Who should use a .cloud domain?

.cloud is a natural fit for cloud computing services, infrastructure providers, SaaS products and anything that emphasises remote or hosted functionality. If your product description includes 'in the cloud', .cloud is a coherent extension choice.

Is .cloud cheaper than .io or .ai?

Yes — .cloud is significantly more affordable than .io or .ai, typically costing $10–20/year. It's a budget-friendly option if you want a tech-signalling domain without the premium price of the most popular tech TLDs.

Is .cloud taken by the major cloud providers?

Most major cloud providers use their own .com domains (aws.com, azure.com, cloud.google.com). The .cloud namespace is largely open, which means good names are still available. However, unlike .io or .ai, .cloud isn't yet a strongly recognised standard in the industry.

How do I transfer a .cloud domain?

.cloud supports standard EPP transfers. Unlock the domain, retrieve the auth/EPP code from your current registrar, and initiate the transfer at the destination registrar. The process typically takes 5–7 days.

Register .cloud Domain — Price Comparison 2026

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$1.19 /yr

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Cheapest Renewal

$15.18 /yr

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$15.18 /yr

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The .cloud TLD is a modern generic domain extension tailored for cloud computing services, SaaS products and technology companies. Compare prices across all registrars here.

Registrar	Registration	Renewal	Transfer
Namecheap	$1.19 $27.18 99SPECIAL	$33.18	$27.18	Get Deal
GoDaddy	$2.17	$30.17	$30.17	Get Deal
Hostinger	$2.19	$26.19	$22.19	Get Deal
DreamHost	$2.99	$22.95	$22.95	Get Deal
INWX	$3.00	$23.40	$23.40	Get Deal

Registration: $1.19 $27.18
Renewal: $33.18
Transfer: $27.18

Registration: $2.17
Renewal: $30.17
Transfer: $30.17

Registration: $2.19
Renewal: $26.19
Transfer: $22.19

Registration: $2.99
Renewal: $22.95
Transfer: $22.95

Registration: $3.00
Renewal: $23.40
Transfer: $23.40

What is a .cloud domain?

.cloud is a new generic top-level domain introduced by Aruba PEC S.p.A. (an Italian cloud and hosting company) after winning the ICANN new gTLD auction. It was made available for general registration and opened without restrictions — any person or organisation worldwide can register a .cloud domain.

The appeal for tech companies

Cloud computing has become so central to the tech industry that .cloud as a domain carries immediate context. A company at yourbrand.cloud signals:

The product is hosted, remote or SaaS-based
The company is modern and tech-aware
The name is self-explanatory to a tech audience

It works particularly well for infrastructure tools, storage services, data platforms and development environments.

.cloud vs .io and .ai

Extension	Signals	Cost	Recognisability
.cloud	Cloud/SaaS/hosted tech	Low (~$12/yr)	Moderate
.io	Tech startup (general)	High (~$40/yr)	High
.ai	Artificial intelligence	Very high (~$70/yr)	Very high

.cloud fills a gap for cloud-specific products that don't want to pay the .io or .ai premium.

Availability and pricing

Because .cloud is less popular than .io or .ai, there's significantly more availability of good names. Registration and renewal prices are relatively consistent between registrars, with less promotional discounting than .com.

Compare all current prices in the table above.

Frequently Asked Questions

: .cloud is a natural fit for cloud computing services, infrastructure providers, SaaS products and anything that emphasises remote or hosted functionality. If your product description includes 'in the cloud', .cloud is a coherent extension choice.
: Yes — .cloud is significantly more affordable than .io or .ai, typically costing $10–20/year. It's a budget-friendly option if you want a tech-signalling domain without the premium price of the most popular tech TLDs.
: Most major cloud providers use their own .com domains (aws.com, azure.com, cloud.google.com). The .cloud namespace is largely open, which means good names are still available. However, unlike .io or .ai, .cloud isn't yet a strongly recognised standard in the industry.
: .cloud supports standard EPP transfers. Unlock the domain, retrieve the auth/EPP code from your current registrar, and initiate the transfer at the destination registrar. The process typically takes 5–7 days.