.netGeneric
An original 1985 extension, first meant for network providers, now open to all.
- Run by
- Verisign
- Who can register
- Anyone, for any purpose.
- Best for
- tech or developer project
- Costs
- $15.02 first year, then $15.02 a year
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.net vs .org: which domain should you choose?
The two classic alternatives when the .com is gone: one technical, one for organisations. .org is cheaper in the first year, and over three years ($37.53 against $45.06).
.net and .org prices
From our current price list, in USD. +VAT 5% where applicable. The order form always shows the price before you pay.
| Price | .net | .org |
|---|---|---|
| First year | $15.02 | $9.59Lower |
| Renews at (per year) | $15.02 | $13.97Lower |
| Transfer inUsually adds a year to the registration. | $15.02 | $13.97Lower |
| 3 years in totalFirst year plus two renewals. | $45.06 | $37.53Lower |
| Price rise after year one | None | +46% |
Is your name free in .net or .org?
Search multiple domainsType a name without an extension and pick .net or .org; we check availability live. First-year prices in USD.
Who each one suits
.orgGeneric
An original 1985 extension that readers link with organisations and causes.
- Run by
- Public Interest Registry, a non-profit
- Who can register
- Anyone: you do not need to prove non-profit status.
- Best for
- non-profit or community
- Costs
- $9.59 first year, then $13.97 a year
Registry rules and restrictions
What applies before and after you register. We confirm anything special before you pay.
.net
- Anyone, for any purpose.
- No HTTPS requirement from the registry, but every site should still use SSL.
.org
- Anyone: you do not need to prove non-profit status.
- No HTTPS requirement from the registry, but every site should still use SSL.
SEO: does the extension matter?
Short answer: not for rankings. Content, links and site speed decide where you rank; the extension mostly affects trust, memorability and which country search engines assume you serve.
.net
A generic extension: no ranking advantage or penalty on its own. Search engines rank the content and the links, and let you target any country.
.org
A generic extension: no ranking advantage or penalty on its own. Search engines rank the content and the links, and let you target any country.
Myth check: no extension gets a hidden ranking bonus, and keyword extensions (like .shop or .tech) do not rank better for that keyword. Switching an established site to a new extension costs time while search engines re-learn it, so choose well up front.
Our verdict, by kind of site
Based on what each extension signals to visitors and its three-year cost at today’s prices.
- Startup or SaaS product.net.net reads as a product brand to investors and users; .org is a weaker match for a startup name.
- Local business.net.net is what local customers expect; .org reads as less local.
- Tech or developer project.net.net signals a technical product or team at a glance; .org is less specific.
- Online shop.net.net tells shoppers they can buy here or is the address they trust most; .org fits a shop less naturally.
- Non-profit or community.org.org is the better fit for an organisation or community; .net reads as more commercial or technical.
- Personal brand or portfolio.net.net reads naturally as a personal name or portfolio; .org is less personal.
.net vs .org: questions and answers
.org is cheaper in the first year (.net $15.02, .org $9.59). Renewals are $15.02 and $13.97 a year, so three years cost $45.06 for .net and $37.53 for .org, in USD before VAT where it applies.
No extension ranks better on its own. Pick the one your visitors will remember and trust.
.net: Anyone, for any purpose. .org: Anyone: you do not need to prove non-profit status.
If the name is your brand, yes: register your main extension and point the other to it. It stops look-alike sites and catches visitors who type the other one. Both together cost $24.61 for the first year.
Yes. A transfer costs $15.02 for .net and $13.97 for .org, and usually adds a year to the registration. Unlock the domain, get the transfer code from your current registrar and start from our domain transfer page.
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