How much does a .io domain cost?
| Registrar | First year | Renewal / yr | 3-year total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sav | $26.99 | $36.95best | $100.89best |
| Spaceship | $38.98 | $38.98 | $116.94 |
| Dynadot | $37.99 | $40.99 | $119.97 |
| Cosmotown | $42.13 | $43.00 | $128.13 |
| DreamHost | $39.99 | $44.99 | $129.97 |
| Porkbun | $28.12 | $51.80 | $131.72 |
| Regery | $40.99 | $46.99 | $134.97 |
| NameSilo | $44.99 | $44.99 | $134.97 |
| Truehost | $45.28 | $45.28 | $135.84 |
| One.com | $9.99best | $62.99 | $135.97 |
| West.xyz | $49.65 | $49.65 | $148.95 |
| OnlyDomains | $39.90 | $54.90 | $149.70 |
| Epik | $49.95 | $49.95 | $149.85 |
| Cloudflare | $50.00 | $50.00 | $150.00 |
| OpenSRS | $52.00 | $52.00 | $156.00 |
Showing the 15 cheapest of 34 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 .io 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 .io may already be taken even if the extension is cheap.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest registrar for a .io domain?
For the lowest first-year price, One.com at $9.99. For the best value over time, Sav at $100.89 over three years (renewal $36.95/yr). Because renewals often exceed the first-year promo, compare the 3-year total.
Does a .io 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 .io domains the same price?
Standard .io 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.