.kim Domain Names
44 registrars compared — cheapest from $5.38 at Spaceship
The .kim top-level domain, delegated on December 19, 2013, is a rather common personal name turned into a digital identity, yet it carries no brand restrictions and is operated by a prolific registry with a portfolio spanning dozens of extensions.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spaceship Cheapest | $5.38 | $18.83 | $18.83 | $80.70 | $174.85 | Visit |
| 2 | Namecheap | $5.98 | $32.98 | $24.48 | $137.90 | $302.80 | Visit |
| 3 | Sav | $7.49 | $18.92 | $18.92 | $83.17 | $177.77 | Visit |
| 4 | Dynadot | $8.24 | $19.11 | $19.11 | $84.68 | $180.23 | Visit |
| 5 | Porkbun | $8.24 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $84.44 | $179.69 | Visit |
| 6 | Regery | $8.49 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $88.45 | $188.40 | Visit |
| 7 | INWX | $9.08 | $32.40 | $32.40 | $138.68 | $300.68 | Visit |
| 8 | Hostinger | $9.19 | $27.19 | $9.19 | $117.95 | $253.90 | Visit |
| 9 | OVHcloud | $9.24 | $21.79 | $23.29 | $96.40 | $205.35 | Visit |
| 10 | All Domains | $9.99 | $32.19 | $32.19 | $138.75 | $299.70 | Visit |
| 11 | GoDaddy | $10.19 | $36.19 | $36.19 | $154.95 | $335.90 | Visit |
| 12 | Crazy Domains | $10.29 | $22.39 | $21.49 | $99.85 | $211.80 | Visit |
| 13 | Cosmotown | $10.32 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $90.28 | $190.23 | Visit |
| 14 | Above.com | $10.34 | $20.02 | $20.02 | $90.42 | $190.52 | Visit |
| 15 | NameSilo | $11.99 | $23.49 | $19.99 | $105.95 | $223.40 | Visit |
| 16 | Blacknight | $12.19 | $19.41 | $19.41 | $89.83 | $186.88 | Visit |
| 17 | Truehost | $13.63 | $29.76 | $27.29 | $132.67 | $281.47 | Visit |
| 18 | EuroDNS | $13.90 | $40.93 | $40.93 | $177.62 | $382.27 | Visit |
| 19 | Gname | $14.99 | $28.99 | $28.99 | $130.95 | $275.90 | Visit |
| 20 | Name.com | $14.99 | $27.99 | $27.99 | $126.95 | $266.90 | Visit |
| 21 | Netim | $16.00 | $36.00 | $21.00 | $160.00 | $340.00 | Visit |
| 22 | Directnic | $17.99 | $28.99 | $28.99 | $133.95 | $278.90 | Visit |
| 23 | eDomains | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $90.00 | $180.00 | Visit |
| 24 | Cloudflare | $18.20 | $18.20 | $18.20 | $91.00 | $182.00 | Visit |
| 25 | Infomaniak | $19.31 | $19.31 | $19.31 | $96.55 | $193.10 | Visit |
| 26 | NameBright | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $100.00 | $200.00 | Visit |
| 27 | Marcaria | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $110.00 | $220.00 | Visit |
| 28 | MrDomain | $22.14 | $22.14 | $22.14 | $110.70 | $221.40 | Visit |
| 29 | Epik | $22.95 | $22.95 | $22.95 | $114.75 | $229.50 | Visit |
| 30 | Bluehost | $22.99 | $29.99 | $22.99 | $142.95 | $292.90 | Visit |
| 31 | UK2 | $24.80 | $24.80 | $24.80 | $124.00 | $248.00 | Visit |
| 32 | DreamHost | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $124.95 | $249.90 | Visit |
| 33 | Hello.co | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $124.95 | $249.90 | Visit |
| 34 | Regtons | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $125.00 | $250.00 | Visit |
| 35 | 123 Reg | $26.38 | $26.38 | $26.38 | $131.90 | $263.80 | Visit |
| 36 | Gandi | $26.95 | $55.98 | $22.84 | $250.87 | $530.77 | Visit |
| 37 | OnlyDomains | $27.99 | $31.49 | $31.49 | $153.95 | $311.40 | Visit |
| 38 | 101domain | $29.67 | $35.67 | $29.67 | $172.35 | $350.70 | Visit |
| 39 | Hover | $30.19 | $30.19 | $30.19 | $150.95 | $301.90 | Visit |
| 40 | Internet.bs | $31.19 | $35.87 | $34.79 | $174.67 | $354.02 | Visit |
| 41 | Moniker | $31.19 | $35.87 | $34.79 | $174.67 | $354.02 | Visit |
| 42 | Alibaba Cloud | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $160.00 | $320.00 | Visit |
| 43 | IONOS | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $170.00 | $340.00 | Visit |
| 44 | Squarespace | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $175.00 | $350.00 | Visit |
Prices updated daily. Some registrars show promotional first-year prices. Always verify the final price on the registrar's website before purchasing.
A Name Is Just a Name: .kim's Open-Ended Appeal
With the delegation on December 19, 2013, .kim entered the root as part of the 2012 new gTLD program. Unlike brand TLDs that are locked down, .kim is a generic extension where anyone can register. The name itself is common across cultures — from Korean surnames to English given names — so its potential reach is broad. Yet, without a specific niche like .app or .tech, .kim is essentially a blank canvas for individuals wanting a personalized web address. Identity Digital Limited manages the registry, and its open registration policy means that the extension's meaning is whatever registrants make of it.
The Registry Behind Many Extensions
Identity Digital Limited is no newcomer to the TLD business. The company operates a portfolio that includes .global, .info, .mobi, .blue, and .pro, as seen in the IANA root database. This scale suggests a standardized approach to registry services, from DNS management to policy enforcement. For .kim, that means registrants get infrastructure backed by a seasoned operator, but they also face a marketplace where the extension competes with dozens of other TLDs from the same family. The wide pricing spread among registrars offering .kim reflects this competitive pressure, with budget-conscious options available for those who shop around.
Personal Branding in a Multilingual World
The string 'kim' carries distinct resonance in different languages. In English, it's a unisex short form of Kimberley; in Korean, it's one of the most common family names. For Korean speakers, a domain like kim.net could be a personal touch, but the .kim TLD itself is not localized — it uses ASCII characters only. The extension sits alongside other personal-name TLDs that emerged from the 2012 round, but unlike some that target specific professions, .kim is universally neutral. This ambiguity could be an asset or a hurdle: while it might attract individuals named Kim, it lacks the built-in relevance that a TLD like .pro has for professionals. Registrants who choose .kim are betting on the power of a simple, memorable name over a descriptive one.
Pricing and Positioning: A Budget Extension with a Caveat
Among the 44 registrars offering .kim, prices vary considerably, but the extension consistently lands in the budget tier compared to more premium TLDs. The cheapest option, starting at $5.38 through Spaceship, makes it accessible for experiments or side projects. However, renewal costs may climb to $18.83, and the most expensive registrars demand $35.00 — a reminder that sticker prices are often teasers. The average price hovers around $18.37, putting .kim in the same league as other generic TLDs from the same registry family. For anyone considering .kim, the decision hinges less on cost and more on whether a three-letter personal name holds enough meaning for their online presence.