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#4 of 11 RegistrarsICANN IANA #1861
Porkbun
Transparent pricing with ICANN fees, WHOIS privacy, and SSL included upfront.
8282/100
Trustpilot 4.8★ (8,450 reviews)Visit PorkbunDirect official link · $0.18 ICANN included
3-Year Win Leader7 TLDsCheapest 3-year total among tracked endings
Renewal Trap Count6 TrapsEndings with renewal > 2x intro
WHOIS Privacy PolicyFree ForeverIdentity masking on registry records
Pricing ModelIndependent Low-Margin WholesaleHeadquarters: Portland, Oregon, USA
Capabilities & Transparency Audit
Porkbun Services & Infrastructure
The gold standard independent registrar. Porkbun consistently delivers industry-leading 3-year pricing, free WHOIS privacy, 10 free email forwards, free SSL certificates, and zero hidden checkout fees.
No Renewal Markups✓ Included
Consistent low renewal prices across all TLDs
Free WHOIS Privacy✓ Included
Included on all supported extensions
Free DNSSEC Management✓ Included
One-click automated DNSSEC
10 Free Email Forwards✓ Included
Free email aliases and URL forwarding
Hardware 2FA / WebAuthn✓ Included
YubiKey, TOTP, and SMS options
Developer REST API✓ Included
Comprehensive API with dynamic DNS support
Custom External Nameservers✓ Included
Supports custom and third-party nameservers
✓ Porkbun Strengths
- Includes $0.18 ICANN fee in listed price
- Free WHOIS privacy & SSL
- Top-rated support (4.8★)
✕ Trade-offs & Limitations
- Fewer enterprise add-on products than legacy hosts
Ecosystem & Services
Porkbun Add-on Products & Ancillary Services
Compare email hosting, managed WordPress, domain transfers, and developer tools offered by Porkbun.
transferCode: AWESOMENESS
Domain Transfer ($1.00 Off)
Migrate to the #1 ranked registrar with $1.00 discount on your first order. Includes free privacy & SSL.
email$2.00 / mo
Hosted Email ($24 / year)
Clean, reliable webmail and IMAP email hosting with 10GB storage per inbox and spam protection.
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hostingTrial Available
Easy Web & WordPress Hosting
Simple, unbloated shared hosting with automated SSL, PHP 8+, and zero forced upsells.
Direct AccessVisit Service
developer100% Free
Free URL & Email Forwarding
Forward unlimited email addresses to your personal inbox and redirect domains with free Let’s Encrypt SSL.
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Porkbun Domain Pricing (All Endings)
First-year, renewal, transfer, and 3-year costs with the mandatory $0.18 ICANN fee included.
Porkbun Pricing Ledger(24 of 24 endings)
| Ending | 1st Year | Renewal | Transfer | 3-Year Total ↑ | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .de | $2.90 | $4.07/year | $5.10 | $11.04incl. ICANN | Register |
| .uk | $5.66 | $5.66/year | $5.66 | $16.98incl. ICANN | Register |
| .cc | $3.40intro rate | $8.55/year | $8.55 | $20.50incl. ICANN | Register |
| .ca | $8.82 | $9.18/year | $8.98 | $27.18incl. ICANN | Register |
| .xyz | $2.04intro rate | $14.21/year | $14.21 | $30.46incl. ICANN | Register |
| .org | $7.98 | $11.84/year | $11.84 | $31.66incl. ICANN | Register |
| .dev | $8.75 | $12.87/year | $12.87 | $34.49incl. ICANN | Register |
| .com | $11.81 | $11.81/year | $11.81 | $35.43incl. ICANN | Register |
| .net | $12.52 | $12.52/year | $12.52 | $37.56incl. ICANN | Register |
| .app | $8.75intro rate | $14.93/year | $14.93 | $38.61incl. ICANN | Register |
| .cloud⚠ Renewal spike (+444%) | $3.88intro rate | $21.11/year | $21.11 | $46.10incl. ICANN | Register |
| .me | $17.27 | $17.27/year | $17.27 | $51.81incl. ICANN | Register |
| .run⚠ Renewal spike (+512%) | $4.12intro rate | $25.23/year | $25.23 | $54.58incl. ICANN | Register |
| .agency⚠ Renewal spike (+658%) | $3.60intro rate | $27.29/year | $27.29 | $58.18incl. ICANN | Register |
| .shop⚠ Renewal spike (+1425%) | $2.06intro rate | $31.41/year | $31.41 | $64.88incl. ICANN | Register |
| .tools⚠ Renewal spike (+232%) | $9.78intro rate | $32.44/year | $32.44 | $74.66incl. ICANN | Register |
| .co | $15.76intro rate | $31.20/year | $31.20 | $78.16incl. ICANN | Register |
| .vc | $26.06 | $26.06/year | $26.06 | $78.18incl. ICANN | Register |
| .tv | $26.26 | $26.26/year | $26.26 | $78.78incl. ICANN | Register |
| .tech⚠ Renewal spike (+629%) | $6.99intro rate | $50.98/year | $50.98 | $108.95incl. ICANN | Register |
| .sh | $31.20 | $46.65/year | $46.65 | $124.50incl. ICANN | Register |
| .io | $28.12intro rate | $51.80/year | $51.80 | $131.72incl. ICANN | Register |
| .gg | $51.80 | $51.80/year | $51.80 | $155.40incl. ICANN | Register |
| .ai | $82.70 | $82.70/year | $165.09 | $248.10incl. ICANN | Register |
All prices include the mandatory $0.18 ICANN fee where applicable. Quotes synchronized directly from today's pricing run.
Frequently asked questions about Porkbun
Questions
Yes. Porkbun includes free WHOIS privacy by default on all eligible domain extensions with zero annual renewal fees.