.pet Domain Names
42 registrars compared — cheapest from $6.41 at Spaceship
When you think of an extension for pet-related businesses, .pet probably jumps out — and yet it's just one of many generic TLDs delegated in 2015, with no built-in search advantage. What makes it worth a glance is how a dedicated space like this competes for attention.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spaceship Cheapest | $6.41 | $22.97 | $22.97 | $98.29 | $213.14 | Visit |
| 2 | Namecheap | $6.98 | $39.48 | $30.48 | $164.90 | $362.30 | Visit |
| 3 | Crazy Domains | $8.29 | $25.49 | $25.49 | $110.25 | $237.70 | Visit |
| 4 | Sav | $9.99 | $23.08 | $23.08 | $102.31 | $217.71 | Visit |
| 5 | Porkbun | $10.81 | $23.17 | $23.17 | $103.49 | $219.34 | Visit |
| 6 | Dynadot | $10.92 | $23.76 | $23.76 | $105.96 | $224.76 | Visit |
| 7 | Regery | $10.99 | $23.99 | $23.99 | $106.95 | $226.90 | Visit |
| 8 | All Domains | $11.10 | $33.30 | $33.30 | $144.30 | $310.80 | Visit |
| 9 | Cosmotown | $11.43 | $22.13 | $22.13 | $99.95 | $210.60 | Visit |
| 10 | Above.com | $11.44 | $24.42 | $24.42 | $109.12 | $231.22 | Visit |
| 11 | INWX | $12.10 | $40.80 | $40.80 | $175.30 | $379.30 | Visit |
| 12 | OVHcloud | $12.13 | $25.09 | $24.89 | $112.49 | $237.94 | Visit |
| 13 | Hostinger | $12.19 | $30.19 | $12.19 | $132.95 | $283.90 | Visit |
| 14 | Blacknight | $13.30 | $32.73 | $32.73 | $144.22 | $307.87 | Visit |
| 15 | NameSilo | $13.49 | $27.59 | $21.99 | $123.85 | $261.80 | Visit |
| 16 | Truehost | $15.28 | $35.09 | $29.89 | $155.64 | $331.09 | Visit |
| 17 | Gname | $15.99 | $32.99 | $32.99 | $147.95 | $312.90 | Visit |
| 18 | GoDaddy | $15.99 | $43.99 | $43.99 | $191.95 | $411.90 | Visit |
| 19 | Netim | $16.00 | $38.00 | $23.00 | $168.00 | $358.00 | Visit |
| 20 | EuroDNS | $18.53 | $43.63 | $43.63 | $193.05 | $411.20 | Visit |
| 21 | eDomains | $19.20 | $19.20 | $19.20 | $96.00 | $192.00 | Visit |
| 22 | Bluehost | $19.99 | $31.99 | $19.99 | $147.95 | $307.90 | Visit |
| 23 | Directnic | $19.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $159.95 | $334.90 | Visit |
| 24 | Name.com | $19.99 | $44.99 | $44.99 | $199.95 | $424.90 | Visit |
| 25 | Cloudflare | $20.20 | $20.20 | $20.20 | $101.00 | $202.00 | Visit |
| 26 | Infomaniak | $20.59 | $20.59 | $20.59 | $102.95 | $205.90 | Visit |
| 27 | Alibaba Cloud | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 | $105.00 | $210.00 | Visit |
| 28 | NameBright | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $110.00 | $220.00 | Visit |
| 29 | UK2 | $22.69 | $22.69 | $22.69 | $113.45 | $226.90 | Visit |
| 30 | Marcaria | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $120.00 | $240.00 | Visit |
| 31 | DreamHost | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $124.95 | $249.90 | Visit |
| 32 | Hello.co | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $124.95 | $249.90 | Visit |
| 33 | Epik | $26.95 | $26.95 | $26.95 | $134.75 | $269.50 | Visit |
| 34 | MrDomain | $28.80 | $28.80 | $28.80 | $144.00 | $288.00 | Visit |
| 35 | OnlyDomains | $32.49 | $36.49 | $36.49 | $178.45 | $360.90 | Visit |
| 36 | Gandi | $33.65 | $55.98 | $28.51 | $257.57 | $537.47 | Visit |
| 37 | 101domain | $36.49 | $42.49 | $36.49 | $206.45 | $418.90 | Visit |
| 38 | Hover | $36.99 | $36.99 | $36.99 | $184.95 | $369.90 | Visit |
| 39 | Regtons | $36.99 | $36.99 | $36.99 | $184.95 | $369.90 | Visit |
| 40 | IONOS | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $185.00 | $370.00 | Visit |
| 41 | Internet.bs | $39.62 | $45.08 | $39.62 | $219.94 | $445.34 | Visit |
| 42 | Moniker | $39.62 | $45.08 | $39.62 | $219.94 | $445.34 | Visit |
Prices updated daily. Some registrars show promotional first-year prices. Always verify the final price on the registrar's website before purchasing.
Owned by a Digital Giant, Not a Pet Industry
Identity Digital Limited runs the registry behind .pet — the same company that manages dozens of other extensions. This isn't a niche player; it's a major infrastructure provider. The .pet IANA record lists the sponsor, but the business operations are handled by a scale-focused operator. That means the rules, pricing, and support are consistent with its larger portfolio — a plus for those already used to their ecosystem. But it also means .pet is a small part of a much bigger machine, not a specialty boutique.
A 2012 New gTLD: Too Late or Just in Time?
.pet was delegated on 2015-07-16, the result of ICANN's 2012 new gTLD program. That round opened the floodgates to hundreds of niche extensions, and .pet was one of the fortune-seekers. By then, the obvious names were gone — but the idea was to carve out a recognizable niche. For pet owners, it's a memorable word. For businesses, it's a chance to signal focus. Whether that's enough to overcome the habit of typing .com is another story. The TLD's fate rests on whether consumers ever look past the familiar.
What .pet Costs and Who Sells It
Pricing for .pet sits in the mid-range, with a wide spread across registrars. You'll find it at 42 different registrars, from budget-friendly options to premium providers. The cheapest is [Spaceship](Spaceship) at around $6.41, but renewal can jump to $22.97 — so the first-year deal isn't the whole story. At the other end, $39.62 charges significantly more, and the average hovers near $20.28. That's typical for a gTLD with moderate demand. The spread means comparison shopping is wise, especially for a multi-year plan.