.dot Domain Prices — Compare 3 Registrars

.dot is a generic top-level domain that entered the root zone in 2016. Dish DBS Corporation runs it today.

It registers from $56.20 and renews from $35, across 3 registrars.

Cheapest to keep

$168.60

for 3 years at Netim

Year by year: $56.20 | $56.20 | $56.20

All 3 registrars

The 3 cheapest .dot registrars to keep for 3 years

Renewals included. Prices updated 5 days ago.

Registrar	Register	Renew	Transfer	WHOIS privacy	3-year	Payment	Register
Cheapest to keep Netim	$56.20	$56.20	$37.09	Unknown	$168.60	Visa, Mastercard, Amex, PayPal, Bank transfer, Crypto	Register →
Runner-up 101domain +$10.99/yr for privacy	$59.99	$69.99	$59.99	$10.99/yr	$232.94	Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, PayPal	Register →
Third NicNames	$235.00	$35.00	$35.00	Free	$305.00	Visa, Mastercard, Amex, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Crypto	Register →

Cheapest renewal over time

27 Jul 2026 · $69.99 Today · $35.00

Cheapest renewal, month by month

Jul

$69.99

Aug

$56.00

Sep

$56.00

Oct (so far)

$35.00

Cheapest now: NicNames, since 17 Oct. Before that: Netim at $56.00.

Last change: 17 Oct, down $21.00.

Stability: 2 price changes in 90 days.

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

Netim wins on 3 years ($168.60) and on 5 years ($281.00).

Is the cheapest first year also the cheapest over time?

Yes. Netim has the lowest first year ($56.20) and the lowest 3-year total ($168.60).

Is the cheapest transfer also the cheapest place to keep it?

NicNames is cheapest to move in ($35.00) and cheapest to keep: $105.00 for 3 years.

Bottom line

Netim, at $168.60 for 3 years, is the lowest.

Technical details

Type	gTLD · New generic
Registry	Dish DBS Corporation
Delegated	21 April 2016
WHOIS server	whois.nic.dot
Domain level	Top-level domain
IDN / punycode	No

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

.dot questions

What kind of domain is .dot?

Short version: .dot is a generic domain extension, run by Dish DBS Corporation, delegated in 2016.

Who has the cheapest .dot over 3 years?

The lowest 3-year totals for .dot: Netim $168.60, 101domain $232.94, NicNames $305.00.

Where can I buy .dot with BTC or crypto?

Among the registrars that sell .dot, BTC and crypto payments are accepted at Netim ($168.60 for 3 years) and NicNames ($305.00).

Is a year added when you transfer .dot?

Yes. When a .dot domain moves to a new registrar, one year is added to its expiry date. The transfer fee pays for that extra year.

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