.com vs .net
.com or .net?
The default address against the network signal, and when a technical audience changes the answer.
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Compare domain extensions
The right extension is not a matter of taste. It is a question about the audience, the expectation and the renewal you can carry. These comparisons set the options side by side without pretending one wins everywhere.
- 6 side-by-side comparisons
- Rules and renewals
- Registration and renewal prices
Registration and renewal, side by side.
Standard, non-premium names in USD. Annual rates exclude ICANN fees and tax; the minimum initial registration charge excludes fees/tax too.
| Extension | Registration / yr | Renewal / yr | ICANN fee / yr | Minimum initial term / charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .com | $14.99 | $18.99 | $0.20 | 1 yr · $14.99 |
| .net | $24.99 | $24.99 | $0.20 | 1 yr · $24.99 |
| .org | $20.99 | $20.99 | $0.20 | 1 yr · $20.99 |
| .co | $51.99 | $51.99 | $0.00 | 1 yr · $51.99 |
| .io | $94.99 | $94.99 | $0.00 | 1 yr · $94.99 |
| .ai | $142.99 | $142.99 | $0.00 | 2 yr · $285.98 |
| .shop | $1.99 | $56.99 | $0.20 | 1 yr · $1.99 |
Price snapshot: 2026-10-24. Confirm current pricing in the store.
Premium/resale names may cost more. Confirm the final price for your name in the store.
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Six decisions that come up before a name is registered. Each one covers the signal, the rules and the audience.
.com vs .org
.com or .org?
A commercial default against a mission-led address. What each expectation does to trust and action.
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.co vs .com
.co or .com?
A shorter brand against the address customers type. The trade-off in recognition and renewal.
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.io vs .ai
.io or .ai?
Software convention against an AI-first signal, including the two-year minimum on .ai.
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.ai vs .com
.ai or .com?
An AI category signal against the default address, and when the multi-year term is justified.
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.shop vs .com
.shop or .com?
A retail signal against the default, for stores deciding whether the extra four letters help.
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