Free .net Domain? Rarely. Cheapest $11.40
Why hosts leave .net out of their free list, and the cheapest place to buy one.
By Pritam SononePrices checked 2 Nov 2026Reviewed by Pritam SononePrices re-checked regularly against the brand’s own website.How we test →Affiliate links: we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. It never changes our verdicts.
Almost never. Hostinger and MilesWeb leave .net out of their free domain lists. The cheapest .net today is $11.40 (₹1,083) a year at Spaceship, and it renews at the same price.
A free .net domain is hard to find in 2026. Neither Hostinger nor MilesWeb includes .net in its free domain list. The cheapest .net I found today is $11.40 (₹1,083) a year at Spaceship, and it renews at the same price.
.net was made for network companies, but anyone can use it. People pick it when the .com is taken. I checked the free lists and prices on 2 Nov 2026.
Why .net is not free with most hosting
Hosts pay the domain company for every free domain they give away. So they pick a short list of endings. Hostinger’s list has .com, .in, .online, .tech, .store and others, but no .net. MilesWeb offers .com, .in and .co.in only.
My advice: take the free .com with your hosting plan, and buy the .net separately only if you need it, for example to stop someone else taking it.
Cheapest .net price ($11.40)
| Registrar | First year | Renews at |
|---|---|---|
| Spaceship | $11.20 + $0.20 ICANN fee = $11.40 (₹1,083) | $11.40 (₹1,083) |
| Namecheap | $12.48 (₹1,185) | $18.58 (₹1,764) |
| Porkbun | $12.52 (₹1,189) | $12.52 (₹1,189) |
| Hostinger India | ₹999, only with a 2-year term (₹3,243 for 2 years) | ₹2,064 a year |
Spaceship is the cheapest in year 1 and every year after. Namecheap looks close in year 1, but renews at $18.58. Hostinger’s 2-year deal is ₹3,243 with GST, which is more than paying Spaceship twice.
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.net or .com?
- The .com is free: use the .com. It is the ending people type by habit.
- The .com is taken: a .net is fine, or try a .in for India.
- You run a tech or network product: .net fits well.
- See how to get the .com free in free .com domain.
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Questions people ask
Can I get a .net domain for free?
Not with the hosts we checked. Hostinger’s free list and MilesWeb’s free list do not include .net. The cheapest .net was $11.40 (₹1,083) a year at Spaceship on 2 Nov 2026.
What is the cheapest .net domain?
Spaceship at $11.20 plus a $0.20 ICANN fee, $11.40 in all, renewing at the same price. Porkbun was $12.52 and Namecheap $12.48 (renews $18.58).
How much is a .net domain in India?
About ₹1,083 a year at Spaceship. Hostinger India charges ₹999 for year 1 with a 2-year term, then ₹1,749 plus GST (₹2,064) a year.
Is .net good for SEO?
Google treats .net like .com. The ending does not change rankings. What matters is your content, and whether people remember your address.
Should I buy .net if I already have .com?
Only if you want to protect your brand or someone might copy you. Point it to your .com so it does not split your traffic.
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How I checked this
I am Pritam Sonone. I build and look after WordPress websites, and I have spoken at WordCamp, the WordPress community event. I checked every price and offer on this page myself on 2 Nov 2026, on the official pages, and I took the screenshots you see above. I read Hostinger’s free domain help page and MilesWeb’s plan page for the free endings, and the .net prices on Spaceship, Namecheap, Porkbun and Hostinger India. Dollar prices are turned into rupees at US$1 = ₹94.96. Indian checkouts add 18% GST, and I have added it where they do. Prices change often, so check the cart before you pay. We earn a small commission if you buy hosting through some links here. It never changes the prices shown.