Cheapest .com domain: $0.01
The lowest price to register a .com domain right now is $0.01 at Hostinger, renewing at $9.98/year. The .com extension is the most widely recognised top-level domain on the internet. Introduced in 1985 and operated by Verisign under ICANN, it was originally intended for commercial organisations but is now open to anyone. A .com domain is the default choice for businesses, startups and personal brands alike, and most customers assume a company website ends in .com. Because it is so popular, .com registration and renewal prices are highly competitive across registrars, which makes comparing prices before you buy well worth the effort.
Register .com at Hostinger ↗.com price comparison
| Registrar | Register | Renew | Transfer | 3-yr cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hostinger cheapest | $0.01 | $19.99 | $9.99 | $39.99 | Visit |
| Blacknight | $8.71 | — | — | — | Visit |
| Spaceship | $8.88 | $9.98 | $9.48 | $28.84 | Visit |
| OVHcloud | $9.20 | $14.69 | $9.20 | $38.58 | Visit |
| HawkHost | $9.99 | $15.75 | $15.75 | $41.49 | Visit |
| DreamHost | $9.99 | $19.99 | $9.99 | $49.97 | Visit |
| IONOS | $10.00 | $20.00 | $9.50 | $50.00 | Visit |
| Porkbun | $11.08 | $11.08 | $11.08 | $33.24 | Visit |
| Namecheap | $11.28 | $18.48 | $11.48 | $48.24 | Visit |
| OnlyDomains | $12.49 | $17.99 | $0.00 | $48.47 | Visit |
| AEserver | $13.50 | $17.75 | — | $49.00 | Visit |
| Hostens | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $43.50 | Visit |
| Hostafrica | $15.00 | $21.00 | $15.00 | $57.00 | Visit |
| Directnic | $15.00 | $19.19 | $12.99 | $53.38 | Visit |
| NameSilo | $17.29 | $17.29 | $10.80 | $51.87 | Visit |
| Domgate | $19.62 | $19.62 | $19.62 | $58.86 | Visit |
Is a .com domain worth it?
First-year pricing for .com starts at $0.01, but the number that matters long-term is the renewal, currently $9.98/year at the cheapest registrar. Over three years, the best total cost for a .com is $19.97.
FAQ
How much does a .com domain cost?
Registration starts at $0.01 for the first year, with renewals from $9.98/year. Prices on this page are refreshed daily.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a .com domain?
Hostinger currently has the lowest first-year price at $0.01. Compare renewal prices above before choosing, because the cheapest first year isn't always the cheapest overall.
Can I transfer a .com domain to a cheaper registrar?
Yes. Transfers usually cost about one year of renewal and add a year to your registration, so moving to the registrar with the lowest renewal often pays for itself. Compare transfer prices in the table above.