.global Domain Names
44 registrars compared — cheapest from $3.20 at IONOS
Delegated in May 2014, .global promised worldwide reach — but its open registration policy means anyone can claim that promise, from a multinational to a one-person blog.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IONOS Cheapest | $3.20 | $127.00 | $63.50 | $511.20 | $1146.20 | Visit |
| 2 | Sav | $29.99 | $87.56 | $87.56 | $380.23 | $818.03 | Visit |
| 3 | Spaceship | $31.25 | $87.14 | $87.14 | $379.81 | $815.51 | Visit |
| 4 | Porkbun | $31.41 | $87.02 | $87.02 | $379.49 | $814.59 | Visit |
| 5 | Regery | $31.99 | $89.99 | $89.99 | $391.95 | $841.90 | Visit |
| 6 | Dynadot | $32.32 | $90.10 | $90.10 | $392.72 | $843.22 | Visit |
| 7 | Namecheap | $34.98 | $143.48 | $115.48 | $608.90 | $1326.30 | Visit |
| 8 | Hostinger | $35.19 | $113.19 | $35.19 | $487.95 | $1053.90 | Visit |
| 9 | INWX | $35.80 | $151.80 | $151.80 | $643.00 | $1402.00 | Visit |
| 10 | Cosmotown | $37.04 | $80.94 | $80.94 | $360.80 | $765.50 | Visit |
| 11 | All Domains | $37.74 | $117.66 | $117.66 | $508.38 | $1096.68 | Visit |
| 12 | Above.com | $37.84 | $92.62 | $92.62 | $408.32 | $871.42 | Visit |
| 13 | OVHcloud | $38.14 | $91.39 | $86.79 | $403.70 | $860.65 | Visit |
| 14 | Crazy Domains | $42.99 | $91.99 | $91.49 | $410.95 | $870.90 | Visit |
| 15 | Blacknight | $43.27 | $124.30 | $124.30 | $540.47 | $1161.97 | Visit |
| 16 | NameSilo | $45.99 | $95.99 | $88.99 | $429.95 | $909.90 | Visit |
| 17 | Netim | $46.00 | $107.00 | $78.00 | $474.00 | $1009.00 | Visit |
| 18 | Truehost | $47.45 | $124.01 | $97.76 | $543.49 | $1163.54 | Visit |
| 19 | 123 Reg | $48.82 | $166.30 | $98.98 | $714.02 | $1545.52 | Visit |
| 20 | GoDaddy | $50.19 | $168.19 | $168.19 | $722.95 | $1563.90 | Visit |
| 21 | EuroDNS | $55.48 | $140.04 | $140.04 | $615.64 | $1315.84 | Visit |
| 22 | Name.com | $59.99 | $134.99 | $134.99 | $599.95 | $1274.90 | Visit |
| 23 | Directnic | $67.99 | $129.99 | $129.99 | $587.95 | $1237.90 | Visit |
| 24 | Gname | $67.99 | $96.99 | $96.99 | $455.95 | $940.90 | Visit |
| 25 | 101domain | $68.17 | $160.17 | $125.17 | $708.85 | $1509.70 | Visit |
| 26 | eDomains | $69.60 | $69.60 | $69.60 | $348.00 | $696.00 | Visit |
| 27 | Bluehost | $69.99 | $115.99 | $69.99 | $533.95 | $1113.90 | Visit |
| 28 | Infomaniak | $74.53 | $74.53 | $74.53 | $372.65 | $745.30 | Visit |
| 29 | Cloudflare | $75.20 | $75.20 | $75.20 | $376.00 | $752.00 | Visit |
| 30 | NameBright | $83.00 | $83.00 | $83.00 | $415.00 | $830.00 | Visit |
| 31 | Gandi | $84.81 | $167.98 | $84.81 | $756.73 | $1596.63 | Visit |
| 32 | Hello.co | $84.99 | $84.99 | $84.99 | $424.95 | $849.90 | Visit |
| 33 | Epik | $88.95 | $88.95 | $88.95 | $444.75 | $889.50 | Visit |
| 34 | UK2 | $89.61 | $89.61 | $101.49 | $448.05 | $896.10 | Visit |
| 35 | DreamHost | $89.99 | $89.99 | $89.99 | $449.95 | $899.90 | Visit |
| 36 | Regtons | $91.99 | $91.99 | $91.99 | $459.95 | $919.90 | Visit |
| 37 | Squarespace | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $500.00 | $1000.00 | Visit |
| 38 | Marcaria | $107.00 | $107.00 | $107.00 | $535.00 | $1070.00 | Visit |
| 39 | MrDomain | $107.61 | $107.61 | $107.61 | $538.05 | $1076.10 | Visit |
| 40 | Internet.bs | $115.46 | $115.46 | $94.99 | $577.30 | $1154.60 | Visit |
| 41 | OnlyDomains | $123.49 | $138.49 | $138.49 | $677.45 | $1369.90 | Visit |
| 42 | Alibaba Cloud | $129.99 | $129.99 | $129.99 | $649.95 | $1299.90 | Visit |
| 43 | Hover | $140.19 | $140.19 | $140.19 | $700.95 | $1401.90 | Visit |
| 44 | Moniker | $141.12 | $160.38 | $141.12 | $782.64 | $1584.54 | Visit |
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A 2014 Launch With a Lofty, Vague Mandate
The .global suffix was delegated on May 29, 2014, one of many strings born from ICANN's 2012 new gTLD program. Its intended use is straightforward: "global entities." That description is broad enough to cover a multinational corporation, an international nonprofit, or a small business selling worldwide. Yet the registry, Identity Digital Limited, positioned it as a premium, aspirational space for brands that want to signal reach beyond borders.
No Restrictions: Open Season on a Lofty Name
Unlike some gTLDs that impose eligibility rules, .global has no restrictions—any individual or organization can register. This openness is a double-edged sword. The string itself carries a weighty promise of omnipresence, yet without restrictions, that promise is cheapened by any registrant, from a local blog to a shell company. The Wikipedia entry confirms the open registration status, noting that no proof of global operation is required. For a domain meant to evoke scale, the lack of gatekeeping is notable.
Identity Digital's Stewardship and the NIC.global Hub
Operating a new gTLD requires more than just good intentions; it demands infrastructure and capital. Here, that burden falls on Identity Digital Limited, a major player in the domain industry. Their registry website, NIC.global, serves as the home for registrars and registrants. Identity Digital's portfolio includes many other new gTLDs, and their stewardship of .global reflects their broader strategy of launching strings with generic appeal. The choice of 'Identity Digital' as a sponsor underscores the push toward digital branding.
Pricing Spread: A Gatekeeper's Dilemma
The market for .global shows a dramatic pricing spread, with the cheapest registrar (IONOS) offering it at a fraction of the cost of the most expensive. While the lowest prices hover around $3.20, renewal costs can climb to $127.00, and some registrars charge as much as $141.12. The average price sits at $66.56. This volatility suggests that .global hasn't settled into a stable retail niche. For buyers, shopping around among the 44 registrars offering this TLD is essential, as price differences can be extreme.
Breadth Over Structure: Where .global Fits
In the crowded field of business-oriented gTLDs, .global competes with more specific suffixes. Where .company, .inc, and .llc clearly denote corporate legal structures, .global signals breadth rather than entity type. A multinational might prefer the descriptive power of .global, while a startup might opt for .company to clarify its status. The distinction matters for branding: .global promises reach, not structure. That's why it's a fitting choice for international NGOs, sports federations, or tech platforms targeting users across continents.