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7 Cheapest Domain Registrars of 2026

By the Rankozo research desk · Updated November 9, 2026

Among the 9 tools in our best domain registrars ranking, IONOS has the lowest verified paid starting price at $1 per year for a .com, first year. Prices below are quoted from each vendor's US pricing page.

01
IONOS
Buyers who want the cheapest first year and may add IONOS hosting or email later.
.com $1 for the first year as an intro offer; renewal price not shown on the .com page
Full entry, No. 7 overall
Starts at
$1
Score 7.5
02
Spaceship
Price-focused buyers who want the lowest regular .com renewal among commercial registrars.
.com $9.48 first year on sale ($10.38 regular), renews at $10.68, plus a $0.20 ICANN fee
Full entry, No. 2 overall
Starts at
$9.48
Score 8.6
03
Gandi
Technical users who need unusual extensions and email aliases under one account.
.com $11.71 first year, renews at $38.38 a year, US prices excluding VAT
Full entry, No. 8 overall
Starts at
$11.71
Score 7.4
04
Porkbun
Anyone who wants a cheap .com that stays cheap at renewal, with privacy and DNS included.
.com $11.81 a year to register, renew or transfer, ICANN fees included
Full entry, No. 1 overall
Starts at
$11.81
Score 9.0
05
Network Solutions
Businesses that want a domain bundled with website, marketing and security services from one vendor.
.com $11.99 first year, renews at $22.99
Full entry, No. 9 overall
Starts at
$11.99
Score 6.6
06
Namecheap
Buyers who want frequent promotions, 24/7 support and a wide range of add-on products.
.com $12.08 first year on sale ($15.98 regular), renews at $19.98, transfer $12.28
Full entry, No. 4 overall
Starts at
$12.08
Score 8.5
07
Hover
People who want a simple domain and email account and are willing to pay more for it.
.com $19.99 a year to register, renew or transfer
Full entry, No. 6 overall
Starts at
$19.99
Score 7.6