Cheapest .dot domain: registration, renewal and transfer prices
As of October 12, 2026, the cheapest .dot registration is $20.19 at 101domain.com, the cheapest renewal is $35.20 at nicnames.com, and the lowest total for 3 years is $109.68 at osir.com, or $90.59 by registering at 101domain.com and transferring.
Updated
Cheapest 3-year path: $90.59
A transfer always adds one year, so moving the domain between registrars can beat renewing ($109.68 for 3 years at osir.com).
- Year 1: Register 101domain.com for $20.19
- Year 2, after 60 days: Transfer to nicnames.com for $35.20
- Year 3: Renew at nicnames.com for $35.20
Transfers are allowed 60 days after registration or a previous transfer (ICANN rule). Turn off auto-renew at the previous registrar. Promo codes are usually limited to one per customer and new customers.
Compare .dot prices by registrar
Sorted by registration price. The 3-year column adds two renewals: that is what you really pay if you keep the domain. Click a column to sort.
| Registrar | Register | Renew | Transfer | 3 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101domain.com ↗ | $20.19 | $70.19 | $60.19 | $160.57 |
| osir.com ↗ | $36.56 | $36.56 | $36.56 | $109.68 |
| netim.com ↗ | $57.50 | $57.50 | $38.00 | $172.50 |
| marcaria.com ↗ | $59.00 | |||
| eurodns.com ↗ | $70.02 | $70.02 | $70.02 | $210.06 |
| webnames.ca ↗ | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $270.00 |
| nicnames.com ↗ | $235.20 TLDES100 | $35.20 | $35.20 | $305.60 |
About .dot
.dot is a top-level domain operated by Dish DBS Corporation. Lowest registration price we saw in the last 30 days: $20.19.
FAQ
What is the cheapest .dot registrar?
For the first year, 101domain.com at $20.19. For 3 years including renewals, osir.com at $109.68 in total.
How much does it cost to renew a .dot domain?
From $35.20 per year at nicnames.com.
How much does it cost to transfer a .dot domain?
From $35.20 at nicnames.com. A transfer usually adds one year to the registration.
Can I pay less for .dot by transferring between registrars?
Yes. A transfer adds a year, so registering at the cheapest first-year registrar and then transferring costs $90.59 for 3 years: 101domain.com $20.19, then nicnames.com $35.20, then nicnames.com $35.20. Transfers are allowed 60 days after registration.
Why is the first year of .dot cheaper than the renewal?
Registrars discount the first year to win new customers. Check the renewal price and any minimum term; our 3-year column adds two renewals to the first-year price.