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Best .monster Domain Registrars (2026)

.monster is a generic top-level domain operated by XYZ.COM LLC, open for registration through mainstream registrars.

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 .monster at $13.97.

How .monster is priced

Every one of the 7 registrars whose .monster pricing we have verified discounts the first year. The median renewal is 10.5× the first-year price, so the advertised figure is the least useful number when comparing .monster sellers. Verified renewals run $13.97 to $31.98 a year.

An introductory price 10.5× below the renewal is a rate you pay once. Compare .monster on the renewal column, or on the ten-year total.

Computed from the 7 verified .monster prices this site holds, not from every registrar selling .monster. How prices are verified.

Which registrar is best for .monster?

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$13.97 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 8.5/10.

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

RegistrarFirst-yearRenewal10-year costLast checked
Spaceship logoSpaceship
$1.18$13.97$126.912026-09-02
OVHcloud logoOVHcloud
$1.46$17.59$159.772026-09-28
Porkbun logoPorkbun
$1.54$14.21$129.432026-09-28
Name.com
$1.99$20.99$190.902026-09-28
Gandi logoGandi
$1.99$31.98$289.812026-09-28
NameSilo
$1.99$17.29$157.602026-09-28
Dynadot logoDynadot
$1.99$14.45$132.042026-09-28

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 7 registrars whose .monster price we have read ourselves.

Which registrar has the cheapest renewal price for .monster?

RegistrarFirst-yearRenewal10-year costLast checked
Spaceship logoSpaceship
$1.18$13.97$126.912026-09-02
Porkbun logoPorkbun
$1.54$14.21$129.432026-09-28
Dynadot logoDynadot
$1.99$14.45$132.042026-09-28
NameSilo
$1.99$17.29$157.602026-09-28
OVHcloud logoOVHcloud
$1.46$17.59$159.772026-09-28
Name.com
$1.99$20.99$190.902026-09-28
Gandi logoGandi
$1.99$31.98$289.812026-09-28

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 7 registrars whose .monster price we have read ourselves.

What are the .monster registration rules?

Registry operator: XYZ.COM LLC
Every extension XYZ.COM LLC runs, and what they cost →
IANA classification: generic
IANA root entry: www.iana.org/domains/root/db/monster.html
Registration restrictions: Not hand-verified yet: check the registry policy via the IANA entry above.
Registry facts on this page come from the IANA Root Zone Database record linked above; fields IANA does not state (restrictions, DNSSEC, IDN) are shown only after hand verification.

How have .monster prices moved?

No verified .monster price has changed between the 2 weekly snapshots held (2026-08-19 to 2026-09-16) at the 4 registrars whose .monster price is archived.

.monster renewal price per registrar at the first and latest snapshot
RegistrarRenewal, 2026-08-19Renewal, latestChangePoints
Porkbun$12.98$12.98 (2026-09-16)02 of 2
Dynadot$13.17$13.17 (2026-09-16)02 of 2
Spaceshipn/a (first 2026-09-16)$13.97 (2026-09-16)01 of 2
NameSilo$15.75$15.75 (2026-09-16)02 of 2

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

FAQ

What is the cheapest registrar for .monster?
Spaceship offers the lowest .monster renewal price at $13.97 as of 2026-09-02.
What is the cheapest first-year price for .monster?
Spaceship has the lowest first-year .monster price at $1.18. Watch the renewal price, which is the dominant long-term cost.
Is WHOIS privacy free for .monster?
Porkbun includes free WHOIS privacy on .monster. 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 .monster?
Porkbun ranks highest for DNS quality (8.5/10): Free DNS, ALIAS records, DNSSEC, and good UI.
Is .monster signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The root zone carries a DS record for monster, so a validating resolver has a chain of trust down to .monster.
Are there restrictions on .monster?
We haven't hand-verified registry-level rules for .monster yet. IANA classifies it as generic operated by XYZ.COM LLC; check the registry's policy via the IANA entry linked on this page before assuming eligibility.
How much does a .monster domain cost per year?
.monster renewals at the registrars we've verified range from $13.97 to $31.98 per year. The cheapest is Spaceship.