.gmbh Domain Names
42 registrars compared — cheapest from $3.25 at IONOS
A German legal suffix turned generic top-level domain, .gmbh landed on the internet in March 2016 under the stewardship of Binky Moon, LLC.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IONOS Cheapest | $3.25 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $263.25 | $588.25 | Visit |
| 2 | eDomains | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $150.00 | $300.00 | Visit |
| 3 | OVHcloud | $32.99 | $39.99 | $39.29 | $192.95 | $392.90 | Visit |
| 4 | Hostinger | $33.19 | $53.19 | $33.19 | $245.95 | $511.90 | Visit |
| 5 | Crazy Domains | $33.59 | $35.99 | $33.59 | $177.55 | $357.50 | Visit |
| 6 | Hello.co | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $174.95 | $349.90 | Visit |
| 7 | Cloudflare | $35.20 | $35.20 | $35.20 | $176.00 | $352.00 | Visit |
| 8 | Above.com | $38.72 | $38.72 | $38.72 | $193.60 | $387.20 | Visit |
| 9 | Truehost | $38.72 | $77.21 | $45.76 | $347.56 | $733.61 | Visit |
| 10 | NameBright | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $195.00 | $390.00 | Visit |
| 11 | DreamHost | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $199.95 | $399.90 | Visit |
| 12 | 123 Reg | $43.54 | $43.54 | $43.54 | $217.70 | $435.40 | Visit |
| 13 | Spaceship | $46.78 | $46.78 | $46.78 | $233.90 | $467.80 | Visit |
| 14 | Porkbun | $46.86 | $46.86 | $46.86 | $234.30 | $468.60 | Visit |
| 15 | Sav | $47.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 | $235.00 | $470.00 | Visit |
| 16 | Dynadot | $47.92 | $47.92 | $47.92 | $239.60 | $479.20 | Visit |
| 17 | Regery | $47.99 | $47.99 | $47.99 | $239.95 | $479.90 | Visit |
| 18 | Epik | $49.95 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $249.75 | $499.50 | Visit |
| 19 | Alibaba Cloud | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $250.00 | $500.00 | Visit |
| 20 | UK2 | $50.49 | $54.99 | $54.99 | $270.45 | $545.40 | Visit |
| 21 | Infomaniak | $52.76 | $52.76 | $52.76 | $263.80 | $527.60 | Visit |
| 22 | Gandi | $53.61 | $87.98 | $45.42 | $405.53 | $845.43 | Visit |
| 23 | Netim | $54.50 | $54.50 | $38.00 | $272.50 | $545.00 | Visit |
| 24 | Squarespace | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $275.00 | $550.00 | Visit |
| 25 | Internet.bs | $55.54 | $62.80 | $55.54 | $306.74 | $620.74 | Visit |
| 26 | Regtons | $55.99 | $55.99 | $55.99 | $279.95 | $559.90 | Visit |
| 27 | Gname | $56.99 | $56.99 | $56.99 | $284.95 | $569.90 | Visit |
| 28 | MrDomain | $57.66 | $57.66 | $57.66 | $288.30 | $576.60 | Visit |
| 29 | NameSilo | $58.99 | $59.99 | $50.99 | $298.95 | $598.90 | Visit |
| 30 | Directnic | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $300.00 | $600.00 | Visit |
| 31 | Marcaria | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $300.00 | $600.00 | Visit |
| 32 | Namecheap | $61.98 | $73.48 | $61.98 | $355.90 | $723.30 | Visit |
| 33 | Blacknight | $66.58 | $66.58 | $66.58 | $332.90 | $665.80 | Visit |
| 34 | All Domains | $66.60 | $68.82 | $68.82 | $341.88 | $685.98 | Visit |
| 35 | Moniker | $68.08 | $75.66 | $68.08 | $370.72 | $749.02 | Visit |
| 36 | Name.com | $69.99 | $69.99 | $69.99 | $349.95 | $699.90 | Visit |
| 37 | 101domain | $73.17 | $87.17 | $73.17 | $421.85 | $857.70 | Visit |
| 38 | EuroDNS | $74.33 | $74.33 | $74.33 | $371.65 | $743.30 | Visit |
| 39 | Hover | $75.19 | $75.19 | $75.19 | $375.95 | $751.90 | Visit |
| 40 | INWX | $76.80 | $76.80 | $76.80 | $384.00 | $768.00 | Visit |
| 41 | OnlyDomains | $81.99 | $91.99 | $91.99 | $449.95 | $909.90 | Visit |
| 42 | GoDaddy | $90.19 | $90.19 | $90.19 | $450.95 | $901.90 | Visit |
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From Legal Term to Digital Identifier
GmbH is shorthand for Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung, a designation that has anchored German business law for over a century. When the 2012 new gTLD round opened the door for niche extensions, this legal term became a digital one. Delegated on March 3, 2016, the string gave German companies a chance to signal their corporate structure in a web address. Unlike a brand TLD owned by a single corporation, Binky Moon, LLC operates .gmbh as a public registry, so any qualifying business could claim its own slice. The extension carries an immediate cultural weight: in Germany, the GmbH suffix implies limited liability and a formal corporate presence.
The Registry Behind the German-Facing String
Behind .gmbh sits Identity Digital (the registry service provider for Binky Moon, LLC), the same company that operates a stable of business-oriented extensions. That shared infrastructure puts .gmbh in company with .business, .cafe, .church, .coach, and .codes. For registrants, this means consistent backend policies and a familiar administrative experience. But the extension’s real identity is regional: while those sibling TLDs serve broad English-language niches, .gmbh is unapologetically German. Its audience isn't a global startup crowd looking for a clever hack; it's the Mittelstand—the small and mid-sized enterprises that form the backbone of Germany's economy.
Pricing Signals and Corporate Comfort
The price spread across registrars is unusually wide—a budget-conscious buyer can secure .gmbh for a tenth of what the most expensive seller asks. That positions it as a budget-friendly option for businesses that want a recognizable address without the premium tag of a .de or a .com. With 42 registrars in the market, competition keeps entry cheap; the cheapest option at IONOS underscores that this isn't a luxury domain. For a German GmbH, the annual cost is trivial compared to the branding clarity a dedicated domain provides. The low barrier to entry is fitting: a limited-liability company is, by definition, a modest financial commitment.
Why a German Company Would Choose .gmbh Over Alternatives
For a firm incorporated as a GmbH, a .gmbh domain eliminates ambiguity: visitors instantly recognize the legal form, which can bolster trust in a market where transparency is valued. The extension competes directly with country-code options—yet it offers something .de cannot: an explicit statement of corporate structure. Compared to generic choices like .business, .gmbh is narrower and more local, which can be an advantage for domestic customer bases. The new gTLD has been around since 2016, long enough to build recognition, but it remains a niche play. It's not for everyone—foreign startups or non-German brands will likely find little use for it. But for a Berlin-based engineering firm or a Munich consultancy, .gmbh can be a precise fit. The choice boils down to whether the legal signal outweighs the reach of a more universal ending.