How much does a .institute domain cost?
| Registrar | First year | Renewal / yr | 3-year total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spaceship | $5.18 | $19.67best | $44.52best |
| Sav | $4.99best | $19.94 | $44.87 |
| Cosmotown | $5.57 | $19.95 | $45.47 |
| Regery | $7.99 | $19.99 | $47.97 |
| Truehost | $5.81 | $21.31 | $48.43 |
| Dynadot | $5.85 | $21.99 | $49.83 |
| Domain.com | $6.99 | $21.99 | $50.97 |
| Porkbun | $7.72 | $22.14 | $52.00 |
| NameSilo | $7.45 | $24.99 | $57.43 |
| regtons | $9.99 | $24.70 | $59.39 |
| DreamHost | $19.95 | $19.95 | $59.85 |
| Namecheap | $5.98 | $26.98 | $59.94 |
| dotology | $19.99 | $19.99 | $59.97 |
| Pananames | $8.40 | $26.60 | $61.60 |
| EnCirca | $5.99 | $28.50 | $62.99 |
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 .institute 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 .institute may already be taken even if the extension is cheap.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest registrar for a .institute domain?
For the lowest first-year price, Sav at $4.99. For the best value over time, Spaceship at $44.52 over three years (renewal $19.67/yr). Because renewals often exceed the first-year promo, compare the 3-year total.
Does a .institute 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 .institute domains the same price?
Standard .institute 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.