.video Domain Names
44 registrars compared — cheapest from $4.34 at Spaceship
Delegated in December 2014, .video was one of the first new gTLDs to emerge from ICANN's 2012 expansion, and it has since become a straightforward, low-cost home for anyone wanting to signal motion graphics. But its real story lies in who runs it and how its availability has shaped its reputation.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spaceship Cheapest | $4.34 | $31.25 | $31.25 | $129.34 | $285.59 | Visit |
| 2 | Namecheap | $4.98 | $52.98 | $41.48 | $216.90 | $481.80 | Visit |
| 3 | Sav | $7.49 | $31.40 | $31.40 | $133.09 | $290.09 | Visit |
| 4 | Dynadot | $8.24 | $32.32 | $32.32 | $137.52 | $299.12 | Visit |
| 5 | Porkbun | $8.24 | $31.41 | $31.41 | $133.88 | $290.93 | Visit |
| 6 | Regery | $8.69 | $31.99 | $31.99 | $136.65 | $296.60 | Visit |
| 7 | INWX | $9.08 | $55.20 | $55.20 | $229.88 | $505.88 | Visit |
| 8 | Hostinger | $9.19 | $42.19 | $9.19 | $177.95 | $388.90 | Visit |
| 9 | Squarespace | $10.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $170.00 | $370.00 | Visit |
| 10 | All Domains | $11.10 | $52.17 | $52.17 | $219.78 | $480.63 | Visit |
| 11 | Cosmotown | $11.43 | $30.68 | $30.68 | $134.15 | $287.55 | Visit |
| 12 | Above.com | $11.44 | $31.02 | $31.02 | $135.52 | $290.62 | Visit |
| 13 | Truehost | $12.10 | $46.66 | $36.66 | $198.74 | $432.04 | Visit |
| 14 | OVHcloud | $12.13 | $35.69 | $36.59 | $154.89 | $333.34 | Visit |
| 15 | Blacknight | $13.30 | $44.38 | $44.38 | $190.82 | $412.72 | Visit |
| 16 | EuroDNS | $13.90 | $62.48 | $62.48 | $263.82 | $576.22 | Visit |
| 17 | NameSilo | $13.99 | $36.49 | $32.99 | $159.95 | $342.40 | Visit |
| 18 | Name.com | $14.99 | $54.99 | $54.99 | $234.95 | $509.90 | Visit |
| 19 | Gname | $15.99 | $42.99 | $42.99 | $187.95 | $402.90 | Visit |
| 20 | Netim | $16.00 | $47.50 | $31.00 | $206.00 | $443.50 | Visit |
| 21 | Directnic | $19.99 | $46.99 | $46.99 | $207.95 | $442.90 | Visit |
| 22 | GoDaddy | $20.19 | $60.19 | $60.19 | $260.95 | $561.90 | Visit |
| 23 | Bluehost | $27.99 | $49.99 | $27.99 | $227.95 | $477.90 | Visit |
| 24 | Cloudflare | $28.20 | $28.20 | $28.20 | $141.00 | $282.00 | Visit |
| 25 | eDomains | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $150.00 | $300.00 | Visit |
| 26 | NameBright | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $155.00 | $310.00 | Visit |
| 27 | Epik | $34.95 | $34.95 | $34.95 | $174.75 | $349.50 | Visit |
| 28 | DreamHost | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $174.95 | $349.90 | Visit |
| 29 | Hello.co | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $174.95 | $349.90 | Visit |
| 30 | Crazy Domains | $36.19 | $37.29 | $36.19 | $185.35 | $371.80 | Visit |
| 31 | Regtons | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $185.00 | $370.00 | Visit |
| 32 | UK2 | $37.73 | $37.73 | $37.73 | $188.65 | $377.30 | Visit |
| 33 | Marcaria | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $190.00 | $380.00 | Visit |
| 34 | Gandi | $38.36 | $87.98 | $32.50 | $390.28 | $830.18 | Visit |
| 35 | MrDomain | $38.79 | $38.79 | $38.79 | $193.95 | $387.90 | Visit |
| 36 | 123 Reg | $39.58 | $39.58 | $39.58 | $197.90 | $395.80 | Visit |
| 37 | Internet.bs | $41.40 | $41.40 | $39.54 | $207.00 | $414.00 | Visit |
| 38 | OnlyDomains | $41.49 | $46.99 | $46.99 | $229.45 | $464.40 | Visit |
| 39 | Infomaniak | $42.18 | $42.18 | $42.18 | $210.90 | $421.80 | Visit |
| 40 | 101domain | $45.17 | $57.67 | $45.17 | $275.85 | $564.20 | Visit |
| 41 | Alibaba Cloud | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $245.00 | $490.00 | Visit |
| 42 | Hover | $50.19 | $50.19 | $50.19 | $250.95 | $501.90 | Visit |
