How much does a .net domain cost?
| Registrar | First year | Renewal / yr | 3-year total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudflarepopular | $11.86 | $11.86best | $35.58best |
| Porkbun | $12.52 | $12.52 | $37.56 |
| Domain.compopular | $5.00best | $21.99 | $48.98 |
| Hostingerpopular | $14.99 | $17.99 | $50.97 |
| Squarespacepopular | $20.00 | $20.00 | $60.00 |
| GoDaddypopular | $14.99 | $24.99 | $64.97 |
| Unstoppable Domains | $16.50 | n/a | n/a |
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 .net 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 .net may already be taken even if the extension is cheap.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest registrar for a .net domain?
For the lowest first-year price, Domain.com at $5.00. For the best value over time, Cloudflare at $35.58 over three years (renewal $11.86/yr). Because renewals often exceed the first-year promo, compare the 3-year total.
Does a .net 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 .net domains the same price?
Standard .net 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.
How much does a .net domain cost per year after the first year?
Plan on the renewal price, currently from $11.86/yr at Cloudflare. The first-year price is often a promo, so the renewal is the number that matters if you keep the domain for years.
Can I move a .net domain to a cheaper registrar later?
Yes. A transfer usually costs about one year of registration and adds a year to your term. Many people grab a cheap first year, then transfer to the registrar with the best renewal. You must wait 60 days after registration before transferring.
Is .net trustworthy and good for SEO?
Search engines treat every extension the same, a .net ranks exactly like a .com with the same content. Trust is about your site, not the ending; pick the extension that fits your project and budget.
See also: how much a domain costs, why renewals cost more.