.io Domain Prices
Country CodeThe go-to TLD for tech startups and SaaS products. Popular in the developer community. Short, memorable, and tech-forward.
| Registrar | Register/yr | Renew/yr | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sav.comBest Deal | $26.99 | $51.99 | $51.99 | $234.95 | Visit → |
Porkbun | $28.12 | $51.80 | $51.80 | $235.32 | Visit → |
Dynadot | $29.64 | $54.87 | $54.87 | $249.12 | Visit → |
Spaceship | $51.75 | $51.75 | $51.75 | $258.75 | Visit → |
Njalla | $52.68 | $52.68 | $52.68 | $263.40 | Visit → |
OVHcloud | $56.08 | $58.33 | – | $289.40 | Visit → |
Netim | $40.00 | $71.50 | $52.50 | $326.00 | Visit → |
NameSilo | $69.99 | $64.99 | $67.49 | $329.95 | Visit → |
Gandi | $31.99 | $74.99 | $54.00 | $331.95 | Visit → |
Namecheap | $34.98 | $75.98 | – | $338.90 | Visit → |
Hover | $39.99 | $74.99 | $74.99 | $339.95 | Visit → |
101domain | $53.99 | $73.49 | $69.99 | $347.95 | Visit → |
OnlyDomains | $66.99 | $76.99 | – | $374.95 | Visit → |
Name.com | $55.61 | $82.39 | $82.39 | $385.17 | Visit → |
IONOS | $40.99 | $90.00 | – | $400.99 | Visit → |
INWX | $83.40 | $83.40 | $83.40 | $417.00 | Visit → |
123-reg | $101.24 | $101.24 | – | $506.20 | Visit → |
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Frequently Asked Questions about .io
Why is .io so popular with tech startups?
.io became the go-to TLD for tech startups because "I/O" stands for Input/Output in computing. It's short, memorable, and has strong developer community recognition.
Is .io a country code or generic TLD?
.io is technically the ccTLD for the British Indian Ocean Territory, but it's marketed and used globally as a tech-oriented generic domain.
How much does a .io domain cost?
.io domains are more expensive than .com — typically $25–$50/year for registration. Renewal prices are similar. Compare current prices in the table above.
Are .io domains good for SEO?
Google treats .io as a generic TLD (not geo-targeted), so it works well for international SEO. There's no disadvantage compared to .com for search rankings.
The Real Cost of a .io Domain
Many registrars offer steep first-year discounts but charge full price at renewal. When choosing a .io domain, always compare the renewal price — not just registration.
Sav.com
Year 1: $26.99
Year 2+: $51.99/yr
5 years: $234.95
Year 2+: $51.99/yr
5 years: $234.95
Porkbun
Year 1: $28.12
Year 2+: $51.80/yr
5 years: $235.32
Year 2+: $51.80/yr
5 years: $235.32
Dynadot
Year 1: $29.64
Year 2+: $54.87/yr
5 years: $249.12
Year 2+: $54.87/yr
5 years: $249.12
Spaceship
Year 1: $51.75
Year 2+: $51.75/yr
5 years: $258.75
Year 2+: $51.75/yr
5 years: $258.75