.vc Domain Names
29 registrars compared — cheapest from $25.99 at Regery
Delegated in 1991 to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' Ministry of Telecommunications, .vc has become one of the Caribbean's most versatile ccTLDs—serving both the island nation and a global crowd of venture capitalists, video chat services, and voice-over-IP startups.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Regery Cheapest | $25.99 | $26.99 | $25.99 | $133.95 | $268.90 | Visit |
| 2 | Sav Cheapest | $25.99 | $25.99 | $25.99 | $129.95 | $259.90 | Visit |
| 3 | Porkbun | $26.06 | $26.06 | $26.06 | $130.30 | $260.60 | Visit |
| 4 | Dynadot | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $137.50 | $275.00 | Visit |
| 5 | Epik | $29.95 | $29.95 | $29.95 | $149.75 | $299.50 | Visit |
| 6 | eDomains | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $150.00 | $300.00 | Visit |
| 7 | Crazy Domains | $31.95 | $32.99 | $31.95 | $163.91 | $328.86 | Visit |
| 8 | Hostinger | $31.99 | $34.99 | $31.99 | $171.95 | $346.90 | Visit |
| 9 | OVHcloud | $31.99 | $34.99 | $35.69 | $171.95 | $346.90 | Visit |
| 10 | Namecheap | $32.98 | $41.98 | $32.98 | $200.90 | $410.80 | Visit |
| 11 | Gandi | $33.00 | $71.98 | $30.00 | $320.92 | $680.82 | Visit |
| 12 | MrDomain | $33.24 | $33.24 | $33.24 | $166.20 | $332.40 | Visit |
| 13 | Blacknight | $36.61 | $36.61 | $36.61 | $183.05 | $366.10 | Visit |
| 14 | Netim | $38.00 | $38.00 | $27.50 | $190.00 | $380.00 | Visit |
| 15 | Name.com | $39.00 | $46.99 | $39.00 | $226.96 | $461.91 | Visit |
| 16 | INWX | $40.24 | $40.24 | $40.24 | $201.20 | $402.40 | Visit |
| 17 | Gname | $40.99 | $40.99 | $40.99 | $204.95 | $409.90 | Visit |
| 18 | Directnic | $42.89 | $42.89 | $42.89 | $214.45 | $428.90 | Visit |
| 19 | Hello.co | $44.99 | $44.99 | $89.99 | $224.95 | $449.90 | Visit |
| 20 | Internet.bs | $44.99 | $50.49 | $48.99 | $246.95 | $499.40 | Visit |
| 21 | Moniker | $44.99 | $50.49 | $48.99 | $246.95 | $499.40 | Visit |
| 22 | Regtons | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $225.00 | $450.00 | Visit |
| 23 | GoDaddy | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $249.95 | $499.90 | Visit |
| 24 | Marcaria | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $260.00 | $520.00 | Visit |
| 25 | 101domain | $52.49 | $69.99 | $52.49 | $332.45 | $682.40 | Visit |
| 26 | EuroDNS | $53.32 | $53.32 | $53.32 | $266.60 | $533.20 | Visit |
| 27 | Hover | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $299.95 | $599.90 | Visit |
| 28 | IONOS | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $350.00 | $700.00 | Visit |
| 29 | OnlyDomains | $84.99 | $94.99 | $35.00 | $464.95 | $939.90 | Visit |
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A Caribbean ccTLD with No Registration Restrictions
Unlike many country-code domains, .vc imposes no restrictions on who can register. The IANA delegation places the registry under the Ministry of Telecommunications, Science, Technology and Industry of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, but the domain is open to anyone worldwide. This permissiveness is a major reason why .vc has an international profile far beyond its Caribbean roots. While the island nation itself uses .vc for local entities, the lack of red tape has turned it into a favorite for businesses looking for a short, meaningful extension without the residency checks you'd find with .us or .ca.
Venture Capital's Accidental Abbreviation
The letters 'VC' are a natural fit for venture capital, and .vc has become a darling of startups and investment firms. The Wikipedia entry notes that the extension is used in a 'wide variety of unrelated sites,' including those for voice and video chat and venture capitalists. For a VC firm or founder, a domain like yourfund.vc is a clever play on the industry's own initialism. The actual use documented shows that this accidental meaning has outpaced any geographic identity, making .vc a budget-friendly alternative to more generic extensions, especially when you compare it to the premium pricing of .co in the same Americas neighborhood.
Pricing Spread: From Bargain to Splurge
The market for .vc domains shows a wide spread in pricing. At the low end, Regery offers registrations at a budget-friendly rate ($25.99), with renewals at a similar pace ($26.99). But the list of 29 registrars includes some far pricier options, with the most expensive clocking in at $84.99. That's a broad spectrum, even compared to the overall average of $41.42. For a ccTLD from a small Caribbean nation, the variance suggests that some registrars are betting on the venture capital cachet, while others treat it as just another low-cost extension. The takeaway: shop around, because the same .vc can cost very different amounts depending on where you land.
No IDN, No Problem: Keeping It Simple
Unlike some ccTLDs that have embraced internationalized domain names, .vc has chosen not to support IDNs. That means registrations are limited to ASCII characters, which simplifies the technical setup and avoids the complexities of punycode conversion. For most registrants—especially startups and VC firms operating in English—this is a non-issue. The sponsor's IANA record lists no IDN support, aligning with the domain's practical, no-frills reputation. If you need accented characters, you'd look elsewhere, but for a clean, memorable name, .vc keeps it straightforward.
Where .vc Fits Among Its American Neighbors
Geographically, .vc sits in the Americas, sharing the region with more established ccTLDs like .us, .ca, and .mx, as well as the commercially charged .co and .ai. While .us and [.ca] enforce residency requirements, .vc is unrestricted—a key differentiator. Compared to .co, which is often positioned as a global alternative to .com, .vc offers a shorter, punchier option for those who can use the 'VC' meaning. It lacks the tech aura of .ai, but it shares the same willingness to be repurposed. For registrants in the Americas seeking a domain with a Caribbean flag but no strings attached, .vc is a pragmatic choice.