Cheapest .net domain: $4.99
The lowest price to register a .net domain right now is $4.99 at Directnic, renewing at $11.20/year. The .net extension stands for "network" and was one of the original top-level domains, launched in 1985. It was historically aimed at network infrastructure providers such as ISPs and hosting companies, but it is now open to everyone. Many people choose .net as an alternative when their preferred .com name is already taken. Prices for .net tend to be a little lower than .com, and renewal costs can vary noticeably between registrars.
Register .net at Directnic ↗.net price comparison
| Registrar | Register | Renew | Transfer | 3-yr cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Directnic cheapest | $4.99 | $16.99 | $13.99 | $38.97 | Visit |
| DreamHost | $4.99 | $19.99 | $13.95 | $44.97 | Visit |
| HawkHost | $9.99 | $15.95 | $15.95 | $41.89 | Visit |
| Spaceship | $11.20 | $11.20 | $11.20 | $33.60 | Visit |
| Hostinger | $11.99 | $17.99 | $14.99 | $47.97 | Visit |
| IONOS | $12.00 | $20.00 | $17.00 | $52.00 | Visit |
| OVHcloud | $12.19 | $16.89 | $15.59 | $45.97 | Visit |
| Namecheap | $12.48 | $18.58 | $12.98 | $49.64 | Visit |
| Porkbun | $12.52 | $12.52 | $12.52 | $37.56 | Visit |
| OnlyDomains | $14.99 | $17.99 | $0.00 | $50.97 | Visit |
| Hostens | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $45.00 | Visit |
| NameSilo | $15.95 | $15.95 | $11.35 | $47.85 | Visit |
| Hostafrica | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $48.00 | Visit |
| AEserver | $17.75 | $17.75 | — | $53.25 | Visit |
| Domgate | $18.53 | $18.53 | $18.53 | $55.59 | Visit |
| Blacknight | $21.79 | — | — | — | Visit |
Is a .net domain worth it?
First-year pricing for .net starts at $4.99, but the number that matters long-term is the renewal, currently $11.20/year at the cheapest registrar. Over three years, the best total cost for a .net is $27.39.
FAQ
How much does a .net domain cost?
Registration starts at $4.99 for the first year, with renewals from $11.20/year. Prices on this page are refreshed daily.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a .net domain?
Directnic currently has the lowest first-year price at $4.99. Compare renewal prices above before choosing, because the cheapest first year isn't always the cheapest overall.
Can I transfer a .net 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.