Overview
Spaceship is a lower-cost registrar and web platform. Its domain page lists registration, renewal, transfer and ICANN fee side by side, which makes long-term cost easy to read: in September 2026 a .com was $8.88 for the first year on sale, $9.98 to renew and $9.48 to transfer, each plus a $0.20 ICANN fee.
Free domain privacy is added automatically to eligible registrations. When a domain points to Spaceship nameservers, DNSSEC is switched on by default and can be turned off in Advanced DNS if needed. Advanced DNS also covers host records, nameservers and propagation checks, and a Domain Portfolio view handles bulk nameserver changes and DNS presets.
Beyond domains, Spaceship sells web hosting, Spacemail business email and virtual machines, connected through its Unbox setup flow. The company is younger than most registrars in this list, so check that your extension is offered before planning a transfer. Spaceship links to a guided process for moving domains in from another registrar.
Pricing and plans
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| .com registration | $8.88 first year | Sale price, list $9.66; ICANN fee $0.20 extra |
| .com renewal | $9.98/yr | Plus $0.20 ICANN fee |
| .com transfer | $9.48 | Sale price, list $9.98 |
| .net | $11.20/yr | Registration and renewal |
| .io | $31.98 first year, $51.75 renewal | Sale price |
What it does
- Low .com renewal
- .com renews at $9.98 a year plus the $0.20 ICANN fee.
- Automatic privacy
- Free domain privacy is added to eligible domains at registration without extra steps.
- DNSSEC by default
- Domains on Spaceship nameservers get DNSSEC automatically; it can be toggled in Advanced DNS.
- Advanced DNS and portfolio tools
- Manage records, nameservers and DNSSEC, and apply DNS presets or nameserver changes in bulk.
- Connected products
- Hosting, Spacemail and virtual machines can be attached to a domain through Unbox.
Strengths and limitations
Strengths
- One of the lowest .com renewal prices from a retail registrar
- Prices, renewals and ICANN fee are listed openly
- Privacy and DNSSEC are on by default
- You can use any nameservers
Limitations
- The ICANN fee is added on top of listed prices
- Sale prices on other TLDs often renew much higher (for example .io $31.98 then $51.75)
- A younger company with a shorter track record than most registrars here
Who it suits
Good for
- Side projects where renewal cost matters
- Moving .com domains from registrars with $20+ renewals
- People who want DNSSEC without setup
Look elsewhere if
- Organisations needing enterprise contracts or registry lock
- Buyers of rare ccTLDs
Alternatives to Spaceship
| Tool | From | Free option | Stages |
|---|---|---|---|
| OVHcloud Domains Domain registrar | $9.20/yr | ||
| IONOS Domains Domain registrar | $10/yr | ||
| Cloudflare Registrar At-cost domain registrar | $10.46/yr | ||
| Dynadot Domain registrar and aftermarket | $10.88/yr | ||
| Sav Domain registrar and marketplace | $10.87/yr | ||
| NameBright Domain registrar | $10.99/yr |
Questions
What does a .com renewal cost at Spaceship?
$9.98 per year plus a $0.20 ICANN fee in September 2026.
Is domain privacy free at Spaceship?
Yes, it is free on eligible domains and added automatically at registration.
Does Spaceship support DNSSEC?
Yes. DNSSEC is assigned by default when the domain uses Spaceship nameservers.
Can I transfer a domain to Spaceship for less than a renewal?
Yes, in September 2026 a .com transfer was $9.48 on sale, which includes a year, compared with a $9.98 renewal.
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