Best .hosting Domain Registrars (2026)
.hosting is a generic top-level domain operated by XYZ.COM LLC, open for registration through mainstream registrars.
Porkbun has the lowest verified renewal price for .hosting at $340.37. IONOS, Name.com, Dynadot price .hosting flat: the first year costs the same as every renewal, so there is no promotional rate that jumps later.
How .hosting is priced
3 of the 8 registrars whose .hosting pricing we have verified price it flat, first year the same as every renewal, while the other 5 discount year one (median renewal 1.2× the promotional price). Verified renewals run $340.37 to $679.98 a year.
A flat seller and a discounted one can look identical in year one and differ sharply by year three, so compare the renewal or the multi-year total.
Computed from the 8 verified .hosting prices this site holds, not from every registrar selling .hosting. How prices are verified.
Which registrar is best for .hosting?
| Category | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Best overall | Consistently low renewal prices, free WHOIS privacy, and a clean UI make Porkbun the best all-around registrar for most users. | |
| Cheapest renewal | $340.37 per year, sourced from porkbun.com. | |
| Best for privacy | Free, included by default | |
| Best for DNS | Free DNS, ALIAS records, DNSSEC, and good UI | |
| Best for bulk buyers | Bulk tools available; TLD coverage scores 8.5/10. |
Which registrar has the cheapest first-year price for .hosting?
| Registrar | First-year | Renewal | 10-year cost | Last checked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Spaceship | $279.65 | $341.75 | $3355.40 | 2026-09-02 | |
 Porkbun | $309.47 | $340.37 | $3372.80 | 2026-09-28 | |
NameSilo | $309.99 | $429.99 | $4179.90 | 2026-09-28 | |
 Gandi | $349.98 | $679.98 | $6469.80 | 2026-09-28 | |
 Dynadot | $353.32 | $353.32 | $3533.20 | 2026-09-28 | |
 OVHcloud | $379.99 | $412.99 | $4096.90 | 2026-09-28 | |
Name.com | $599.99 | $599.99 | $5999.90 | 2026-09-28 | |
 IONOS | $600.00 | $600.00 | $6000.00 | 2026-09-29 |
Verified prices rank first. A cheaper unverified price can sit below: we only crown a price once we've checked it on the registrar's own page.
Compared across the 8 registrars whose .hosting price we have read ourselves.
Which registrar has the cheapest renewal price for .hosting?
| Registrar | First-year | Renewal | 10-year cost | Last checked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porkbun | $309.47 | $340.37 | $3372.80 | 2026-09-28 | |
| Spaceship | $279.65 | $341.75 | $3355.40 | 2026-09-02 | |
| Dynadot | $353.32 | $353.32 | $3533.20 | 2026-09-28 | |
| OVHcloud | $379.99 | $412.99 | $4096.90 | 2026-09-28 | |
NameSilo | $309.99 | $429.99 | $4179.90 | 2026-09-28 | |
Name.com | $599.99 | $599.99 | $5999.90 | 2026-09-28 | |
| IONOS | $600.00 | $600.00 | $6000.00 | 2026-09-29 | |
| Gandi | $349.98 | $679.98 | $6469.80 | 2026-09-28 |
Verified prices rank first. A cheaper unverified price can sit below: we only crown a price once we've checked it on the registrar's own page.
Compared across the 8 registrars whose .hosting price we have read ourselves.
What are the .hosting registration rules?
How have .hosting prices moved?
No verified .hosting price has changed between the 2 weekly snapshots held (2026-08-19 to 2026-09-16) at the 4 registrars whose .hosting price is archived.
| Registrar | Renewal, 2026-08-19 | Renewal, latest | Change | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porkbun | $309.47 | $309.47 (2026-09-16) | 0 | 2 of 2 |
| Dynadot | $321.22 | $321.22 (2026-09-16) | 0 | 2 of 2 |
| NameSilo | $329.99 | $329.99 (2026-09-16) | 0 | 2 of 2 |
| Spaceship | n/a (first 2026-09-16) | $341.75 (2026-09-16) | 0 | 1 of 2 |
From the snapshot archive, verified rows only. Full series: /data/price-history/hosting.json; every move site-wide on price watch.