How much does domain registration cost?

What determines the price of a domain

A domain name is the address people type to reach your website, such as yourbusiness.com. The price you pay for it depends mainly on the extension, sometimes called a top-level domain. Popular extensions like .com tend to have a standard yearly price, while newer or specialised extensions can be priced differently.

Domains are not a one-off purchase. You register a domain for a period, usually a year, and then renew it to keep using it. If you let a domain lapse, someone else could register it, so it helps to know your renewal date in advance.

Where to see exact domain pricing

Because pricing varies by extension and can change, the most reliable way to see current costs is to search for the domain you want. You can use the domain search tool to check availability and see the price for that specific extension before you commit.

Ayuni Host shows prices in either USD or KES, so you can view costs in the currency that makes sense for you.

• Search your preferred domain name and extension using /domain-search
• Compare general pricing information at /domain-pricing
• Check the client portal at ayunihost.com/portal for the exact registration and renewal price before payment
• Remember that renewal prices can differ from the first-year registration price, so always check both

Registration versus renewal costs

It is worth understanding that the price you pay when you first register a domain is not always the same as what you pay to renew it later. This is common across the domain industry, not specific to any one provider. Always check the renewal price shown in the client portal before you buy, so there are no surprises when the domain comes up for renewal.

Domains and hosting are billed separately

It helps to remember that a domain and web hosting are two separate products, even though many people buy them together. Domains are billed yearly, while hosting plans can typically be billed monthly or annually depending on the toggle you choose at checkout. If you want to understand how the two fit together, our guide on domain names versus web hosting explains the distinction in plain terms.

Getting help with domain costs

If you are unsure which extension suits your business or want help understanding a price before you buy, our support team is available through the contact page. They can walk you through what you are being charged for and when your domain will renew.