.ai Domain Names
40 registrars compared — cheapest from $74.95 at Epik
Delegated to the Government of Anguilla in 1995, .ai has transformed from a Caribbean island's country-code into a digital gold rush for artificial intelligence companies, despite being priced like a luxury good.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Epik Cheapest | $74.95 | $74.95 | $74.95 | $374.75 | $749.50 | Visit |
| 2 | OVHcloud | $77.39 | $130.79 | $143.56 | $600.55 | $1254.50 | Visit |
| 3 | Spaceship | $79.98 | $79.98 | $79.98 | $399.90 | $799.80 | Visit |
| 4 | IONOS | $80.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $560.00 | $1160.00 | Visit |
| 5 | Porkbun | $82.70 | $82.70 | $165.09 | $413.50 | $827.00 | Visit |
| 6 | Sav | $83.19 | $83.19 | $83.19 | $415.95 | $831.90 | Visit |
| 7 | Regery | $84.99 | $84.99 | $169.98 | $424.95 | $849.90 | Visit |
| 8 | Squarespace | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 | $425.00 | $850.00 | Visit |
| 9 | Dynadot | $85.60 | $85.60 | $171.20 | $428.00 | $856.00 | Visit |
| 10 | Above.com | $88.00 | $88.00 | $88.00 | $440.00 | $880.00 | Visit |
| 11 | NameBright | $89.00 | $89.00 | $89.00 | $445.00 | $890.00 | Visit |
| 12 | Infomaniak | $89.96 | $89.96 | $179.87 | $449.80 | $899.60 | Visit |
| 13 | Namecheap | $89.98 | $114.98 | $99.98 | $549.90 | $1124.80 | Visit |
| 14 | DreamHost | $89.99 | $89.99 | $89.99 | $449.95 | $899.90 | Visit |
| 15 | Cosmotown | $90.00 | $125.00 | $90.00 | $590.00 | $1215.00 | Visit |
| 16 | Blacknight | $93.79 | $93.79 | $93.79 | $468.95 | $937.90 | Visit |
| 17 | Alibaba Cloud | $98.00 | $98.00 | $196.00 | $490.00 | $980.00 | Visit |
| 18 | NameSilo | $98.99 | $99.99 | $244.00 | $498.95 | $998.90 | Visit |
| 19 | Name.com | $99.99 | $99.99 | $99.99 | $499.95 | $999.90 | Visit |
| 20 | 101domain | $100.00 | $143.00 | $100.00 | $672.00 | $1387.00 | Visit |
| 21 | Marcaria | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $500.00 | $1000.00 | Visit |
| 22 | GoDaddy | $104.99 | $159.99 | $159.99 | $744.95 | $1544.90 | Visit |
| 23 | Netim | $105.00 | $105.00 | $163.50 | $525.00 | $1050.00 | Visit |
| 24 | Hostinger | $109.99 | $109.99 | $109.99 | $549.95 | $1099.90 | Visit |
| 25 | Gname | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 | $550.00 | $1100.00 | Visit |
| 26 | Internet.bs | $110.00 | $123.65 | $123.65 | $604.60 | $1222.85 | Visit |
| 27 | MrDomain | $110.94 | $110.94 | $183.09 | $554.70 | $1109.40 | Visit |
| 28 | Gandi | $112.06 | $179.76 | $181.47 | $831.10 | $1729.90 | Visit |
| 29 | Hover | $114.99 | $114.99 | $114.99 | $574.95 | $1149.90 | Visit |
| 30 | EuroDNS | $117.41 | $150.81 | $150.81 | $720.65 | $1474.70 | Visit |
| 31 | INWX | $120.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $600.00 | $1200.00 | Visit |
| 32 | Moniker | $120.00 | $123.65 | $123.65 | $614.60 | $1232.85 | Visit |
| 33 | Directnic | $120.99 | $120.99 | $209.99 | $604.95 | $1209.90 | Visit |
| 34 | Regtons | $130.50 | $130.50 | $130.50 | $652.50 | $1305.00 | Visit |
| 35 | Cloudflare | $160.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $480.00 | $880.00 | Visit |
| 36 | eDomains | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $875.00 | $1750.00 | Visit |
| 37 | Truehost | $176.00 | $106.59 | $104.00 | $602.36 | $1135.31 | Visit |
| 38 | OnlyDomains | $178.49 | $274.49 | $274.49 | $1276.45 | $2648.90 | Visit |
| 39 | All Domains | $178.93 | $127.65 | $127.65 | $689.53 | $1327.78 | Visit |
| 40 | UK2 | $239.98 | $239.98 | $239.98 | $1199.90 | $2399.80 | Visit |
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From Anguilla's Country Code to AI's Default
When .ai was delegated in 1995, it served a simple purpose: the country code for Anguilla, a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean. But as artificial intelligence exploded, startups discovered the two-letter suffix perfectly matched 'AI,' the abbreviation for artificial intelligence. Now, according to the Wikipedia entry, the TLD is very popular with companies and websites related to AI, even though its intended use remains entities connected with Anguilla. The result: a domain originally meant for a small island population has become a status symbol for tech ventures worldwide.
Why .ai's Pricing Feels Like a Mogul's Domain
Unlike most ccTLDs that cost a few dollars, .ai commands a premium. With over 40 registrars offering it, prices range from budget-friendly by Epik to notably higher elsewhere, reflecting its demand among AI startups. Renewals can also spike, with $74.95 often exceeding the initial registration. This pricing isn't just supply and demand—it's a brand tax. For startups, a .ai domain signals they're in the AI space, and that signal is worth real money. But for budget-conscious buyers, .io, .app, or .tech offer similar tech cachet without the Caribbean premium.
No Restrictions, But Real Competition
There are no registration restrictions for .ai—no local presence requirement, no proof of Anguillian connection. Anyone can register. This open policy, noted in the Wikipedia entry, has fueled its global adoption. But openness also breeds competition. The TLD isn't alone in courting developers: .io (British Indian Ocean Territory) has long been the tech favorite, while .app and .dev offer forced-HTTPS security. Each has its own story, but none carries the literal acronym punch of .ai.
Security and Disputes Under Anguilla's Watch
Despite its global user base, .ai operates under the stewardship of the Government of Anguilla, which ensures technical standards like DNSSEC are enabled, as recorded in the IANA database. Disputes are handled via the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP), the standard ICANN process. This means your .ai domain is protected by the same dispute mechanisms as .com, and the registry's small size hasn't compromised security. For companies worried about brand protection, that's a meaningful reassurance.
The Anguilla Economy's Unlikely Windfall
Anguilla, a small Caribbean island with a population under 15,000, has seen its country-code become a revenue engine. While exact figures aren't public, the premium pricing of .ai domains has transformed the registry into a significant income source for the government. For a territory whose traditional industries are tourism and fishing, the tech boom offers a modern export. This economic shift is a testament to how a two-letter string can acquire value far beyond its geographic origin.