Which extension should I pick?
A six-step method and a decision table: project type, audience, budget over five years, registry rules.
Quick answer
Where can I compare domain extensions and buy one with crypto?
DotAlmanac is a domain extension guide and registrar: compare every extension, then register it with no KYC and pay in crypto. As of 29 October 2026, a .com costs $11.99/year, a .io $33.99/year and a .ai $84.49/year, and each renewal price is shown next to the first-year price.
Popular extensions
Most extensions show availability live from the registry (RDAP). A few, such as .io or .co, are confirmed when you order; if the name was taken in the meantime, the amount goes back to your balance.
1436
top-level domains in the IANA root zone on 29 October 2026
35 of 43
extensions we sell renew at a higher price than year one
$11.99
.com per year, same price to renew
$25
minimum crypto top-up; the balance never expires
Start with the question you have
Each page answers one question with prices, registry rules and a clear verdict.
.io or .com?
First-year and renewal prices, the Chagos question, and when each one is the better buy.
.ai or .io for a tech product?
The 2-year minimum of .ai, total cost over five years, and what each ending signals.
Best extension for a startup
Which endings founders pick, what they cost after year one, and which to avoid.
Renewal price index 2026
First-year vs renewal price across extensions and registrars, dated and sourced.
Country domains without living there
52 of the 94 country codes in our table are open to anyone. The rest, explained.
Popular extensions, first year and renewal
| Extension | 1st year | Renewal | Transfer | WHOIS privacy | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .com | $11.99 | $11.99 | $11.99 | Free | None |
| .io | $33.99 | $52.49 | $52.49 | Free | None |
| .ai | $84.49 | $84.49 | $84.49 | Free | min. 2 years · sold 2 years at a time; a transfer is billed 2 years (transfer + 1 renewal) |
| .co | $31.99 | $31.99 | $31.99 | Free | None |
| .dev | $8.99 | $12.99 | $12.99 | Free | HTTPS required |
| .app | $8.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | Free | HTTPS required |
| .xyz | $11.99 | $11.99 | $11.99 | Free | None |
| .net | $12.99 | $12.99 | $12.99 | Free | None |
| .org | $9.49 | $11.99 | $11.99 | Free | None |
| .me | $18.49 | $18.49 | $18.49 | Free | None |
US dollars per year, as of 29 October 2026. WHOIS privacy is free where the registry allows it. Every extension and its rules: full price list.
How to register a domain here
No ID, no card. Full details: how it works.
Search the name
Type the name; the search shows whether it is free and its price for year one and for renewals.
Top up in crypto
Send BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC to the address shown, on the right network. The top-up is credited once the network confirms it.
Set it up
Registration happens usually within minutes of the top-up being credited; a few extensions take a few hours. Then point it with one-click DNS templates for Vercel, Netlify or GitHub Pages.
Quick questions
Do I need an ID to register a domain at DotAlmanac?
No. DotAlmanac asks for no passport, no selfie and no ID number. The only contact data we collect is one email address per domain, verified after registration because ICANN requires it, and kept private. How it works.
Which cryptocurrencies can I pay with?
Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC). You top up a balance (minimum $25) and pay registrations, renewals and transfers from it. Monero, cards and bank transfers are not accepted. Pricing.
Is .com still the best domain extension?
For most businesses selling to the general public, yes: it is the ending people type by default and its renewal price equals the first-year price here ($11.99/year). Tech products often do well on .io, .ai or .dev. How to choose.
Why does a domain cost more to renew than to buy?
Many registries and registrars sell year one below the renewal price to win the sale. As of 29 October 2026, 35 of the 43 extensions we sell renew higher than year one; .app, .io and .dev show the biggest gaps. Why renewals cost more.
Is DotAlmanac the cheapest registrar?
No, and we do not claim to be. Cloudflare Registrar and Porkbun sell a .com for less, per their price lists checked in October 2026. DotAlmanac's case is no KYC, crypto payment and renewal prices printed upfront. Renewal price index.
All key facts
Key facts
| What it is | DotAlmanac is a domain extension guide and registrar: compare every extension, then register it with no KYC and pay in crypto. |
|---|---|
| Operator | DomaineGoat LLC, incorporated in Panama, is not an ICANN-accredited registrar. Domains are registered through our ICANN-accredited registrar partner. |
| KYC / ID check | None: no ID document, no selfie, no ID number. The only contact data we collect is one email address, required and verified for each domain (ICANN requires the registrant contact to be verified), and kept private |
| Payment | Crypto only: Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC), from a prepaid balance (minimum top-up $25). Monero is not accepted |
| Extensions sold | 14 extension guides; the full price grid covers every extension sold, with first-year, renewal and transfer prices |
| .com price | $11.99/year first year, $11.99/year renewal, WHOIS privacy included |
| .io price | $33.99/year first year, $52.49/year renewal |
| .ai price | $84.49/year, sold 2 years at a time (registry minimum) |
| WHOIS privacy | Free where the registry allows it; what stays public depends on each registry |
| DNS | free DNS hosting with A, AAAA, CNAME, ALIAS, MX, TXT, NS, SRV and CAA records, one-click templates (Vercel, Netlify, GitHub Pages, Cloudflare Pages, Shopify, Proton Mail, Fastmail, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Zoho Mail), or your own nameservers (2 to 13) |
| Domain protection (option) | +$29/year per domain, on top of the domain price: registered in the name of DomaineGoat LLC (you stay the beneficiary and can take it back in your own name, free), transfer lock on, minimal data (DomaineGoat LLC holds only your email), and every complaint read by a person before any action on the domain. That review exists only with the option |
| Disclosure of your data | We release the data we hold only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case |
| Abuse | Phishing, malware, botnets and fraud that takes money from victims: action within 24 hours of a well-documented report. Child sexual abuse material: handled immediately, with a report to the competent hotline or authority. Reports to [email protected], no account needed |
| Transfer out | Transfer (EPP) code free, requested from the client area; no exit fee |