Transparency Policy
How we collect prices from 6 registrars, when we refresh, how we make money, and what we will never do.
Our Mission
At DomAvail, transparency isn't just our valueβit's our business model. We believe you deserve to know the true cost of domain ownership before you buy.
Unlike other comparison sites that hide renewal prices or use misleading first-year discounts, we show you the complete picture: registration price, renewal price, and total 3-year cost.
Our Transparency Commitment
Always Show Renewal Prices
We display both first-year and renewal prices upfront. No surprises when your domain renews.
Clear Affiliate Disclosure
We clearly mark affiliate links and explain how we make money. Your trust is more important than any commission.
Daily Price Updates
We refresh prices from registrar APIs every 24 hours. Each price is timestamped, and stale data is clearly flagged.
No Hidden Fees
All prices include ICANN fees and registrar service fees. Optional add-ons (privacy, premium DNS) are clearly listed separately and never bundled.
How We Collect Prices
A step-by-step look at where our pricing data comes from and how we keep it honest.
Connect to Official APIs
We pull pricing directly from 6 registrar APIs: Dynadot, GoDaddy, Name.com, Namecheap, Porkbun, and Spaceship.
Refresh Every 24 Hours
Prices are re-fetched daily. Each price displayed includes a verification timestamp.
Calculate True Cost
We display first-year price, renewal price, and 3-year totalβincluding ICANN fees where applicable.
Flag Failures Transparently
If a registrar API is unreachable, we mark that registrar as 'price unavailable'βwe never show stale or estimated prices.
How We Display Prices
Every domain listing on DomAvail includes:
You will always see:
- Registration Price: The cost for your first year
- Renewal Price: What you'll pay in year 2 and beyond
- 3-Year Total: The true cost of ownership over time
Affiliate Relationships
We participate in affiliate programs with some (not all) of the 6 registrars we list. We earn an affiliate commission from registrar partners on qualifying purchases. The commission comes from the registrar's revenueβnot from a markup on your price. Typical industry rates range from 10% to 35% depending on the registrar.
This doesn't influence our recommendations. We compare prices objectively and always prioritize showing you the best dealβeven if it means lower commissions for us.
Read our full Affiliate Disclosure βData Accuracy
Prices on DomAvail reflect the registrar's API at the time of last refresh (within the last 24 hours). Always confirm the final checkout price on the registrar's websiteβpromotional codes and currency conversions can change between our refresh and your purchase.
Found an incorrect price? Report it via our contact page with the registrar name, domain, and what you saw vs. what we showed. We investigate within 1 business day and either correct the data or document why a discrepancy exists.
Our Commitments to You
These are the lines we will not crossβever.
We don't rank registrars by commission rate.
We don't hide registrars who don't have affiliate programs.
We don't accept payment for higher rankings or 'recommended' badges.
We don't show stale prices without a clear timestamp warning.
Questions, Concerns, or Corrections?
Found a pricing error or have a question about how we operate? We're here to help.