.app Domain Names
38 registrars compared — cheapest from $4.99 at Sav
Delegated in 2015 as one of the first new gTLDs under ICANN's 2012 expansion, .app is operated by Charleston Road Registry Inc., a subsidiary of Google. It has since become a coveted address for app developers and tech brands.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sav Cheapest | $4.99 | $14.76 | $14.76 | $64.03 | $137.83 | Visit |
| 2 | Spaceship | $6.41 | $14.69 | $14.69 | $65.17 | $138.62 | Visit |
| 3 | All Domains | $6.66 | $21.09 | $21.09 | $91.02 | $196.47 | Visit |
| 4 | Dynadot | $8.00 | $14.50 | $13.99 | $66.00 | $138.50 | Visit |
| 5 | Cloudflare | $8.20 | $14.20 | $14.20 | $65.00 | $136.00 | Visit |
| 6 | Porkbun | $8.75 | $14.93 | $14.93 | $68.47 | $143.12 | Visit |
| 7 | INWX | $9.50 | $24.12 | $24.12 | $105.98 | $226.58 | Visit |
| 8 | OVHcloud | $9.84 | $20.09 | $20.09 | $90.20 | $190.65 | Visit |
| 9 | Gandi | $9.99 | $47.98 | $19.73 | $201.91 | $441.81 | Visit |
| 10 | NameSilo | $9.99 | $16.99 | $14.99 | $77.95 | $162.90 | Visit |
| 11 | OnlyDomains | $9.99 | $28.99 | $28.99 | $125.95 | $270.90 | Visit |
| 12 | Regery | $9.99 | $15.69 | $15.69 | $72.75 | $151.20 | Visit |
| 13 | Hostinger | $10.19 | $20.19 | $10.19 | $90.95 | $191.90 | Visit |
| 14 | Namecheap | $10.98 | $22.98 | $17.98 | $102.90 | $217.80 | Visit |
| 15 | Truehost | $11.43 | $21.31 | $20.79 | $96.67 | $203.22 | Visit |
| 16 | IONOS | $12.00 | $25.00 | $21.25 | $112.00 | $237.00 | Visit |
| 17 | Netim | $12.00 | $28.50 | $17.00 | $126.00 | $268.50 | Visit |
| 18 | MrDomain | $13.26 | $18.81 | $18.81 | $88.50 | $182.55 | Visit |
| 19 | DreamHost | $13.99 | $15.99 | $15.99 | $77.95 | $157.90 | Visit |
| 20 | Name.com | $14.99 | $26.99 | $22.99 | $122.95 | $257.90 | Visit |
| 21 | Gname | $15.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $115.95 | $240.90 | Visit |
| 22 | Infomaniak | $16.09 | $21.75 | $21.75 | $103.09 | $211.84 | Visit |
| 23 | 101domain | $16.17 | $30.67 | $24.67 | $138.85 | $292.20 | Visit |
| 24 | GoDaddy | $16.19 | $28.19 | $28.19 | $128.95 | $269.90 | Visit |
| 25 | EuroDNS | $16.70 | $27.47 | $27.47 | $126.58 | $263.93 | Visit |
| 26 | Internet.bs | $17.59 | $19.29 | $18.70 | $94.75 | $191.20 | Visit |
| 27 | Blacknight | $17.74 | $17.74 | $17.74 | $88.70 | $177.40 | Visit |
| 28 | Crazy Domains | $18.09 | $18.69 | $18.09 | $92.85 | $186.30 | Visit |
| 29 | Epik | $18.95 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $94.75 | $189.50 | Visit |
| 30 | Alibaba Cloud | $19.00 | $19.00 | $60.00 | $95.00 | $190.00 | Visit |
| 31 | Regtons | $20.00 | $23.00 | $23.00 | $112.00 | $227.00 | Visit |
| 32 | UK2 | $20.03 | $18.73 | $27.99 | $94.95 | $188.60 | Visit |
| 33 | Cosmotown | $20.17 | $30.67 | $24.67 | $142.85 | $296.20 | Visit |
| 34 | Hover | $23.19 | $23.19 | $23.19 | $115.95 | $231.90 | Visit |
| 35 | Marcaria | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $120.00 | $240.00 | Visit |
| 36 | Directnic | $25.99 | $25.99 | $25.99 | $129.95 | $259.90 | Visit |
| 37 | Moniker | $28.99 | $32.45 | $31.49 | $158.79 | $321.04 | Visit |
| 38 | Squarespace | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $150.00 | $300.00 | Visit |
Prices updated daily. Some registrars show promotional first-year prices. Always verify the final price on the registrar's website before purchasing.
The Registry Behind the Dot
When Charleston Road Registry Inc. — a Google subsidiary — won the rights to .app, it marked one of the most anticipated launches of the 2012 new gTLD program. The registry's parentage meant .app benefited from Google's infrastructure and security standards from day one. Unlike many new TLDs that merely accept DNSSEC because the spec requires it, .app's operator had a track record of enforcing HTTPS across its own properties. That institutional approach to web safety has colored how the TLD is perceived: it's not just a name, it's a promise of a secure connection. For registrants, the practical takeaway is that .app domains come with expectations baked in — this is a namespace built for serious, production-grade applications.
The Mandatory HTTPS Wrinkle
One of the most distinctive technical features of .app is that HTTPS is enforced on every domain. This isn't a security option; it's a hard requirement built into the TLD's architecture via the HSTS preload list. That means a .app domain won't load over plain HTTP — a subtle but profound difference from legacy TLDs like .com, where insecure connections are still common. The registry's decision, made at launch, was a bold move that aligned with Google's own push for a more secure web. For developers, it's a double-edged sword: your site is automatically more trustworthy to users, but you must ensure your server configuration and hosting support SSL certificates. This barrier to entry filters out sloppy operators, which helps maintain a cleaner, more credible ecosystem.
Positioning in the Tech Domain Landscape
.app occupies a crowded niche alongside .dev, .io, and .tech, but it claims a distinct identity. Where .io leans on its startup cachet and .dev attracts coders, .app specifically signals software that users install or interact with — mobile apps, web apps, SaaS products. This clarity makes it a natural fit for app stores, landing pages, and API documentation. The TLD's central registry, Charleston Road Registry Inc., has also kept pricing stable, positioning .app as mid-tier — neither a budget afterthought nor a premium vanity extension. For a developer launching a new tool, the calculus is simple: a .app domain communicates purpose instantly, without the ambiguity of .com or the hipster connotation of .io.
Leveraging the App Ecosystem's Momentum
The name itself — .app — taps into a linguistic advantage that few TLDs enjoy. It's a dictionary word that doubles as a suffix, enabling domain hacks like "myapp.app" or "toolkit.app" that are both memorable and descriptive. This semantic alignment has driven sustained demand from mobile app developers, indie hackers, and tech startups. The registry's marketing has reinforced this by promoting .app as the default address for anything software-related. With 38 registrars offering it and Sav often running promotions, the barrier to entry is low. But buyers should compare renewal rates carefully — the initial price can be deceptive, as $14.76 may differ significantly from the first-year cost. Savvy registrants lock in long-term renewals early to avoid surprises.