.claims Domain Names
42 registrars compared — cheapest from $9.99 at Sav
Delegated in 2014 as part of ICANN's new gTLD program, .claims is a niche extension run by Binky Moon, LLC, a registry known for operating a diverse portfolio of generic strings.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
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| 1 | Sav Cheapest | $9.99 | $58.44 | $58.44 | $243.75 | $535.95 | Visit |
| 2 | Spaceship | $10.55 | $58.16 | $58.16 | $243.19 | $533.99 | Visit |
| 3 | Porkbun | $10.81 | $58.19 | $58.19 | $243.57 | $534.52 | Visit |
| 4 | Dynadot | $10.92 | $59.58 | $59.58 | $249.24 | $547.14 | Visit |
| 5 | Regery | $10.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $250.95 | $550.90 | Visit |
| 6 | Namecheap | $11.98 | $92.98 | $77.48 | $383.90 | $848.80 | Visit |
| 7 | INWX | $12.10 | $101.40 | $101.40 | $417.70 | $924.70 | Visit |
| 8 | Hostinger | $12.19 | $75.19 | $12.19 | $312.95 | $688.90 | Visit |
| 9 | Cosmotown | $14.11 | $54.21 | $54.21 | $230.95 | $502.00 | Visit |
| 10 | Above.com | $14.19 | $61.82 | $61.82 | $261.47 | $570.57 | Visit |
| 11 | All Domains | $14.43 | $85.47 | $85.47 | $356.31 | $783.66 | Visit |
| 12 | OVHcloud | $15.02 | $64.99 | $63.99 | $274.98 | $599.93 | Visit |
| 13 | Blacknight | $16.63 | $82.68 | $82.68 | $347.35 | $760.75 | Visit |
| 14 | NameSilo | $16.99 | $64.99 | $60.99 | $276.95 | $601.90 | Visit |
| 15 | Gname | $18.49 | $66.99 | $66.99 | $286.45 | $621.40 | Visit |
| 16 | Netim | $18.50 | $73.50 | $53.00 | $312.50 | $680.00 | Visit |
| 17 | EuroDNS | $18.53 | $112.57 | $112.57 | $468.81 | $1031.66 | Visit |
| 18 | Truehost | $18.69 | $83.71 | $65.26 | $353.53 | $772.08 | Visit |
| 19 | Name.com | $19.99 | $94.99 | $94.99 | $399.95 | $874.90 | Visit |
| 20 | GoDaddy | $20.19 | $112.19 | $112.19 | $468.95 | $1029.90 | Visit |
| 21 | Directnic | $24.99 | $86.99 | $86.99 | $372.95 | $807.90 | Visit |
| 22 | Cloudflare | $50.20 | $50.20 | $50.20 | $251.00 | $502.00 | Visit |
| 23 | NameBright | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $275.00 | $550.00 | Visit |
| 24 | eDomains | $55.20 | $55.20 | $55.20 | $276.00 | $552.00 | Visit |
| 25 | Infomaniak | $59.10 | $59.10 | $59.10 | $295.50 | $591.00 | Visit |
| 26 | Epik | $60.95 | $60.95 | $60.95 | $304.75 | $609.50 | Visit |
| 27 | Regtons | $63.00 | $63.00 | $63.00 | $315.00 | $630.00 | Visit |
| 28 | DreamHost | $64.99 | $64.99 | $64.99 | $324.95 | $649.90 | Visit |
| 29 | Hello.co | $64.99 | $64.99 | $64.99 | $324.95 | $649.90 | Visit |
| 30 | Crazy Domains | $65.99 | $67.99 | $65.99 | $337.95 | $677.90 | Visit |
| 31 | Marcaria | $69.00 | $69.00 | $69.00 | $345.00 | $690.00 | Visit |
| 32 | MrDomain | $72.09 | $72.09 | $72.09 | $360.45 | $720.90 | Visit |
| 33 | 123 Reg | $72.58 | $72.58 | $72.58 | $362.90 | $725.80 | Visit |
| 34 | Gandi | $72.59 | $143.98 | $61.51 | $648.51 | $1368.41 | Visit |
| 35 | UK2 | $74.03 | $74.03 | $85.90 | $370.15 | $740.30 | Visit |
| 36 | Squarespace | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $375.00 | $750.00 | Visit |
| 37 | Internet.bs | $77.04 | $77.04 | $74.35 | $385.20 | $770.40 | Visit |
| 38 | IONOS | $84.00 | $84.00 | $84.00 | $420.00 | $840.00 | Visit |
| 39 | Moniker | $85.33 | $96.75 | $93.88 | $472.33 | $956.08 | Visit |
| 40 | 101domain | $89.67 | $100.17 | $89.67 | $490.35 | $991.20 | Visit |
| 41 | Hover | $93.19 | $93.19 | $93.19 | $465.95 | $931.90 | Visit |
| 42 | OnlyDomains | $96.49 | $108.49 | $108.49 | $530.45 | $1072.90 | Visit |
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The Registry Behind the Name
Binky Moon, LLC, the sponsor of .claims, is a name that doesn't hint at its ambitions. Backed by the larger domain company Identity Digital, Binky Moon operates a host of new gTLDs, including .business, .cafe, .church, .coach, and .codes — each a distinct keyword targeting a specific audience. The registry's strategy is to snap up descriptive terms and turn them into recognizable extensions. For .claims, that means a space for businesses and individuals to assert ownership or make assertions, though the intended use remains broad. The extension was delegated on 2014-05-01, part of the 2012 new gTLD program, and it's not a brand TLD — it's open for anyone to register.
What Does .claims Actually Claim?
The word 'claims' carries weight in insurance, law, and warranty contexts, but .claims doesn't restrict itself to those industries. Unlike a sponsored TLD with eligibility rules, .claims is a generic open TLD — any registrant can grab a name. That flexibility makes it a blank canvas: an insurer might use [yourname].claims for a claims portal, a lawyer could claim a practice area, or a consumer might snap up a domain to voice a complaint. The extension's appeal lies in its verb-like quality — it signals an assertion, a stake in the ground. But because the term is so broad, registrants must craft a name that makes the 'claims' connection obvious, otherwise the domain risks reading as gibberish. The pricing spread across 42 registrars reflects that ambiguity — it's neither a premium flagship nor a budget staple, landing somewhere in the mid-range.
A Portfolio Play in the New gTLD Era
.claims didn't emerge in isolation — it's one of many keyword TLDs delegated during ICANN's 2012 expansion, a land grab for dictionary words. Binky Moon's portfolio clusters around lifestyle and commerce terms: alongside .claims sit .business, .cafe, .coach, and .codes, each offering a ready-made niche. For registrants, the presence of a shared registry means consistent policies and pricing, but it also means competing against a stable of alternatives. For a site built around a profession or a pastime, a .coach or .codes domain might convey more specificity than .claims. The registry's bet is that there's enough demand for each word to sustain a viable TLD — a bet that's still playing out years after delegation.
The Practical Trade-off: Clarity vs. Creativity
Choosing .claims is a trade-off. On one hand, it's descriptive and can instantly signal a domain's purpose — a claims adjuster, a warranty service, a legal expert. On the other, the term's ambiguity can blur the message: does 'claims' refer to a statement, a demand, or a territory? Compared to more established gTLDs like .com, .claims lacks recognition, so visitors may not instinctively trust or remember it. But for a business in a claims-heavy industry, the extension can act as a keyword in itself, boosting relevance in search and making the URL self-explanatory. The IANA record shows no special restrictions, so registrants have full freedom — the real limitation is whether the name makes sense. With Sav offering entry at $9.99, the cost is low enough to experiment.