.bet Domain Names
40 registrars compared — cheapest from $7.96 at Spaceship
Delegated in 2015 as part of the new gTLD program, .bet is a niche space for the betting and gaming industry, managed by a major registry player.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spaceship Cheapest | $7.96 | $22.97 | $22.97 | $99.84 | $214.69 | Visit |
| 2 | Namecheap | $8.98 | $39.98 | $29.98 | $168.90 | $368.80 | Visit |
| 3 | Sav | $8.99 | $23.08 | $23.08 | $101.31 | $216.71 | Visit |
| 4 | Porkbun | $9.78 | $23.17 | $23.17 | $102.46 | $218.31 | Visit |
| 5 | Dynadot | $9.85 | $23.76 | $23.76 | $104.89 | $223.69 | Visit |
| 6 | Regery | $9.99 | $23.99 | $23.99 | $105.95 | $225.90 | Visit |
| 7 | Crazy Domains | $10.29 | $26.49 | $25.99 | $116.25 | $248.70 | Visit |
| 8 | INWX | $11.09 | $41.40 | $41.40 | $176.69 | $383.69 | Visit |
| 9 | Hostinger | $11.19 | $30.19 | $11.19 | $131.95 | $282.90 | Visit |
| 10 | Cosmotown | $11.43 | $22.13 | $22.13 | $99.95 | $210.60 | Visit |
| 11 | Above.com | $11.44 | $24.42 | $24.42 | $109.12 | $231.22 | Visit |
| 12 | OVHcloud | $12.13 | $25.69 | $26.39 | $114.89 | $243.34 | Visit |
| 13 | Blacknight | $13.30 | $32.73 | $32.73 | $144.22 | $307.87 | Visit |
| 14 | Gname | $15.99 | $32.99 | $32.99 | $147.95 | $312.90 | Visit |
| 15 | Netim | $16.00 | $38.00 | $23.00 | $168.00 | $358.00 | Visit |
| 16 | EuroDNS | $16.70 | $50.09 | $50.09 | $217.06 | $467.51 | Visit |
| 17 | Name.com | $17.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $157.95 | $332.90 | Visit |
| 18 | Directnic | $19.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $159.95 | $334.90 | Visit |
| 19 | GoDaddy | $19.99 | $43.99 | $43.99 | $195.95 | $415.90 | Visit |
| 20 | Cloudflare | $20.20 | $20.20 | $20.20 | $101.00 | $202.00 | Visit |
| 21 | eDomains | $20.40 | $20.40 | $20.40 | $102.00 | $204.00 | Visit |
| 22 | Bluehost | $20.99 | $33.99 | $20.99 | $156.95 | $326.90 | Visit |
| 23 | Infomaniak | $21.86 | $21.86 | $21.86 | $109.30 | $218.60 | Visit |
| 24 | NameBright | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $110.00 | $220.00 | Visit |
| 25 | UK2 | $24.01 | $24.01 | $26.49 | $120.05 | $240.10 | Visit |
| 26 | NameSilo | $24.60 | $24.60 | $24.60 | $123.00 | $246.00 | Visit |
| 27 | Hello.co | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $124.95 | $249.90 | Visit |
| 28 | Epik | $26.95 | $26.95 | $26.95 | $134.75 | $269.50 | Visit |
| 29 | Marcaria | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $135.00 | $270.00 | Visit |
| 30 | MrDomain | $28.80 | $28.80 | $28.80 | $144.00 | $288.00 | Visit |
| 31 | Gandi | $28.85 | $63.98 | $24.45 | $284.77 | $604.67 | Visit |
| 32 | Squarespace | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $150.00 | $300.00 | Visit |
| 33 | OnlyDomains | $30.49 | $34.49 | $34.49 | $168.45 | $340.90 | Visit |
| 34 | Alibaba Cloud | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $160.00 | $320.00 | Visit |
| 35 | Regtons | $36.40 | $36.40 | $36.40 | $182.00 | $364.00 | Visit |
| 36 | 101domain | $36.49 | $41.99 | $36.49 | $204.45 | $414.40 | Visit |
| 37 | Hover | $36.99 | $36.99 | $36.99 | $184.95 | $369.90 | Visit |
| 38 | IONOS | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $185.00 | $370.00 | Visit |
| 39 | Internet.bs | $38.30 | $39.50 | $38.30 | $196.30 | $393.80 | Visit |
| 40 | Moniker | $38.30 | $39.50 | $38.30 | $196.30 | $393.80 | Visit |
Prices updated daily. Some registrars show promotional first-year prices. Always verify the final price on the registrar's website before purchasing.
A Purpose-Built Home for the Betting Business
The .bet namespace was carved out specifically for the wagering world, and it shows in its registry. Delegated on July 16, 2015, it was one of the hundreds of new generic top-level domains approved in the 2012 new gTLD round. The sponsor is Identity Digital Limited, a company that has become one of the largest registry operators in the world. That means .bet shares its backend and policies with a stable of other TLDs, but its mission is singular: to give betting operators, affiliates, and enthusiasts a web address that says exactly what they do. It's a niche play, but for a global industry worth billions, the clarity can be a selling point.
Who's Actually Betting on .bet?
The intended audience is straightforward, but the real-world adoption tells a more nuanced story. While the name screams gambling, the TLD isn't restricted to licensed bookmakers. Unlike some sponsored TLDs that require membership or verification, .bet is an open domain, available to anyone who wants it. That openness is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it allows startups and side projects to claim a memorable name without bureaucratic hurdles. On the other, it means the space could attract squatters or operators in gray markets. The registry doesn't impose industry-specific eligibility rules, leaving it to individual registrars and users to decide what belongs on a .bet address.
The Identity Digital Umbrella: Familiar Territory
If .bet feels like a cousin to other domain endings you've seen, that's because it is. Identity Digital Limited operates a portfolio of over 200 TLDs, including .global, .info, .kim, .mobi, and .blue. This shared infrastructure means buyers get consistent pricing and policies across the board, and registrars can offer .bet alongside these siblings without learning new technical requirements. For users, the practical effect is a familiar registration process, with the same dispute resolution and renewal rules that govern other Identity Digital domains. It's not a wild west—it's a well-managed, corporate-run niche.
Budget-Friendly Betting: The Price Picture
When it comes to cost, .bet sits in the budget-to-mid-range category. The spread between the cheapest and most expensive registrars is wide, though. You can find introductory deals from budget registrars—[Spaceship](Spaceship) often offers the lowest first-year price—but renewals can creep up. Out of 40 registrars carrying .bet, the average price is $21.24, with the most expensive options going for $38.30. That's a familiar pattern for generic TLDs: low entry, higher renewal. When registering a .bet for a long-term project, the renewal rate matters more than the promo price, so it pays to compare.