Cheapest .io domain prices
Checked 7 Nov 2026 · 4 registrars · USDOver three years, the cheapest .io is at Porkbun: $131.72 in total ($28.12 the first year, then $51.80/yr). It's also the cheapest first year.
.io is the British Indian Ocean Territory ccTLD, popular with startups and developer tools. We rank by the 3-year cost (first year + two renewals), because a cheap first year often hides an expensive renewal.
| Registrar | 1st year | Renewal | 3 years | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PorkbunCheapest 3 yrsCoupon AWESOMENESS: $1 off the first year | $28.12 | $51.80 | $131.72 | Buy |
| Cloudflare | $32.00 | $50.00 | $132.00 | Buy |
| Dynadot | $28.89 | $53.50 | $135.89 | Buy |
| IONOS | $40.99 | $90.00 | $220.99 | Buy |
Prices exclude coupons and taxes; promos are noted under the registrar. Not yet compared: Namecheap, GoDaddy, Spaceship, Name.com (why).
Price changes
No price changes since we started tracking .io on 7 Nov 2026. We check every registrar daily and list every change here.
.io domain FAQ
What is the cheapest .io domain registrar?
As of 7 Nov 2026, Porkbun is cheapest over three years at $131.72 total. Porkbun has the lowest first-year price at $28.12.
How much does a .io domain cost to renew?
Renewals for .io range from $50.00 (Cloudflare) to $90.00 per year across the 4 registrars we track.
Where is it cheapest to transfer a .io domain?
Cloudflare charges $50.00 to transfer a .io in, which usually adds a year to your registration. Transfers usually aren't allowed in the first 60 days after registration.