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Best .live Domain Registrars (2026)

Generic TLD for streaming, events, and real-time brands.

Last updated 2026-09-29Prices checked monthly1 of 9 scored reviews with published testing notes11 registrars with primary-source pricingTransparent methodology
Short answer

Spaceship has the lowest verified renewal price for .live at $26.08. AWS Route 53, IONOS price .live flat: the first year costs the same as every renewal, so there is no promotional rate that jumps later.

How .live is priced

2 of the 10 registrars whose .live pricing we have verified price it flat, first year the same as every renewal, while the other 8 discount year one (median renewal 11.2× the promotional price). Verified renewals run $26.08 to $87.98 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 10 verified .live prices this site holds, not from every registrar selling .live. How prices are verified.

Which registrar is best for .live?

CategoryPickWhy
Best overallConsistently low renewal prices, free WHOIS privacy, and a clean UI make Porkbun the best all-around registrar for most users.
Cheapest renewal$26.08 per year, sourced from www.spaceship.com.
Best for privacyFree, included by default
Best for DNSFree DNS, ALIAS records, DNSSEC, and good UI
Best for bulk buyersBulk tools available; TLD coverage scores 9.0/10.

Which registrar has the cheapest first-year price for .live?

RegistrarFirst-yearRenewal10-year costLast checked
Spaceship logoSpaceship
$2.27$26.08$236.992026-09-02
Dynadot logoDynadot
$2.50$26.97$245.232026-09-28
Porkbun logoPorkbun
$2.57$26.26$238.912026-09-28
OVHcloud logoOVHcloud
$2.88$32.89$298.892026-09-28
Namecheap logoNamecheap
$2.98$39.48$358.302026-08-19
Gandi logoGandi
$2.99$87.98$794.812026-09-28
NameSilo
$3.49$32.99$300.402026-09-28
Name.com
$3.99$43.99$399.902026-09-28
Amazon Route 53
$36.00$36.00$360.002026-09-29
IONOS logoIONOS
$46.00$46.00$460.002026-09-29

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 10 registrars whose .live price we have read ourselves.

Which registrar has the cheapest renewal price for .live?

RegistrarFirst-yearRenewal10-year costLast checked
Spaceship logoSpaceship
$2.27$26.08$236.992026-09-02
Porkbun logoPorkbun
$2.57$26.26$238.912026-09-28
Dynadot logoDynadot
$2.50$26.97$245.232026-09-28
OVHcloud logoOVHcloud
$2.88$32.89$298.892026-09-28
NameSilo
$3.49$32.99$300.402026-09-28
Amazon Route 53
$36.00$36.00$360.002026-09-29
Namecheap logoNamecheap
$2.98$39.48$358.302026-08-19
Name.com
$3.99$43.99$399.902026-09-28
IONOS logoIONOS
$46.00$46.00$460.002026-09-29
Gandi logoGandi
$2.99$87.98$794.812026-09-28

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 10 registrars whose .live price we have read ourselves.

What are the .live registration rules?

Registry operator: Dog Beach, LLC (Identity Digital) (www.identitydigital.com/)
Every extension Dog Beach, LLC runs, and what they cost →
IANA root entry: www.iana.org/domains/root/db/live.html
Registration restrictions: Open to all registrants worldwide; no nexus requirement.
DNSSEC: Supported
IDN: Supported
Part of the Identity Digital portfolio; standard managed-DNS and DNSSEC support.

How have .live prices moved?

2 verified .live price moves between the 2 weekly snapshots held (2026-08-19 to 2026-09-16): Spaceship first year $2.07 to $2.27; Spaceship renewal $25.88 to $26.08.

.live renewal price per registrar at the first and latest snapshot
RegistrarRenewal, 2026-08-19Renewal, latestChangePoints
Spaceship$25.88$26.08 (2026-09-16)+$0.202 of 2
Porkbun$26.26$26.26 (2026-09-16)02 of 2
Dynadot$26.97$26.97 (2026-09-16)02 of 2
NameSilo$32.99$32.99 (2026-09-16)02 of 2
Namecheap$39.48$39.48 (2026-09-16)02 of 2

From the snapshot archive, verified rows only. Full series: /data/price-history/live.json; every move site-wide on price watch.

FAQ

What is the cheapest registrar for .live?
Spaceship offers the lowest .live renewal price at $26.08 as of 2026-09-02.
What is the cheapest first-year price for .live?
Spaceship has the lowest first-year .live price at $2.27. Watch the renewal price, which is the dominant long-term cost.
Is WHOIS privacy free for .live?
Porkbun includes free WHOIS privacy on .live. Most reputable registrars now include privacy at no charge: see the pricing table for the privacy cost at each registrar.
Which registrar has the best DNS for .live?
Porkbun ranks highest for DNS quality (8.5/10): Free DNS, ALIAS records, DNSSEC, and good UI.
Is .live signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The root zone carries a DS record for live, so a validating resolver has a chain of trust down to .live.
Are there restrictions on .live?
Open to all registrants worldwide; no nexus requirement.
How much does a .live domain cost per year?
.live renewals at the registrars we've verified range from $26.08 to $87.98 per year. The cheapest is Spaceship.