.is Domain Names
15 registrars compared — cheapest from $59.99 at Regery
Delegated in 1987, .is is Iceland's country code, but its real story lies in how a small island nation's registry became a model of openness and technical resilience.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Regery Cheapest | $59.99 | $59.99 | $1.99 | $299.95 | $599.90 | Visit |
| 2 | Blacknight | $61.03 | $61.03 | $61.03 | $305.15 | $610.30 | Visit |
| 3 | Directnic | $75.90 | $75.90 | $75.90 | $379.50 | $759.00 | Visit |
| 4 | Netim | $76.00 | $76.00 | $76.00 | $380.00 | $760.00 | Visit |
| 5 | MrDomain | $77.64 | $77.64 | $77.64 | $388.20 | $776.40 | Visit |
| 6 | Epik | $79.95 | $79.95 | $79.95 | $399.75 | $799.50 | Visit |
| 7 | INWX | $85.80 | $85.80 | $85.80 | $429.00 | $858.00 | Visit |
| 8 | Internet.bs | $94.95 | $105.00 | $105.00 | $514.95 | $1039.95 | Visit |
| 9 | Moniker | $94.95 | $105.00 | $105.00 | $514.95 | $1039.95 | Visit |
| 10 | Regtons | $98.41 | $98.41 | $98.41 | $492.05 | $984.10 | Visit |
| 11 | Marcaria | $99.00 | $99.00 | $99.00 | $495.00 | $990.00 | Visit |
| 12 | OnlyDomains | $110.99 | $124.99 | $124.99 | $610.95 | $1235.90 | Visit |
| 13 | 101domain | $125.99 | $164.99 | $125.99 | $785.95 | $1610.90 | Visit |
| 14 | EuroDNS | $142.73 | $142.73 | $142.73 | $713.65 | $1427.30 | Visit |
| 15 | Gandi | $364.00 | $615.98 | $364.00 | $2827.92 | $5907.82 | Visit |
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ISNIC: A Registry Run by a Nonprofit with a Tech Focus
The .is registry is operated by ISNIC - Internet á Íslandi hf., a nonprofit company that has managed Iceland's ccTLD since its delegation in 1987. Unlike many ccTLDs that are run by government agencies or for-profit corporations, ISNIC's structure reflects Iceland's collaborative internet community. The registry is known for its straightforward policies and technical reliability, making .is a quiet but respected player in the domain world.
From .is to .is: The Success of a Geographic Domain
While .is was intended for entities connected with Iceland, it has become very popular within the country, according to the .is Wikipedia entry. Many Icelandic businesses and individuals choose .is for its obvious geographic association. The domain's popularity isn't accidental—it's reinforced by a registry that keeps prices reasonable and processes simple, as the wide pricing spread across registrars suggests. For anyone targeting the Icelandic market, .is is the natural choice, though its availability to anyone worldwide without restrictions makes it a flexible option for branding as well.
No Restrictions, Full DNSSEC: How .is Keeps It Open
One of the most striking features of .is is its lack of registration restrictions. Anyone, anywhere, can register a .is domain, regardless of residency or connection to Iceland. This openness, paired with full DNSSEC support, gives .is a modern security posture that some larger TLDs lack. It also means registrants benefit from a tidy dispute process—when conflicts arise, they're handled through the Icelandic Consumer Agency and/or ISNIC's Board of Appeals, providing a clear, local avenue for resolution.
A Nordic Neighbor in the European TLD Crowd
In a region full of established ccTLDs like .de, .uk, and .eu, .is offers a distinct identity. For businesses targeting Iceland specifically, .is is the clear winner over continental alternatives. But even for international registrants, .is carries a sense of Nordic precision and reliability. It's a smaller player compared to giants like .de or .fr, yet it punches above its weight in technical competence. The practical question buyers face is whether they need a pan-European presence (.eu) or a specific national connection—and for Iceland, that's .is.