| 43 | Moniker | $50.32 | $56.80 | $55.12 | $277.52 | $561.52 | Visit |
| 44 | IONOS | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $265.00 | $530.00 | Visit |
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The Dog Beach Monopoly on Visual Domains
Unlike many gTLDs that change hands through multiple registry operators, .video has been managed by a single sponsor since day one: Dog Beach, LLC, a subsidiary of Identity Digital. Dog Beach operates an entire portfolio of visual-themed TLDs, including .art, .design, and .gallery, but .video remains one of its most literal names. The delegation took place in the 2012 new gTLD round, and the registry has stayed constant ever since. That stability matters for registrants: unlike TLDs that switch backend providers and risk policy shifts, .video's operational continuity means the rules you registered under are likely the same ones in place years later.
Why .video Never Became a Brand, Just a Utility
In the 2012 application wave, many TLDs were pitched as category-killers — .app was going to be the go-to for software, .blog for writers. .video had a similar ambition, but its fate was more mundane. Because it's a generic, highly descriptive word, it attracted neither a single corporate backer nor a passionate niche community. The intended use is simply "recorded, transmitted, or reproduced motion graphics," which is broad enough to cover everything from a video editor's portfolio to a stock footage site. The result is a domain that functions as pure utility: it tells visitors what your site does without requiring a brand-building campaign. That's not a failure — it's just a different job than the flashier creative TLDs.
A Dispute Policy Built for Openness, Not Exclusion
Most new gTLDs restrict registration to a specific community or require proof of eligibility. .video imposes no restrictions, meaning anyone can register a name without demonstrating they work in video production. That open stance is reinforced by its dispute framework, which includes the standard UDRP but pairs it with the Charter Eligibility Dispute Resolution Procedure (CEDRP). CEDRP exists to challenge registrations that violate a TLD's charter — but since .video's charter is so permissive, the procedure is rarely invoked. This two-tier system reflects a broader shift in the new gTLD program: even TLDs with no gatekeeping still have legal scaffolding for edge cases.
The Cost of Very Cheap, Very Visual Naming
Pricing tells you a lot about a TLD's perceived value, and .video sits at the budget end of the spectrum. With over 44 registrars carrying it, the cheapest option — Spaceship's price of $4.34 — is a fraction of what the most expensive registrar charges, $53.00. That extreme spread is typical of speculative new gTLDs: some registrars treat .video as a commodity, others try to position it as premium. For buyers, the takeaway is to shop around — and to remember that renewal costs ($31.25 at the low end) can erase an initial bargain.
When the Registry Website Points to a Registrar
One quirk of .video is that its registry website is listed as www.enom.com — a domain registrar, not a registry operator. That's because Identity Digital, the parent of Dog Beach, also owns eNom, a mass-market registrar that once served as the backend for many of its TLDs. The arrangement blurred the line between registry and registrar, a practice that has since been scrutinized for potential conflicts of interest. For .video registrants, it means the same company that controls the namespace also sells the names — a structure that has become increasingly rare as ICANN pushed for separation. It's a small detail, but it hints at the corporate history baked into even the most forgettable TLD.