.gives Domain Names
38 registrars compared — cheapest from $5.99 at Name.com
Delegated in 2014, .gives is a charitable corner of the internet run by the same nonprofit behind .org.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Name.com Cheapest | $5.99 | $40.99 | $37.99 | $169.95 | $374.90 | Visit |
| 2 | Porkbun Cheapest | $5.99 | $22.66 | $22.66 | $96.63 | $209.93 | Visit |
| 3 | Spaceship | $6.41 | $22.39 | $22.39 | $95.97 | $207.92 | Visit |
| 4 | Namecheap | $7.48 | $37.98 | $27.98 | $159.40 | $349.30 | Visit |
| 5 | Sav | $11.64 | $22.56 | $22.56 | $101.88 | $214.68 | Visit |
| 6 | Regery | $11.89 | $22.99 | $22.69 | $103.85 | $218.80 | Visit |
| 7 | Dynadot | $11.99 | $23.01 | $23.01 | $104.03 | $219.08 | Visit |
| 8 | INWX | $13.00 | $34.92 | $34.92 | $152.68 | $327.28 | Visit |
| 9 | OVHcloud | $13.45 | $30.99 | $28.59 | $137.41 | $292.36 | Visit |
| 10 | Truehost | $13.52 | $30.41 | $28.21 | $135.16 | $287.21 | Visit |
| 11 | NameSilo | $13.99 | $23.99 | $22.49 | $109.95 | $229.90 | Visit |
| 12 | Netim | $14.50 | $36.00 | $24.50 | $158.50 | $338.50 | Visit |
| 13 | Directnic | $14.99 | $51.99 | $51.99 | $222.95 | $482.90 | Visit |
| 14 | Gname | $14.99 | $35.99 | $35.99 | $158.95 | $338.90 | Visit |
| 15 | Regtons | $14.99 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $150.99 | $320.99 | Visit |
| 16 | Cloudflare | $21.70 | $21.70 | $21.70 | $108.50 | $217.00 | Visit |
| 17 | Above.com | $23.87 | $23.87 | $23.87 | $119.35 | $238.70 | Visit |
| 18 | eDomains | $26.88 | $26.88 | $26.88 | $134.40 | $268.80 | Visit |
| 19 | MrDomain | $28.80 | $28.80 | $28.80 | $144.00 | $288.00 | Visit |
| 20 | Internet.bs | $29.79 | $29.79 | $27.99 | $148.95 | $297.90 | Visit |
| 21 | Epik | $29.95 | $29.95 | $29.95 | $149.75 | $299.50 | Visit |
| 22 | DreamHost | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $149.95 | $299.90 | Visit |
| 23 | Crazy Domains | $30.71 | $31.69 | $30.71 | $157.47 | $315.92 | Visit |
| 24 | Marcaria | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $155.00 | $310.00 | Visit |
| 25 | Blacknight | $32.17 | $32.17 | $32.17 | $160.85 | $321.70 | Visit |
| 26 | EuroDNS | $32.85 | $32.85 | $32.85 | $164.25 | $328.50 | Visit |
| 27 | 101domain | $34.17 | $41.17 | $34.17 | $198.85 | $404.70 | Visit |
| 28 | Hover | $34.19 | $34.19 | $34.19 | $170.95 | $341.90 | Visit |
| 29 | Hello.co | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $174.95 | $349.90 | Visit |
| 30 | Infomaniak | $37.12 | $37.12 | $37.12 | $185.60 | $371.20 | Visit |
| 31 | UK2 | $37.47 | $37.47 | $48.99 | $187.35 | $374.70 | Visit |
| 32 | IONOS | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $200.00 | $400.00 | Visit |
| 33 | Moniker | $40.99 | $46.35 | $44.99 | $226.39 | $458.14 | Visit |
| 34 | Gandi | $41.21 | $87.98 | $34.92 | $393.13 | $833.03 | Visit |
| 35 | GoDaddy | $43.19 | $43.19 | $43.19 | $215.95 | $431.90 | Visit |
| 36 | 123 Reg | $43.54 | $43.54 | $43.54 | $217.70 | $435.40 | Visit |
| 37 | OnlyDomains | $44.99 | $50.49 | $50.49 | $246.95 | $499.40 | Visit |
| 38 | Squarespace | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $250.00 | $500.00 | Visit |
Prices updated daily. Some registrars show promotional first-year prices. Always verify the final price on the registrar's website before purchasing.
The Nonprofit Registry Behind the Dot
While many new gTLDs are operated by commercial registries, .gives is sponsored by Public Interest Registry, the nonprofit that also runs .org. The registry's nonprofit status lends the namespace an air of trustworthiness that for-profit registries struggle to replicate. Delegated on 2014-05-29 as part of ICANN's 2012 new gTLD program, .gives is one of several socially-minded extensions from PIR, alongside .org and .foundation. Its WHOIS server, whois.nic.gives, and registry URL, http://nic.gives, are consistent with PIR's portfolio. The choice of a nonprofit steward aligns the extension's operational model with the charitable intent its name suggests.
A Name That Owns the Ask, Not the Cause
Unlike .foundation or .charity, which describe the entity, .gives is a verb — it frames the web address around the act of giving. That linguistic shift makes it particularly suited for donation pages, fundraising campaigns, and calls to action. A URL like yourname.gives reads as an imperative, a nudge to contribute, rather than a static label. The nuance is subtle but meaningful for nonprofits and individual donors alike. PIR's portfolio neatly covers the space: .giving captures the abstract concept, while .gives pushes toward action. This distinction may appeal more to organizations that want their digital presence to feel active rather than institutional.
Pricing That Reflects a Wide Spectrum
The pricing landscape for .gives varies considerably across the 38 registrars that offer it. At the low end, Name.com lists it at $5.99 for the first year, making it accessible for small nonprofits or personal projects. However, renewal prices at some registrars climb to $50.00, and the average hovers around $25.64. This wide spread suggests a market where some registrars treat .gives as a budget extension, while others position it as a premium identity for established charities. Before buying, it pays to compare not just the initial fee but the renewal cost, because the gap between $40.99 and the pricier renewal can be substantial. The variance is a reminder that the same TLD can be marketed very differently depending on the retailer.
A Crowded Field of Philanthropic Endings
.gives enters a marketplace already dense with do-gooder TLDs, many of them also run by PIR. .foundation speaks to institutional grant-making, .charity points to registered charitable organizations, and .giving is the broader concept. Alongside these, .gives must carve out its own identity. The related .band, though in a completely different space, was delegated in the same 2012 round, illustrating the sheer breadth of that new-gTLD expansion. For donors, the choice of extension may signal a degree of professionalism — .org remains the default for established NGOs, while .gives offers a shorter, more action-oriented alternative. The niche is real, but so is the competition within PIR's own family.