Why TLD pricing varies so much
.com is $12.99, .io is $29, .xyz can be under $3. Here's why.
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Every TLD has its own registry, and every registry sets its own wholesale price. Vintony adds a flat $0 markup; the variation you see is wholesale + ICANN fee, with promotional discounts on some TLDs.
Common ranges: legacy gTLDs (.com, .net, .org) cluster around $9–15. New gTLDs (.xyz, .online, .tech) are often $2–5 in year one but renew at $40+ — read the small print. Country-code TLDs vary wildly (.us is cheap, .io is expensive).
We show year-one and renewal pricing side-by-side at search time, with renewal pricing emphasised. This is deliberate — we don't want anyone to be surprised by a renewal bill.
If you're registering a large brand portfolio (50+ domains), we offer bulk pricing on top of the standard pass-through. Email sales@ with the list and we'll quote within one business day.