, compare the 3-year total.
Does a .directory 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 .directory domains the same price?
Standard .directory 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.