.autos Domain Names
36 registrars compared — cheapest from $1.24 at Spaceship
Since its 2014 debut, .autos has carved a niche for the automotive world, but it's not the only one trying to steer that lane.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spaceship Cheapest | $1.24 | $13.97 | $13.97 | $57.12 | $126.97 | Visit |
| 2 | OVHcloud | $1.46 | $16.19 | $16.19 | $66.22 | $147.17 | Visit |
| 3 | Porkbun | $1.54 | $14.21 | $14.21 | $58.38 | $129.43 | Visit |
| 4 | Namecheap | $1.80 | $21.98 | $17.58 | $89.72 | $199.62 | Visit |
| 5 | Cosmotown | $1.81 | $14.89 | $14.89 | $61.37 | $135.82 | Visit |
| 6 | Sav | $1.97 | $14.03 | $14.03 | $58.09 | $128.24 | Visit |
| 7 | Dynadot | $1.99 | $14.45 | $14.45 | $59.79 | $132.04 | Visit |
| 8 | GoDaddy | $1.99 | $25.99 | $25.99 | $105.95 | $235.90 | Visit |
| 9 | Name.com | $1.99 | $20.99 | $20.99 | $85.95 | $190.90 | Visit |
| 10 | NameSilo | $1.99 | $17.29 | $13.75 | $71.15 | $157.60 | Visit |
| 11 | OnlyDomains | $1.99 | $18.99 | $14.99 | $77.95 | $172.90 | Visit |
| 12 | Netim | $2.00 | $28.00 | $16.00 | $114.00 | $254.00 | Visit |
| 13 | Truehost | $2.19 | $21.70 | $15.99 | $88.99 | $197.49 | Visit |
| 14 | All Domains | $2.22 | $23.31 | $23.31 | $95.46 | $212.01 | Visit |
| 15 | Blacknight | $2.87 | $14.97 | $14.97 | $62.75 | $137.60 | Visit |
| 16 | Regery | $2.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $62.95 | $137.90 | Visit |
| 17 | Gname | $6.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $106.95 | $231.90 | Visit |
| 18 | Alibaba Cloud | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $65.00 | $130.00 | Visit |
| 19 | Infomaniak | $13.76 | $13.76 | $13.76 | $68.80 | $137.60 | Visit |
| 20 | Internet.bs | $14.38 | $26.49 | $26.49 | $120.34 | $252.79 | Visit |
| 21 | Above.com | $14.85 | $14.85 | $14.85 | $74.25 | $148.50 | Visit |
| 22 | Crazy Domains | $15.69 | $16.19 | $15.69 | $80.45 | $161.40 | Visit |
| 23 | eDomains | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $80.00 | $160.00 | Visit |
| 24 | Directnic | $16.49 | $16.49 | $16.49 | $82.45 | $164.90 | Visit |
| 25 | UK2 | $18.99 | $19.99 | $14.99 | $98.95 | $198.90 | Visit |
| 26 | Marcaria | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 | $95.00 | $190.00 | Visit |
| 27 | Gandi | $19.33 | $47.98 | $16.38 | $211.25 | $451.15 | Visit |
| 28 | Epik | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $99.75 | $199.50 | Visit |
| 29 | Squarespace | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $100.00 | $200.00 | Visit |
| 30 | MrDomain | $20.59 | $20.59 | $20.59 | $102.95 | $205.90 | Visit |
| 31 | DreamHost | $21.21 | $21.21 | $21.21 | $106.05 | $212.10 | Visit |
| 32 | Hover | $21.99 | $21.99 | $21.99 | $109.95 | $219.90 | Visit |
| 33 | 101domain | $22.99 | $25.99 | $22.99 | $126.95 | $256.90 | Visit |
| 34 | Moniker | $25.99 | $26.49 | $26.49 | $131.95 | $264.40 | Visit |
| 35 | INWX | $30.60 | $30.60 | $30.60 | $153.00 | $306.00 | Visit |
| 36 | Regtons | $86.00 | $86.00 | $86.00 | $430.00 | $860.00 | Visit |
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The 2012 New gTLD Wave and .autos' Quiet Arrival
When the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers opened the floodgates in 2012 for new generic top-level domains, XYZ.COM LLC seized the opportunity to claim .autos. Delegated on May 1, 2014, it wasn't among the first or the loudest of that round, but it landed with a clear purpose: to serve the automotive industry. In a crowded field of over a thousand new TLDs, .autos had to compete not just with legacy extensions like .com but with a wave of vehicle-specific suffixes. Its timing, riding the post-2012 expansion, meant it could offer a more specific identity than .com ever could, yet it also faced the challenge of standing out in a noisy market.
A Portfolio Play: .autos Among Siblings
What's notable about .autos is that it's not an isolated bet. XYZ.COM LLC, the same registry behind .autos, runs a portfolio of other extensions, including .xyz, .college, .pics, .christmas, and .game. This sibling network hints at a strategy: rather than betting everything on one generic term, the registry diversified across hobbies, industries, and even holidays. For a buyer, that means the registry has experience running multiple TLDs, but it also means .autos competes for attention with its own siblings. Interestingly, none of the other siblings are auto-related, leaving .autos as the dedicated lane for car businesses, clubs, and enthusiasts within the portfolio.
Registrar Options and Price Spread: What the Market Says
With around 36 registrars offering .autos, the pricing landscape is telling. The spread is extreme — the cheapest registrar, [Spaceship](/registrars/spaceship), charges a fraction of what the most expensive ones do. That kind of gap suggests a TLD that's still finding its footing: early adopters can snag a bargain, but there's little uniformity. For buyers, the takeaway is to shop around; renewal costs through Spaceship are also positioned to undercut the average, making it a budget-friendly option for a domain that might otherwise feel like a niche splurge. The variance also signals that registrars are testing demand, not yet confident enough to lock in premium pricing across the board.
Naming a Car Business: .autos' Role in the Garage
What can a .autos domain actually do for a business? It's a semantic upgrade over generic extensions: a dealership, repair shop, or auto blog can signal its industry at a glance. Unlike .com, where the name has to do all the work, .autos carries the meaning. It's not restricted to any particular type of entity — no proof of an auto-related business is required — so it's open to anyone who wants the association. That flexibility makes it a branding tool for startups, restorers, or even a personal project car page. But its very specificity can be a double-edged sword: if your business pivots away from cars, the domain name starts to feel like a leash.
From Niche to Mainstream? The Road Ahead
For now, .autos remains a niche player, but it occupies a clear lane in the new TLD ecosystem. Its sponsors, XYZ.COM LLC, have shown a knack for pushing unconventional extensions into the spotlight, notably with .xyz, which gained notoriety as a generic catch-all. Whether .autos can ride similar waves depends on whether the auto industry embraces it. No keyword research exists to measure demand — the market hasn't spoken yet. But for anyone registering today, the low entry price and brandable potential make it a low-stakes bet on a future where your domain says exactly what you do.