.com
Top Pick
The gold standard. Most recognized, stable pricing, but hard to find good names.
Avg. Year 1
$9.99
Avg. Renewal
$13.99
.dev
Dev Favorite
Secure by default (HTTPS). Great for portfolios and tools. Flat pricing.
Avg. Year 1
$12.00
Avg. Renewal
$12.00
.io
Startup Tech
High demand in tech. Expensive but trendy. Renewal prices rarely drop.
Avg. Year 1
$32.00
Avg. Renewal
$32.00
.xyz
Trap Risk
Generic and cheap to start. Watch out for massive renewal hikes after year 1.
Avg. Year 1
$0.99
Avg. Renewal
$14.99
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