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.io Domain Price Comparison

Originally assigned as the country code top-level domain for the British Indian Ocean Territory, .io has become the ubiquitous badge for tech startups, developer tools, Web3 platforms, and input/output software.

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Lowest 1-Year Registration$32.88Introductory or base entry rate
Lowest Annual Renewal$33.88Recurring yearly maintenance
Lowest 3-Year True Cost$100.64Full ownership (Reg + 2 Renewals)
Max 3-Year Savings$59.33Best value vs highest cost provider
VERIFIED REGISTRARS

Official .io Registrar Price Comparison

Ordered by 3-year Total Cost of Ownership. All prices verified against official registrar pages.

Official registrar pricing for .io
Registrar1-Yr RegistrationAnnual RenewalPrivacy / Yr1-Year Total3-Year True Cost5-Year True CostActions
SpaceshipReviewed 2026-07-19
BEST VALUE
$32.88$33.88Free$32.88$100.64$168.40
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DynadotReviewed 2026-07-19
$33.88$33.88Free$33.88$101.64+$1.00 vs best$169.40
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PorkbunReviewed 2026-07-19
$34.58$34.58Free$34.58$103.74+$3.10 vs best$172.90
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NamecheapReviewed 2026-07-19
$34.98$39.98Free$34.98$114.94+$14.30 vs best$194.90
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HoverReviewed 2026-07-19
$44.99$44.99Free$44.99$134.97+$34.33 vs best$224.95
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GoDaddyReviewed 2026-07-19
$39.99$59.99Free$39.99$159.97+$59.33 vs best$279.95
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Renewal Price Hike Assessment

Risk Level: Moderate

Higher base registry wholesale price ($35–$45/yr), requiring careful registrar comparison over multi-year ownership.

WHOIS Privacy Rules for .io

Supported across major registrars.

As a country-code or specialized registry, the standard $0.18/yr ICANN fee is not levied.

REGISTRY FACTS

Technical & Registry Specifications

Managing Registry
Identity Digital / Internet Computer Bureau
TLD Category
ccTLD
Registration Terms
1 to 5 years
Target Audience
SaaS startups, software developers, developer tooling, API companies, and tech products.
FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions About .io

Why is .io more expensive than .com?

The underlying registry sets higher wholesale acquisition and renewal rates (around $35–$40 wholesale), so standard registrar pricing starts higher regardless of provider.

Does .io pay ICANN fees?

Because .io is technically classified as a country code TLD (ccTLD), the mandatory $0.18/yr ICANN fee does not apply.