.live Domain Names
43 registrars compared — cheapest from $1.99 at Sav
Delegated in the 2012 new gTLD round, .live was one of the early additions to the internet's address system, managed by Dog Beach, LLC. Its name promises immediacy—a domain for everything happening right now.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sav Cheapest | $1.99 | $31.40 | $31.40 | $127.59 | $284.59 | Visit |
| 2 | Spaceship | $2.27 | $31.25 | $31.25 | $127.27 | $283.52 | Visit |
| 3 | Dynadot | $2.50 | $32.32 | $32.32 | $131.78 | $293.38 | Visit |
| 4 | INWX | $2.52 | $54.60 | $54.60 | $220.92 | $493.92 | Visit |
| 5 | Porkbun | $2.57 | $31.41 | $31.41 | $128.21 | $285.26 | Visit |
| 6 | Above.com | $2.64 | $27.72 | $27.72 | $113.52 | $252.12 | Visit |
| 7 | Cosmotown | $2.88 | $27.47 | $27.47 | $112.76 | $250.11 | Visit |
| 8 | OVHcloud | $2.88 | $32.89 | $32.29 | $134.44 | $298.89 | Visit |
| 9 | Namecheap | $2.98 | $47.48 | $41.48 | $192.90 | $430.30 | Visit |
| 10 | Gandi | $2.99 | $87.98 | $32.50 | $354.91 | $794.81 | Visit |
| 11 | Regery | $2.99 | $31.99 | $31.99 | $130.95 | $290.90 | Visit |
| 12 | Crazy Domains | $3.19 | $33.49 | $33.49 | $137.15 | $304.60 | Visit |
| 13 | Hostinger | $3.19 | $38.19 | $3.19 | $155.95 | $346.90 | Visit |
| 14 | Blacknight | $3.31 | $44.38 | $44.38 | $180.83 | $402.73 | Visit |
| 15 | All Domains | $3.33 | $44.40 | $44.40 | $180.93 | $402.93 | Visit |
| 16 | Truehost | $3.45 | $49.91 | $32.76 | $203.09 | $452.64 | Visit |
| 17 | NameSilo | $3.49 | $38.99 | $31.99 | $159.45 | $354.40 | Visit |
| 18 | EuroDNS | $3.66 | $58.17 | $58.17 | $236.34 | $527.19 | Visit |
| 19 | Directnic | $3.99 | $45.99 | $45.99 | $187.95 | $417.90 | Visit |
| 20 | Name.com | $3.99 | $54.99 | $54.99 | $223.95 | $498.90 | Visit |
| 21 | IONOS | $4.03 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $188.03 | $418.03 | Visit |
| 22 | GoDaddy | $4.19 | $60.19 | $60.19 | $244.95 | $545.90 | Visit |
| 23 | Netim | $5.00 | $43.00 | $28.00 | $177.00 | $392.00 | Visit |
| 24 | Gname | $7.99 | $40.99 | $40.99 | $171.95 | $376.90 | Visit |
| 25 | Squarespace | $10.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $90.00 | $190.00 | Visit |
| 26 | Cloudflare | $25.20 | $25.20 | $25.20 | $126.00 | $252.00 | Visit |
| 27 | eDomains | $25.20 | $25.20 | $25.20 | $126.00 | $252.00 | Visit |
| 28 | Infomaniak | $27.02 | $27.02 | $27.02 | $135.10 | $270.20 | Visit |
| 29 | Bluehost | $27.99 | $41.99 | $27.99 | $195.95 | $405.90 | Visit |
| 30 | NameBright | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $140.00 | $280.00 | Visit |
| 31 | DreamHost | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $149.95 | $299.90 | Visit |
| 32 | Hello.co | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $149.95 | $299.90 | Visit |
| 33 | UK2 | $33.38 | $33.38 | $33.38 | $166.90 | $333.80 | Visit |
| 34 | Epik | $34.95 | $34.95 | $34.95 | $174.75 | $349.50 | Visit |
| 35 | Marcaria | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $175.00 | $350.00 | Visit |
| 36 | MrDomain | $38.79 | $38.79 | $38.79 | $193.95 | $387.90 | Visit |
| 37 | 123 Reg | $39.58 | $39.58 | $39.58 | $197.90 | $395.80 | Visit |
| 38 | OnlyDomains | $40.49 | $55.49 | $55.49 | $262.45 | $539.90 | Visit |
| 39 | Internet.bs | $41.51 | $41.51 | $35.63 | $207.55 | $415.10 | Visit |
| 40 | Regtons | $41.99 | $41.99 | $41.99 | $209.95 | $419.90 | Visit |
| 41 | 101domain | $43.17 | $51.67 | $43.17 | $249.85 | $508.20 | Visit |
| 42 | Hover | $50.19 | $50.19 | $50.19 | $250.95 | $501.90 | Visit |
| 43 | Moniker | $51.31 | $67.56 | $51.31 | $321.55 | $659.35 | Visit |
Prices updated daily. Some registrars show promotional first-year prices. Always verify the final price on the registrar's website before purchasing.
The Energy of Right Now
When Dog Beach, LLC delegated .live in June 2015, it tapped into a verb-like energy that few other extensions match. The word 'live' implies action, broadcast, and real-time engagement—making it a natural fit for streaming platforms, event ticketing, news feeds, and sports updates. Unlike static .com or .net, .live carries an inherent timestamp: what you find there is happening at that moment. Whether it's a concert stream or a breaking news blog, the domain signals immediacy before a visitor even clicks. That semantic edge turned .live into a favorite for live-streaming services and event-driven sites, carving a niche that general-purpose extensions can't replicate.
Pricing that Runs the Gamut
The market for .live registrations is remarkably split. With 43 registrars offering it, the cheapest price at Sav is about a tenth of what the priciest registrar charges—a spread so wide it categorizes .live as budget at one end and premium at the other. That volatility reflects a domain still finding its equilibrium. For registrants, it means shopping around isn't just advisable; it's essential. A buyer who lands on a high-priced registrar could pay $51.31 for the same string that another sells for $1.99. Renewals, too, vary: $31.40 at the low end versus sums that approach the premium tier. The lesson: for .live, the registrar you choose can matter as much as the domain itself.
Broad Yet Unbranded
Unlike brand TLDs that restrict registration to a single company, .live is open to anyone. It was part of the 2012 new gTLD program that opened the internet to hundreds of new extensions, and Dog Beach, LLC runs it as a general-purpose space. That universality means a fitness coach, a church, and a tech startup can all claim a .live address—each one interpreting the word for its own audience. The downside: without a clear vertical focus, .live can feel diluted compared to niches like .app or .tech. Yet for anyone who wants a name that says 'active' and 'current,' it's a flexible canvas. The meaning question—what is .live used for—has no single answer, and that's precisely its appeal.
A Contender Among Generals
In a landscape dominated by .com, .net, and .org, .live positions itself as the energetic cousin. It lacks the legacy trust of .com or the institutional weight of .org, but it compensates with clarity of purpose. Compared to .info or .biz—which often feel like also-rans—.live exudes action. Search trends show people asking 'what is live domain used for,' reflecting its novelty. For streamers and event promoters, .live is a descriptive label that .com can't match. While it won't dethrone the incumbents, it has etched a distinct identity: not a replacement, but a complement for projects that thrive on real-time energy.