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Best .net Domain Registrars (2026)

Generic TLD originally for networks; still common for technical and infrastructure brands.

Last updated 2026-08-19Prices checked monthly1 of 9 scored reviews with published testing notes6 registrars with primary-source pricingTransparent methodology
Short answer

Spaceship has the lowest verified renewal price for .net at $11.20 +$0.20. NameSilo, Hover, Porkbun, Cloudflare Registrar, Dynadot price .net flat — the first year costs the same as every renewal, so there is no promotional rate that jumps later.

How .net is priced

5 of the 6 registrars whose .net pricing we have verified price it flat — first year the same as every renewal — while the other 1 discounts year one (median renewal 1.5× the promotional price). Verified renewals run $11.40 to $19.99 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 6 verified .net prices this site holds — not from every registrar selling .net. How prices are verified.

Which registrar is best for .net?

CategoryPickWhy
Best overall
Cloudflare Registrar logoCloudflare Registrar
At-cost renewal pricing, exceptional DNS, and strong security make Cloudflare Registrar the best long-term value for technical users.
Cheapest renewal
Spaceship logoSpaceship
$11.20 +$0.20 per year, sourced from www.spaceship.com.
Best for privacy
Cloudflare Registrar logoCloudflare Registrar
Free, included; redacted by default
Best for DNS
Cloudflare Registrar logoCloudflare Registrar
Industry-leading anycast DNS with deep developer tooling
Best for bulk buyers
GoDaddy logoGoDaddy
Bulk tools available; TLD coverage scores 9.5/10.

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

RegistrarFirst-yearRenewal3-year costLast checked
Spaceship logoSpaceship
$11.20 +$0.20$11.20 +$0.20$34.202026-08-19
Namecheap logoNamecheap
$12.48$18.58$49.642026-08-19
Porkbun logoPorkbun
$12.52$12.52$37.562026-08-19
Dynadot logoDynadot
$12.52$12.52$37.562026-08-19
NameSilo
$15.95$15.95$47.852026-08-19
Hover
$19.99$19.99$59.972026-08-19
Cloudflare Registrar logoCloudflare Registrar
$11.79$11.79$35.372026-05-12
Squarespace Domains logoSquarespace Domains
$15.00$20.00$55.002026-05-12
GoDaddy logoGoDaddy
$17.99$24.99$67.972026-05-12

+$0.20 marks the mandatory ICANN fee where a registrar itemises it separately instead of including it in the headline price. Prices are shown exactly as each registrar publishes them, and every ranking on this site compares the all-in total, so no registrar gains a position by splitting its price up.

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.

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Which registrar has the cheapest renewal price for .net?

RegistrarFirst-yearRenewal3-year costLast checked
Spaceship logoSpaceship
$11.20 +$0.20$11.20 +$0.20$34.202026-08-19
Porkbun logoPorkbun
$12.52$12.52$37.562026-08-19
Dynadot logoDynadot
$12.52$12.52$37.562026-08-19
NameSilo
$15.95$15.95$47.852026-08-19
Namecheap logoNamecheap
$12.48$18.58$49.642026-08-19
Hover
$19.99$19.99$59.972026-08-19
Cloudflare Registrar logoCloudflare Registrar
$11.79$11.79$35.372026-05-12
Squarespace Domains logoSquarespace Domains
$15.00$20.00$55.002026-05-12
GoDaddy logoGoDaddy
$17.99$24.99$67.972026-05-12

+$0.20 marks the mandatory ICANN fee where a registrar itemises it separately instead of including it in the headline price. Prices are shown exactly as each registrar publishes them, and every ranking on this site compares the all-in total, so no registrar gains a position by splitting its price up.

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.

Verified from the registrar's official pricing pageSample / preview pricingData sources

What are the .net registration rules?

Registry operator: Verisign (www.verisign.com/en_US/domain-names/net-domain-names/index.xhtml)
Every extension VeriSign Global Registry Services runs, and what they cost →
IANA root entry: www.iana.org/domains/root/db/net.html
Registration restrictions: Open to all registrants worldwide; no nexus requirement.
DNSSEC: Supported
IDN: Supported
.net was historically used by network providers but has been general-purpose for decades. Wholesale price tracks .com closely.

FAQ

What is the cheapest registrar for .net?+
Spaceship offers the lowest .net renewal price at $11.20 plus a $0.20 ICANN fee itemised separately ($11.40 all in) as of 2026-08-19.
What is the cheapest first-year price for .net?+
Spaceship has the lowest first-year .net price at $11.20 plus a $0.20 ICANN fee itemised separately ($11.40 all in). Watch the renewal price — that's the dominant long-term cost.
Is WHOIS privacy free for .net?+
Cloudflare Registrar includes free WHOIS privacy on .net. 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 .net?+
Cloudflare Registrar ranks highest for DNS quality (10.0/10) — Industry-leading anycast DNS with deep developer tooling.
Are there restrictions on .net?+
Open to all registrants worldwide; no nexus requirement.
How much does a .net domain cost per year?+
.net renewals at the registrars we've verified range from $11.40 to $19.99 per year. The cheapest is Spaceship.

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