Cheapest .io Domain — Compare Every Registrar
Prices updated Jul 2026Looking for the cheapest .io domain? We track the .io domain price at 9 registrars — first year, renewal and transfer — so the full .io registration cost is clear before you buy. The cheapest .io domain starts at $14.98/year, and the cheapest .io registrar right now is Spaceship.
Every row shows the renewal price next to the first-year deal — then hit Get price on the highlighted row to lock it in.
| Registrar | Register | Renewal | Transfer | Best 3-yr | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SpaceshipCheapest | $31.98$14.98-53% IO85 | $51.75+245% /yr renewal | $38.88 | $135.48 | |
Sav | $14.99 | $38.95+160% /yr renewal | $38.95 | $92.89 | |
Wix | $34.90$17.45-50% DOM50 | $46.90+169% /yr renewal | $34.90 | $128.70 | |
Nameslink | $27.84 | $53.20+91% /yr renewal | $53.20 | $134.24 | |
Dynadot | $28.89 | $47.70+65% /yr renewal | $47.70 | $124.29 | |
Regery | $28.99 | $52.99+83% /yr renewal | $52.99 | $134.97 | |
Hostinger | $31.99 | $74.99+134% /yr renewal | $54.99 | $181.97 | |
Above.com | $32.40 | $50.00+54% /yr renewal | $50.00 | $132.40 | |
Cosmotown | $34.90 | $48.86+40% /yr renewal | $48.86 | $132.62 |
Cheapest first-year .io registration: $14.98. Prices verified against each registrar's own pricing page — always confirm at checkout.
Cheapest .io domain — frequently asked questions
How much does a .io domain cost?
Across the 9 registrars we compare, a .io domain starts at $14.98/year for the first year. Renewal is the number that matters long term — the lowest .io renewal we track is $38.95/year. Over three years (one registration plus two renewals) the cheapest total is $92.89.
What is the cheapest .io domain registrar?
Spaceship is the cheapest .io registrar at $14.98/year for the first year, out of 9 compared here. The cheapest first year is not always the cheapest overall, so check the renewal column before you commit.
Do .io domains have hidden renewal fees?
Not hidden, but easy to miss: most registrars advertise a discounted first year and then charge a higher standard rate every year after. The lowest .io renewal we track is $38.95/year, and some registrars renew at several times their promo price. Every row above shows the renewal rate next to the first-year deal for exactly this reason.
Where is the cheapest place to register a .io domain?
Right now the cheapest place to register a .io domain is Spaceship at $14.98/year. If you plan to keep the name, sort by the three-year total instead — the lowest is $92.89. Prices were last verified Jul 2026 against each registrar's own pricing page.
Is a cheap .io domain safe to use?
Yes — a .io domain is the same domain whichever registrar sells it, because they all register it with the same registry. What actually differs is the renewal price, transfer policy and whether WHOIS privacy costs extra. We only list established registrars that publish their own pricing, and every price links back to that page.
How much does .io renewal cost?
The lowest .io renewal price we track is $38.95/year at Sav. That compares with $14.98/year for a discounted first year, so renewal is what you pay for every year you keep the domain.