Complete Guide

TLD Comparison Guide

Which domain extension should you choose? Compare .com, .io, .ai, .co, .dev, .app and more. Pricing, pros, cons, and recommendations.

TLD	Best For	Price	Renewal
.com	Any business, maximum credibility	$12-15	$15-20
.io	Tech startups, developer tools, SaaS	$35-50	$40-60
.ai	AI/ML companies, tech products	$70-100	$80-120
.co	Startups, when .com is taken	$25-35	$30-40
.dev	Developer tools, portfolios, open source	$12-18	$15-20
.app	Mobile apps, web apps, SaaS	$15-20	$18-25
.net	Tech companies, networks, utilities	$12-15	$15-18
.xyz	Personal projects, experimental sites	$2-10	$12-15
.org	Non-profits, open source, communities	$10-15	$12-18

.com

Commercial

$12-15

$15-20/yr renewal

Best for: Any business, maximum credibility

Pros

+ Most trusted
+ Best for SEO
+ Easiest to remember
+ Global recognition

Cons

- Most names taken
- Premium prices for good names

Verdict: Gold standard. Get it if you can.

.io

Input/Output

$35-50

$40-60/yr renewal

Best for: Tech startups, developer tools, SaaS

Pros

+ Tech credibility
+ Good availability
+ Startup favorite

Cons

- Higher price
- Some people don't recognize it

Verdict: Best alternative to .com for tech.

.ai

Artificial Intelligence

$70-100

$80-120/yr renewal

Best for: AI/ML companies, tech products

Pros

+ Perfect for AI companies
+ Growing recognition
+ Modern feeling

Cons

- Expensive
- Limited to AI-related brands

Verdict: If you're in AI, it's worth the premium.

.co

Company/Colombia

$25-35

$30-40/yr renewal

Best for: Startups, when .com is taken

Pros

+ Short
+ Good availability
+ Sounds like .com

Cons

- Often confused with .com
- Some type it wrong

Verdict: Solid choice, but people may type .com.

.dev

Developer

$12-18

$15-20/yr renewal

Best for: Developer tools, portfolios, open source

Pros

+ HTTPS required (secure)
+ Clear purpose
+ Good prices

Cons

- Limited audience
- Newer extension

Verdict: Great for developer-focused products.

.app

Application

$15-20

$18-25/yr renewal

Best for: Mobile apps, web apps, SaaS

Pros

+ HTTPS required
+ Clear purpose
+ Modern

Cons

- Limited to apps
- Newer extension

Verdict: Perfect if you're building an app.

.net

Network

$12-15

$15-18/yr renewal

Best for: Tech companies, networks, utilities

Pros

+ Well established
+ Good prices
+ Familiar

Cons

- Often seen as second choice to .com

Verdict: Solid backup, but .com preferred.

.xyz

Generic

$2-10

$12-15/yr renewal

Best for: Personal projects, experimental sites

Pros

+ Very cheap
+ Great availability
+ Gen Z friendly

Cons

- Less professional
- Spam association

Verdict: Good for side projects, not businesses.

.org

Organization

$10-15

$12-18/yr renewal

Best for: Non-profits, open source, communities

Pros

+ Trust for non-profits
+ Well established

Cons

- Implies non-profit
- Not for commercial use

Verdict: Perfect for non-profits. Avoid for businesses.

Our Recommendation

For most startups: Try to get the .com first.
If it's taken or too expensive, go with .io for tech or .co for general business.

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