AI startups
Register a .ai domain
Get a .ai — instant credibility in the AI space. Originally the country code for Anguilla. Now the unofficial home of AI and ML companies of every size. If your product touches AI, .ai immediately tells visitors what you do.
$125.10/yr
Renews at the same price. No tricks.
Privacy free
Who picks .ai?
- AI / ML companies
- Anyone with "AI" or "GPT" in their product
- Modern data / agent tools
What it signals
"We are an AI company." Used by OpenAI's api, Character.AI, You.com, Jasper, and most well-funded AI startups.
Pros
- Strongest possible signal for the AI space.
- Most short, memorable names still available (compared to .com).
- Anguilla's registry is stable and increasingly mainstream.
Watch-outs
- Premium price (~$109/yr) — most expensive of our common TLDs.
- If your company pivots away from AI, the name might feel limiting.
Examples of .ai domains in the wild
character.ai
you.ai
perplexity.ai
midjourney.ai
runwayml.ai
replicate.ai
.ai at renewal — us vs the big registrars
The first-year promo isn’t the number that matters — the renewal price is, because that’s what you pay every year after. Competitor renewal figures sampled 2026-06-18.
| Registrar | Renewal / yr |
|---|---|
| Modusdom flat | $125.10 |
| GoDaddy | $109.99 |
| Namecheap | $89.98 |
| Porkbun | $82.70 |
Our price is the same in year 1 and year 10. See the full renewal-price index or the detailed registrar comparison.
Common questions about .ai domains
How much does a .ai domain cost?
A .ai domain is $125.10 per year at Modusdom, and it renews at the same $125.10 every year — no discounted first year that jumps later. For comparison, GoDaddy renews .ai at about $109.99/yr.
Does a .ai domain renew at the same price?
Yes. Our renewal price equals our first-year price — written into our promises — so your .ai stays $125.10/yr in year 1, year 2, and year 10. Most registrars advertise a cheap first year, then quietly renew higher.
Do I get free WHOIS privacy on a .ai domain?
Yes — free WHOIS privacy is included on every .ai domain, hiding your name, address, email and phone from the public WHOIS record at no extra cost.
Can I transfer an existing .ai domain to Modusdom?
Yes. Transfers are free and add a year to your registration. Unlock the domain at your current registrar, copy the EPP/auth code, and start the transfer — we walk you through it, and your website and email keep working the whole time.
Is a .ai domain right for my business?
"We are an AI company." Used by OpenAI's api, Character.AI, You.com, Jasper, and most well-funded AI startups. It is a strong fit for: AI / ML companies; Anyone with "AI" or "GPT" in their product; Modern data / agent tools.