.asia Domain Names
40 registrars compared — cheapest from $1.68 at Spaceship
Delegated in 2007, .asia is the rare sponsored TLD built for an entire continent — but its open registration policy means anyone can claim a piece of the region's digital identity.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spaceship Cheapest | $1.68 | $11.59 | $11.59 | $48.04 | $105.99 | Visit |
| 2 | Namecheap | $1.98 | $18.98 | $14.48 | $77.90 | $172.80 | Visit |
| 3 | Regtons | $1.99 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $89.99 | $199.99 | Visit |
| 4 | Dynadot | $2.00 | $11.99 | $11.99 | $49.96 | $109.91 | Visit |
| 5 | Truehost | $2.75 | $16.76 | $14.56 | $69.79 | $153.59 | Visit |
| 6 | NameSilo | $2.79 | $13.49 | $11.99 | $56.75 | $124.20 | Visit |
| 7 | All Domains | $4.44 | $18.64 | $18.64 | $79.00 | $172.20 | Visit |
| 8 | Hostinger | $5.19 | $13.19 | $5.19 | $57.95 | $123.90 | Visit |
| 9 | Gname | $5.49 | $16.99 | $16.99 | $73.45 | $158.40 | Visit |
| 10 | Regery | $5.69 | $12.69 | $12.69 | $56.45 | $119.90 | Visit |
| 11 | GoDaddy | $6.19 | $22.19 | $22.19 | $94.95 | $205.90 | Visit |
| 12 | Netim | $7.00 | $24.00 | $14.00 | $103.00 | $223.00 | Visit |
| 13 | DreamHost | $9.99 | $14.95 | $14.95 | $69.79 | $144.54 | Visit |
| 14 | IONOS | $10.00 | $20.00 | $17.00 | $90.00 | $190.00 | Visit |
| 15 | Porkbun | $11.84 | $11.84 | $11.84 | $59.20 | $118.40 | Visit |
| 16 | Bluehost | $11.99 | $19.99 | $11.99 | $91.95 | $191.90 | Visit |
| 17 | eDomains | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $60.00 | $120.00 | Visit |
| 18 | OVHcloud | $14.39 | $15.79 | $15.49 | $77.55 | $156.50 | Visit |
| 19 | Marcaria | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $80.00 | $160.00 | Visit |
| 20 | Crazy Domains | $16.49 | $16.49 | $16.49 | $82.45 | $164.90 | Visit |
| 21 | MrDomain | $16.59 | $16.59 | $16.59 | $82.95 | $165.90 | Visit |
| 22 | Alibaba Cloud | $16.99 | $16.99 | $16.99 | $84.95 | $169.90 | Visit |
| 23 | Infomaniak | $17.43 | $17.43 | $17.43 | $87.15 | $174.30 | Visit |
| 24 | Directnic | $17.99 | $17.99 | $17.99 | $89.95 | $179.90 | Visit |
| 25 | INWX | $18.12 | $18.12 | $18.12 | $90.60 | $181.20 | Visit |
| 26 | Hover | $18.19 | $18.19 | $18.19 | $90.95 | $181.90 | Visit |
| 27 | 101domain | $19.17 | $28.17 | $19.17 | $131.85 | $272.70 | Visit |
| 28 | Cosmotown | $19.17 | $28.17 | $19.17 | $131.85 | $272.70 | Visit |
| 29 | Epik | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $99.75 | $199.50 | Visit |
| 30 | Hello.co | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $99.95 | $199.90 | Visit |
| 31 | Internet.bs | $19.99 | $22.65 | $19.99 | $110.59 | $223.84 | Visit |
| 32 | Moniker | $19.99 | $22.65 | $19.99 | $110.59 | $223.84 | Visit |
| 33 | Name.com | $19.99 | $20.99 | $19.99 | $103.95 | $208.90 | Visit |
| 34 | Sav | $24.72 | $24.72 | $22.00 | $123.60 | $247.20 | Visit |
| 35 | Gandi | $25.00 | $47.98 | $19.00 | $216.92 | $456.82 | Visit |
| 36 | EuroDNS | $25.85 | $25.85 | $25.85 | $129.25 | $258.50 | Visit |
| 37 | 123 Reg | $26.38 | $26.38 | $26.38 | $131.90 | $263.80 | Visit |
| 38 | Blacknight | $27.73 | $27.73 | $27.73 | $138.65 | $277.30 | Visit |
| 39 | OnlyDomains | $30.99 | $30.99 | $30.99 | $154.95 | $309.90 | Visit |
| 40 | UK2 | $30.99 | $32.99 | $32.99 | $162.95 | $327.90 | Visit |
Prices updated daily. Some registrars show promotional first-year prices. Always verify the final price on the registrar's website before purchasing.
A Sponsored TLD With No Sponsor Restrictions
Unlike other sponsored TLDs that limit registrants to specific communities, .asia is open to everyone. DotAsia Organisation Ltd. manages the registry, yet the intended use — a regional extension for Asia and the Pacific — does not translate into eligibility requirements. Anyone, anywhere, can register a .asia domain. That's unusual for an sTLD, which typically enforces a charter. Alongside .cat and .travel, it's among the earliest sponsored TLDs, but its openness reflects a broader regional ambition rather than a narrow community gate.
The Charter Dispute Policy No One Else Has
Most TLDs rely on UDRP alone. .asia layers on a Charter Eligibility Dispute Resolution Policy, plus local dispute policies for Asian countries mirroring their ccTLD rules. This multi-tier system, documented in the IANA record, means disputes can be adjudicated in a context-sensitive way — but it also creates complexity. The charter policy is meant to police who *should* hold a .asia name under regional intent, even though registration itself is unrestricted. It's a rare friction point between the TLD's continental mission and its open-door reality.
The Regional Hometown Advantage
For businesses and individuals targeting the Asia-Pacific economy, .asia offers a geographic signal. Its key differentiator is the ability to choose a name that resonates across multiple local markets (e.g., a .com.hk equivalent under .asia) without country-specific TLDs. The registry promotes itself as the 'home of Asia online,' and the delegation round is pre-2012 — making it one of the older challenger TLDs. But the region's own ccTLDs (like .cn, .jp, .in) remain dominant for local trust. .asia's pitch is pan-regional reach, not local precision.
Pricing Spread and Value at the Margins
The pricing landscape for .asia is split. Some registrars list it as a budget extension, while others place it in a premium tier — the cheapest option can be a tenth of the most expensive. Among the 40 registrars offering it, Spaceship lands on the low end, making it accessible for speculative or small-scale registration. Renewal costs typically rise from the promotional price, so the long-term commitment matters. DNSSEC is supported across the board, a technical checkmark that the Wikipedia article confirms. Comparing against .xxx or .jobs, the value calculus is similar: a niche signal, not a mass-market default.