.boston Domain Names
36 registrars compared — cheapest from $11.00 at eDomains
A city that runs on tradition finally got its own slice of the internet in 2016, but .boston isn't just a hometown pride play—it's a blank slate with a very particular registry.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | eDomains Cheapest | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $55.00 | $110.00 | Visit |
| 2 | Infomaniak Cheapest | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $55.00 | $110.00 | Visit |
| 3 | Blacknight | $14.97 | $8.88 | $14.97 | $50.49 | $94.89 | Visit |
| 4 | Cloudflare | $18.20 | $18.20 | $18.20 | $91.00 | $182.00 | Visit |
| 5 | Spaceship | $18.88 | $18.88 | $18.88 | $94.40 | $188.80 | Visit |
| 6 | Sav | $18.92 | $18.92 | $18.92 | $94.60 | $189.20 | Visit |
| 7 | Porkbun | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $95.25 | $190.50 | Visit |
| 8 | Gandi | $19.36 | $47.98 | $16.41 | $211.28 | $451.18 | Visit |
| 9 | Dynadot | $19.48 | $19.48 | $19.48 | $97.40 | $194.80 | Visit |
| 10 | Regery | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $99.95 | $199.90 | Visit |
| 11 | IONOS | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $100.00 | $200.00 | Visit |
| 12 | Truehost | $20.02 | $29.76 | $23.66 | $139.06 | $287.86 | Visit |
| 13 | Crazy Domains | $20.29 | $22.39 | $20.29 | $109.85 | $221.80 | Visit |
| 14 | All Domains | $22.20 | $23.31 | $23.31 | $115.44 | $231.99 | Visit |
| 15 | NameSilo | $22.49 | $23.49 | $18.95 | $116.45 | $233.90 | Visit |
| 16 | Epik | $22.95 | $22.95 | $22.95 | $114.75 | $229.50 | Visit |
| 17 | MrDomain | $24.36 | $24.36 | $24.36 | $121.80 | $243.60 | Visit |
| 18 | Namecheap | $24.98 | $30.98 | $24.98 | $148.90 | $303.80 | Visit |
| 19 | Cosmotown | $25.17 | $31.67 | $25.17 | $151.85 | $310.20 | Visit |
| 20 | Directnic | $25.17 | $31.67 | $25.17 | $151.85 | $310.20 | Visit |
| 21 | OnlyDomains | $25.49 | $18.99 | $18.99 | $101.45 | $196.40 | Visit |
| 22 | UK2 | $25.49 | $26.99 | $26.99 | $133.45 | $268.40 | Visit |
| 23 | Marcaria | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $130.00 | $260.00 | Visit |
| 24 | Gname | $28.99 | $28.99 | $28.99 | $144.95 | $289.90 | Visit |
| 25 | 101domain | $30.17 | $38.17 | $30.17 | $182.85 | $373.70 | Visit |
| 26 | Name.com | $30.99 | $30.99 | $30.99 | $154.95 | $309.90 | Visit |
| 27 | INWX | $32.40 | $32.40 | $32.40 | $162.00 | $324.00 | Visit |
| 28 | Netim | $33.50 | $33.50 | $21.00 | $167.50 | $335.00 | Visit |
| 29 | Regtons | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $170.00 | $340.00 | Visit |
| 30 | Hello.co | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $174.95 | $349.90 | Visit |
| 31 | Squarespace | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $175.00 | $350.00 | Visit |
| 32 | Hover | $35.19 | $35.19 | $35.19 | $175.95 | $351.90 | Visit |
| 33 | Internet.bs | $35.99 | $36.99 | $36.99 | $183.95 | $368.90 | Visit |
| 34 | Moniker | $35.99 | $36.99 | $36.99 | $183.95 | $368.90 | Visit |
| 35 | GoDaddy | $36.19 | $36.19 | $36.19 | $180.95 | $361.90 | Visit |
| 36 | EuroDNS | $36.62 | $36.62 | $36.62 | $183.10 | $366.20 | 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 Hub
While the name screams New England, .boston is operated by Registry Services, LLC, the same company behind a stable of unrelated extensions like .biz, .club, and .design. The delegation came in November 2016, as part of the 2012 new gTLD round per IANA. But unlike many city TLDs, this one isn't a brand play—it's geography, and that shapes who might actually want it.
Why a City TLD? Partly Branding, Mostly Local
The 2012 round let communities claim digital space tied to their names. .boston is one of the few city-based gTLDs, and its value hinges on whether locals and businesses actually want a geographic marker in their URL. It's not a .biz alternative for global commerce; it's a signal of Boston-specific identity—whether for a tech startup in Kendall Square or a seafood shack on the harbor. The registry doesn't restrict who can buy, so anyone can grab a .boston domain, but the real appeal is for those who want their address written into their web address.
Who's Actually Buying .boston?
Alongside the city, the registry's other extensions—.design, .ink, .wiki—target creative and niche communities. That suggests a pattern: .boston is probably not meant to be the next .com but rather a niche for hyperlocal brands, bloggers, or community groups. The fact that no one has measured keyword demand here means the market is still being felt out. It could be a clever move for a local business that wants to show hometown roots without paying a premium on a short domain elsewhere.
The Pricing Puzzle: A Tenth of the Cost
One thing is certain: .boston's pricing spread is extreme. The cheapest registrar offers it at a fraction of the cost of the most expensive—roughly a tenth, according to the pricing context. That kind of gap suggests wildly different business models among the 36 registrars carrying it. For buyers, it pays to shop around; you might find a budget price at eDomains that undercuts the premium players by a mile. But remember, the cheapest renewal might not stay that way, so check the $11.00 before you commit.