Compare Live UK Domain Prices & Renewals
Search once across top accredited UK registrars — 123 Reg, GoDaddy, Namecheap, IONOS, names.co.uk, and NameSilo — to find the lowest registration fees and identify hidden year-two renewal hikes before you buy.
Live prices aggregated ex-VAT across top UK accredited registrars.
UK Registrar Pricing Benchmark (2026)
Standard baseline registration and ongoing renewal rates for popular extensions:
| Registrar | .co.uk Reg | .co.uk Renewal | .com Reg | .com Renewal | WHOIS Privacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Reg | £0.99 | £12.99/yr | £9.99 | £17.99/yr | Included |
| GoDaddy UK | £0.99 | £14.99/yr | £4.99 | £19.99/yr | Included (Basic) |
| Namecheap | £6.48 | £8.28/yr | £8.98 | £12.48/yr | Free Forever |
| IONOS | £1.00 | £12.00/yr | £1.00 | £17.00/yr | Included |
| names.co.uk | £1.99 | £15.99/yr | £11.99 | £21.99/yr | Included |
*Prices exclude VAT. Data aggregated from public registrar feeds and benchmarks as of September 2026. For a complete breakdown of renewal traps, read our Domain Renewal Price Guide.
Why We Highlight Renewal Fees
Registrars heavily discount the first 12 months to win new accounts. However, holding a domain is an ongoing recurring cost. A registrar charging £0.99 for year one but £15/year afterwards will cost you more over 3 years than a transparent registrar charging £6.50 upfront and £8.20 on renewal.
How Our Live Comparison Works
When you enter a search term, our engine queries supported registrar APIs and product feeds in real time. We display purchase prices and standard renewal fees side by side with direct outbound links so you can register with full pricing clarity.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Domain Compare check domain prices in real-time?
Domain Compare queries official registrar public APIs, accredited affiliate feeds (such as AWIN), and live pricing endpoints across 123 Reg, GoDaddy, Namecheap, IONOS, names.co.uk, and NameSilo.
Are the prices shown inclusive of VAT?
Standard comparison pricing is displayed ex-VAT for uniform side-by-side evaluation between business and consumer registrars. Registrars calculate final VAT at checkout.
Can I transfer my domain if the renewal fee increases?
Yes. For UK domains (.co.uk, .uk), you can change the Nominet IPS tag in your registrar dashboard to transfer your domain to a cheaper provider without downtime.