.schule Domain Names
40 registrars compared — cheapest from $9.99 at Sav
Delegated in 2014 as part of ICANN's new gTLD program, .schule serves the German-speaking education sector, distinguishing it from generic education TLDs.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
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| 1 | Sav Cheapest | $9.99 | $26.20 | $26.20 | $114.79 | $245.79 | Visit |
| 2 | Porkbun | $10.81 | $26.26 | $26.26 | $115.85 | $247.15 | Visit |
| 3 | Dynadot | $10.92 | $26.97 | $26.97 | $118.80 | $253.65 | Visit |
| 4 | Regery | $10.99 | $26.99 | $26.99 | $118.95 | $253.90 | Visit |
| 5 | INWX | $12.10 | $46.20 | $46.20 | $196.90 | $427.90 | Visit |
| 6 | EuroDNS | $18.53 | $46.32 | $46.32 | $203.81 | $435.41 | Visit |
| 7 | Truehost | $18.69 | $44.71 | $28.86 | $197.53 | $421.08 | Visit |
| 8 | eDomains | $19.20 | $19.20 | $19.20 | $96.00 | $192.00 | Visit |
| 9 | Name.com | $19.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $219.95 | $469.90 | Visit |
| 10 | Cloudflare | $22.20 | $22.20 | $22.20 | $111.00 | $222.00 | Visit |
| 11 | OVHcloud | $23.49 | $28.69 | $28.09 | $138.25 | $281.70 | Visit |
| 12 | NameBright | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $120.00 | $240.00 | Visit |
| 13 | Above.com | $24.42 | $24.42 | $24.42 | $122.10 | $244.20 | Visit |
| 14 | Bluehost | $24.99 | $31.99 | $24.99 | $152.95 | $312.90 | Visit |
| 15 | Hello.co | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $124.95 | $249.90 | Visit |
| 16 | Spaceship | $26.08 | $26.08 | $26.08 | $130.40 | $260.80 | Visit |
| 17 | UK2 | $26.12 | $26.12 | $26.12 | $130.60 | $261.20 | Visit |
| 18 | 123 Reg | $29.02 | $29.02 | $29.02 | $145.10 | $290.20 | Visit |
| 19 | Epik | $29.95 | $29.95 | $29.95 | $149.75 | $299.50 | Visit |
| 20 | Crazy Domains | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $149.95 | $299.90 | Visit |
| 21 | DreamHost | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $149.95 | $299.90 | Visit |
| 22 | Internet.bs | $31.34 | $35.56 | $31.34 | $173.58 | $351.38 | Visit |
| 23 | Marcaria | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $160.00 | $320.00 | Visit |
| 24 | MrDomain | $32.13 | $32.13 | $32.13 | $160.65 | $321.30 | Visit |
| 25 | Infomaniak | $32.41 | $32.41 | $32.41 | $162.05 | $324.10 | Visit |
| 26 | Namecheap | $33.98 | $37.98 | $33.98 | $185.90 | $375.80 | Visit |
| 27 | NameSilo | $33.99 | $34.99 | $28.99 | $173.95 | $348.90 | Visit |
| 28 | Directnic | $34.60 | $34.60 | $34.60 | $173.00 | $346.00 | Visit |
| 29 | Squarespace | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $175.00 | $350.00 | Visit |
| 30 | Gname | $35.99 | $35.99 | $35.99 | $179.95 | $359.90 | Visit |
| 31 | All Domains | $36.63 | $38.85 | $38.85 | $192.03 | $386.28 | Visit |
| 32 | Blacknight | $37.17 | $37.17 | $37.17 | $185.85 | $371.70 | Visit |
| 33 | Gandi | $38.40 | $55.98 | $32.54 | $262.32 | $542.22 | Visit |
| 34 | Regtons | $38.99 | $38.99 | $38.99 | $194.95 | $389.90 | Visit |
| 35 | Netim | $40.50 | $40.50 | $25.00 | $202.50 | $405.00 | Visit |
| 36 | IONOS | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $205.00 | $410.00 | Visit |
| 37 | 101domain | $41.17 | $49.17 | $41.17 | $237.85 | $483.70 | Visit |
| 38 | Moniker | $42.31 | $48.47 | $42.31 | $236.19 | $478.54 | Visit |
| 39 | GoDaddy | $50.19 | $50.19 | $50.19 | $250.95 | $501.90 | Visit |
| 40 | OnlyDomains | $53.49 | $48.49 | $48.49 | $247.45 | $489.90 | Visit |
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A German Word for 'School' in the DNS
The .schule domain is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) delegated on 2014-04-11, using the German word for 'school.' Its registry, Binky Moon, LLC, operates it under the Identity Digital umbrella. Unlike country-code TLDs, which are tied to a nation, .schule is language-specific, targeting German-speaking communities across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. This distinction matters because it positions .schule as a cultural and linguistic niche within the broader education domain space.
The New gTLD Wave and .schule's Arrival
ICANN's 2012 new gTLD program opened the door for thousands of domain extensions, and .schule was among those delegated in 2014. This program aimed to increase choice and innovation in the DNS. For .schule, it meant creating a namespace specifically for schools, educators, and educational institutions. The delegation round allowed non-brand entities to apply for TLDs, and .schule emerged as a niche extension without a corporate brand behind it, unlike many other new gTLDs that were launched by companies for their own names.
Pricing Signals a Premium Niche
.schule sits in a mid-range pricing category, reflecting its niche positioning and relatively lower demand compared to mainstream TLDs. The price spread is wide, with registrars like Sav offering budget-friendly rates, while others charge more. This variability suggests that .schule hasn't achieved commodity status—registrars price it based on perceived value to the education community. For example, a school in Germany might find a cheap registration, but premium prices persist for desirable names. The cost landscape influences adoption: affordable registrations encourage experimentation, while higher renewals could deter long-term commitments.
Related Education TLDs: .schule's Place in the Classroom
Within the education cluster, .schule stands alongside .academy, .school, .education, .training, and .institute. While those English-centric TLDs have broad appeal, .schule is distinguished by its German-language focus. This specificity can be a strength: it resonates with local audiences and signals authenticity. However, it also limits its global reach. A German Gymnasium seeking an online home might find .schule more apt than .school, but a language school in Japan would likely ignore it altogether.