Software companies and productsFrom $32.99/yearNo restrictions

.software domain — the extension of the technology ecosystem

.software is the extension for development companies, tech agencies, SaaS products and any business whose product is software.

From $32.99/year · Renewal $33.99/year · No hidden fees

2014 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
$32.99 Registration price / year
Open Registration restrictions

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About the .SOFTWARE domain

What is the .SOFTWARE domain?

The .software is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) managed by Identity Digital. It was delegated by ICANN in 2014. 'Software' is a universally used word in the technology sector — even in non-English-speaking environments, 'software' is used without translation. It is the most direct extension for software development companies, technology agencies, SaaS products, digital tools and any business whose core product is software. Registration costs $32.99/year and renewal $33.99/year.
Extension .SOFTWARE
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2014
Registry Identity Digital (formerly Donuts)
Restrictions None
Registration $32.99/year
Renewal $33.99/year

Uses of .SOFTWARE

Who is the .SOFTWARE domain for?

These are the most common situations where .SOFTWARE is the ideal extension.

Software development companies

Development studios, software houses and programming companies where .software communicates the nature of the business from the URL.

SaaS products and web applications

SaaS tools, cloud platforms and web applications where software is the product sold — toolname.software as a direct URL.

Tech agencies and IT consultancies

Tech agencies, digital transformation consultancies and any technology services company where software is the heart of the service.

Mobile application development

App studios, indie developers and mobile development specialists where .software communicates technical specialisation.

Cybersecurity and protection software

Cybersecurity companies, antivirus software, audit tools and any computer security product.

Game studios and entertainment software

Video game development studios and entertainment software where .software is coherent with the technical nature of the product.

Real examples

Well-known websites with .SOFTWARE domain

open.softwarefree.softwarebest.softwaremy.softwaresmart.softwarefast.softwarepro.softwarenew.software

.SOFTWARE vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .SOFTWARE with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.software This page Software companies and products None $32.99/year (renew $33.99)
.dev Developers and code None (mandatory HTTPS) $15.99/year
.app Applications None (mandatory HTTPS) $17.99/year
.tech Technology in general None $44.99/year
.com Any project None $14.99/year

Registration process

How to register your .SOFTWARE domain at miHosting

01

Check availability

Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.

02

Complete registration

Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

03

Your domain is live

Within minutes your .SOFTWARE domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .SOFTWARE domain

Is .software only for companies that sell software or also for those that use it?

Primarily for companies whose product or service is software — developers, SaaS, tech agencies. For companies that use software as an internal tool (any modern company), .software may create confusion about whether they are software vendors.

Does .software rank well in Google for software searches?

Google treats .software like any gTLD. For searches like 'X software' or 'software development company', the semantic coherence between the extension and the content may improve CTR.

Does .software have fixed registration and renewal pricing?

.software has slightly different prices: $32.99/year registration and $33.99/year renewal — just $1 difference.

Is .software or .dev better for a development company?

.dev ($15.99/year) is cheaper and has a more technical signal — it is the developer individual or code project extension. .software ($32.99/year) has a more corporate and product connotation — it is the company or SaaS tool extension. For a company, .software may be more appropriate; for a developer or open source project, .dev.

Does open.software have open source connotations?

Yes. open.software or free.software have direct connotations of open source and free software — domains especially coherent for open source software projects or free software communities.

Can I transfer my .software domain to miHosting?

Yes. The transfer has no additional cost. You need the authorisation code (Auth Code) from your current registrar. The process takes 5 to 7 business days.

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The .software domain is the extension of the technology ecosystem — managed by Identity Digital since 2014 at $32.99/year registration and $33.99/year renewal. 'Software' is a universally used word in the tech sector, no translation needed. For development companies, tech agencies, SaaS products and digital tools, .software communicates the nature of the business from the URL: open.software for open source projects, free.software for freeware, toolname.software for a SaaS tool. No restrictions. Google treats it like any gTLD. Registering a .software domain at miHosting costs $32.99/year with managed DNS, @yourcompany.software email and real technical support. Combine it with our professional hosting to give your software product the infrastructure it deserves.