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.auto Domain Prices — Compare 29 Registrars

.auto is a generic top-level domain that entered the root zone in 2015. XYZ.COM LLC runs it today.

It registers from $1,999.99 and renews from $2,000, across 29 registrars.

Cheapest to keep
$6,000.00
for 3 years at NicNames
Year by year: $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00

All 29 registrars

The 3 cheapest .auto registrars to keep for 3 years

Renewals included. Prices updated 1 hour ago.

Registrar Register Renew Transfer WHOIS privacy 3-year Payment Register
Cheapest to keep
NicNames
$2,000.00 $2,000.00 $2,000.00 Free $6,000.00 Visa, Mastercard, Amex, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Crypto Register →
Runner-up
Porkbun
$2,060.25 $2,064.19 $2,060.25 Free $6,188.63 Credit card, PayPal, Crypto, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Alipay, Bank transfer Register →
Third
NameSilo
$1,999.99 $2,199.00 $2,099.00 Free $6,397.99 Visa, Mastercard, Amex, PayPal, Crypto, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Alipay Register →
all other registrars, sorted by three-year cost
Dynadot
$2,140.22 $2,140.22 $2,140.22 Free $6,420.66 Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, PayPal, Crypto, Bank transfer, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Alipay Register →
Atom
$2,163.20 $2,163.20 $2,163.20 Unknown $6,489.60 Credit card, PayPal, Crypto, Bank transfer Register →
Regery
$2,195.37 $2,195.37 $2,195.37 Free $6,586.11 Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Crypto, Alipay Register →
Above.com
$2,200.22 $2,200.22 $2,200.22 Free $6,600.66 Credit card, PayPal, Bank transfer Register →
Rayname
$2,200.60 $2,200.60 $2,200.60 Unknown $6,601.80 Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, Diners Club, JCB, UnionPay, PayPal, Crypto, Alipay Register →
Nameslink
$2,222.43 $2,222.43 $2,222.43 Unknown $6,667.29 Credit card, Alipay, Bank transfer Register →
NameMart
$2,389.99 $2,389.99 $2,389.99 Free $7,169.97 PayPal, Apple Pay, Alipay Register →
Netim
$2,472.98 $2,472.98 $2,034.59 Unknown $7,418.94 Visa, Mastercard, Amex, PayPal, Bank transfer, Crypto Register →
Directnic
+$5.00/yr for privacy
$2,500.00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $5.00/yr $7,515.00 Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, Diners Club, PayPal, Bank transfer Register →
BigRock
+$10.98/yr for privacy
$2,232.60 $2,783.34 $2,232.60 $10.98/yr $7,832.22 Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, PayPal Register →
Truehost.com
$2,199.33 $2,857.92 $2,728.70 Free $7,915.17 Credit card, PayPal, Bank transfer Register →
Namecheap
+$0.20 ICANN fee
$2,298.20 $2,070.20 $2,950.20 $2,328.18 Free $7,970.60 Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, PayPal, Crypto Register →
Hostinger
$2,999.99 $2,069.99 $2,999.99 — Not offered $8,069.97 Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, PayPal, Crypto, Apple Pay, Google Pay Register →
Atak Domain
$2,500.00 $2,799.99 $2,599.99 Unknown $8,099.98 Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Bank transfer, Alipay Register →
Netcetera
$2,792.29 $2,792.29 $2,792.29 Free $8,376.87 Credit card, PayPal, Crypto, Bank transfer Register →
Hello.co
$2,799.99 $2,799.99 $2,799.99 Unknown $8,399.97 Credit card, PayPal Register →
INWX
+$5.03/yr for privacy
$2,880.13 $2,880.13 $2,880.13 $5.03/yr $8,655.48 Credit card, PayPal, Bank transfer Register →
Blacknight
$2,912.24 $2,912.24 $2,912.24 Unknown $8,736.72 Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Bank transfer Register →
Instra
$2,999.00 $3,088.49 — Not offered $9,175.98 Visa, Mastercard, Amex, PayPal, Bank transfer Register →
101domain
+$10.99/yr for privacy
$3,299.00 $3,299.00 $3,299.00 $10.99/yr $9,929.97 Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, PayPal Register →
Joker.com
+$1.68/yr for privacy
$3,440.00 $3,440.00 $3,440.00 $1.68/yr $10,325.04 Visa, Mastercard, Amex, PayPal, Apple Pay, Wire transfer, Klarna Register →
iwantmyname
$3,440.99 $3,544.25 $3,440.99 Free $10,529.49 Credit card, PayPal, Bank transfer Register →
Name.com
$2,999.99 $3,799.99 — Free $10,599.97 Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, PayPal, Google Pay, Alipay Register →
Whois.com
+$2.88/yr for privacy
$3,212.48 $3,824.88 $3,212.48 $2.88/yr $10,870.88 Credit card, PayPal Register →
NiceNIC
$3,867.99 $3,867.99 — Unknown $11,603.97 Crypto, PayPal, Bank transfer Register →
Upflare
$4,480.36 $4,480.36 $4,480.36 Free $13,441.08 Credit card, PayPal, Crypto, Bank transfer Register →

Cheapest renewal over time

$2,064.19 $2,000.00
25 Jul 2026 · $2,060.25 Today · $2,000.00
Cheapest renewal, month by month
Jul
$2,000.20
Aug
$2,000.20
Sep
$2,000.20
Oct (so far)
$2,000.00
Cheapest now: NicNames, since 17 Oct. Before that: Porkbun at $2,064.19.
Last change: 17 Oct, down $64.19.
Stability: 4 price changes in 92 days.

How much does a .auto domain cost over 3 or 5 years?

NicNames wins on 3 years ($6,000.00) and on 5 years ($10,000.00).

Does the cheapest start stay the cheapest?

Almost. NameSilo's 3-year total ($6,397.99) is $397.99 more than NicNames's ($6,000.00), or 6.6% more.

What if you already own the domain?

NicNames is cheapest to move in ($2,000.00) and cheapest to keep: $6,000.00 for 3 years.

Bottom line

NicNames has the lowest 3-year cost for .auto ($6,000.00); NameSilo is within 6.6%.

Technical details

Type gTLD · New generic
Registry XYZ.COM LLC
Delegated 12 March 2015
WHOIS server whois.nic.auto
Domain level Top-level domain
IDN / punycode No
DNSSEC Supported

Average cost per year over 5 years, at the cheapest registrar to keep.

.auto questions

What kind of domain is .auto?

.auto is the generic domain extension. XYZ.COM LLC runs the registry, and it was delegated in 2015.

Who has the cheapest .auto over 3 years?

The lowest 3-year totals for .auto: NicNames $6,000.00, Porkbun $6,188.63, NameSilo $6,397.99.

Where can I buy .auto with BTC or crypto?

You can pay for .auto with BTC or other crypto at NicNames ($6,000.00 over 3 years), Porkbun ($6,188.63) and NameSilo ($6,397.99). Others also accept crypto; see the table.

Is a year added when you transfer .auto?

Yes. For a generic extension like .auto, a transfer between registrars adds one year to the registration, under ICANN's transfer policy. You pay for that year with the transfer.

Can .auto domains use DNSSEC?

Yes, .auto supports DNSSEC. You can sign your zone and resolvers can check the signature.

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