.io Domain Price Comparison

Find the cheapest registration, renewal, and transfer prices for .io domains across major registrars. Compare prices from 11 registrars with an average registration price of $40.68.

porkbun
Best Registration
Registration
$28.12
#1 best price
Renewal
$51.80
#3 best price
Transfer
$51.80
#4 best price
5-Year Total
$235.32
#2 best value
cosmotown
Best Renew Best Value
Registration
$32.82
#3 best price
Renewal
$48.86
#1 best price
Transfer
$48.86
#1 best price
5-Year Total
$228.26
#1 best value
Registration
$28.89
#2 best price
Renewal
$53.50
#4 best price
Transfer
$53.50
#5 best price
5-Year Total
$242.89
#3 best value
Registration
$50.00
Renewal
$50.00
#2 best price
Transfer
$50.00
#2 best price
5-Year Total
$250.00
#4 best value
Registration
$41.27
Renewal
$56.87
#5 best price
Transfer
$55.67
5-Year Total
$268.75
#5 best value
Registration
$35.82
#5 best price
Renewal
$62.69
Transfer
$50.69
#3 best price
5-Year Total
$286.58
#6 best value
Registration
$34.98
#4 best price
Renewal
$75.98
Transfer
$65.98
5-Year Total
$338.90
#8 best value
Registration
$48.00
Renewal
$69.99
Transfer
$69.99
5-Year Total
$327.96
#7 best value
Registration
$50.99
Renewal
$72.99
Transfer
$-
5-Year Total
$342.95
#9 best value
Registration
$55.61
Renewal
$82.39
Transfer
$82.39
5-Year Total
$385.17
#10 best value

.io Domain API Integration Examples

Integrate .io domain pricing into your application with our Domain Intelligence API. All examples use real data from our database of 11 registrars.

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Find the 5 Cheapest Registrars for .io Domains

Get the top 5 most affordable registrars for .io registration via API. Compare prices instantly without visiting multiple websites.

curl "https://api.tldspy.com/api/v1/client/prices/cheapest?tlds=io&limit=5" \
  -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"
View API Response

            {
  "results": {
    "io": {
      "cheapest_register": [
        {
          "rank": 1,
          "registrar_name": "porkbun",
          "registrar_key": "porkbun",
          "register_price": 28.12,
          "renew_price": 51.8,
          "total_cost_5_year": 235.32
        },
        {
          "rank": 2,
          "registrar_name": "dynadot",
          "registrar_key": "dynadot",
          "register_price": 28.89,
          "renew_price": 53.5,
          "total_cost_5_year": 242.89
        },
        {
          "rank": 3,
          "registrar_name": "cosmotown",
          "registrar_key": "cosmotown",
          "register_price": 32.82,
          "renew_price": 48.86,
          "total_cost_5_year": 228.26
        },
        {
          "rank": 4,
          "registrar_name": "namecheap",
          "registrar_key": "namecheap",
          "register_price": 34.98,
          "renew_price": 75.98,
          "total_cost_5_year": 338.9
        },
        {
          "rank": 5,
          "registrar_name": "ovhcloud",
          "registrar_key": "ovhcloud",
          "register_price": 35.82,
          "renew_price": 62.69,
          "total_cost_5_year": 286.58
        }
      ],
      "registrar_count": 11
    }
  },
  "meta": {
    "total_tlds": 1,
    "tier": "basic"
  }
}
          

Compare .io Renewal Prices Across Top Registrars

Compare renewal costs for .io domains across leading registrars. Avoid surprise price increases by checking long-term costs.

curl "https://api.tldspy.com/api/v1/client/prices?tlds=io&registrars=cosmotown,above-com,porkbun" \
  -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"
View API Response

            {
  "results": {
    "io": {
      "cosmotown": {
        "register_price": 32.82,
        "renew_price": 48.86,
        "transfer_price": 48.86,
        "last_updated": "2026-02-19T23:08:16.334Z"
      },
      "above-com": {
        "register_price": 50,
        "renew_price": 50,
        "transfer_price": 50,
        "last_updated": "2026-02-19T23:08:16.334Z"
      },
      "porkbun": {
        "register_price": 28.12,
        "renew_price": 51.8,
        "transfer_price": 51.8,
        "last_updated": "2026-02-19T23:08:16.334Z"
      }
    }
  },
  "stats": {
    "total_tlds": 1,
    "time_elapsed": "1.2ms",
    "last_updated": "2026-02-19T23:08:16.334Z"
  }
}
          

See Which Registrars Sell .io Domains

Discover all 11 registrars offering .io registration with current pricing.

curl "https://api.tldspy.com/api/v1/client/registrars/tld/io?include_prices=true" \
  -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"
View API Response

            {
  "tld": "io",
  "registrar_count": 11,
  "registrars": [
    {
      "name": "porkbun",
      "key": "porkbun",
      "website_url": "https://tldspy.com/registrar/porkbun",
      "prices": {
        "register": 28.12,
        "renew": 51.8,
        "transfer": 51.8
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "dynadot",
      "key": "dynadot",
      "website_url": "https://tldspy.com/registrar/dynadot",
      "prices": {
        "register": 28.89,
        "renew": 53.5,
        "transfer": 53.5
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "cosmotown",
      "key": "cosmotown",
      "website_url": "https://tldspy.com/registrar/cosmotown",
      "prices": {
        "register": 32.82,
        "renew": 48.86,
        "transfer": 48.86
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "namecheap",
      "key": "namecheap",
      "website_url": "https://tldspy.com/registrar/namecheap",
      "prices": {
        "register": 34.98,
        "renew": 75.98,
        "transfer": 65.98
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "ovhcloud",
      "key": "ovhcloud",
      "website_url": "https://tldspy.com/registrar/ovhcloud",
      "prices": {
        "register": 35.82,
        "renew": 62.69,
        "transfer": 50.69
      }
    }
  ],
  "message": "Full list available via API"
}
          

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.io Domain Registration Guide

Price Analysis

The .io domain extension currently has 11 registrars offering registration services. The average registration price is $40.68.

  • Cheapest registration: $ 28.12 at porkbun
  • Best renewal rate: $ 48.86 at cosmotown
  • Best 5-year value: $ 228.26 at cosmotown

Registration Tips

When registering a .io domain, consider these factors:

  • Compare both registration and renewal prices
  • Check the registrar's reputation and features
  • Consider long-term costs if planning to keep the domain
  • Look for bundled services (hosting, email, SSL)