A .design domain can be worth it when your portfolio, studio or creative practice needs the domain itself to say what you do. It is a premium extension, so the decision should be based on brand value, not novelty.
At Allanux Web, .design registration starts at R1,089.08 per year. That is much higher than .com or .co.za, but it can make sense for designers and studios who want a cleaner, more memorable creative identity online.
| Factor | .co.za | .com | .design |
|---|---|---|---|
| Register | R89/year | R299/year | R1,089.08/year |
| Renew | R109/year | R349.84/year | R1,212.86/year |
| Transfer | Free | R299 | R1,212.86 |
| Best for | Local SA business | Global / commercial | Designers, studios, creatives |
| Trust signal | Local SA presence | Global commercial | Creative professional |
| Name availability | Good | Limited | Excellent |
| SEO treatment | SA geo-signal | Neutral gTLD | Neutral gTLD |
.design is a premium extension — roughly 3.6x the cost of .com. That price filters out squatters, which means short, brandable names are widely available. For established designers and studios where branding justifies the investment, .design delivers a URL that doubles as a statement of identity.
For freelancers starting out, a .co.za at R89/year or .com at R299/year gets your portfolio online at a fraction of the cost. See all current rates on our domain pricing page.
A .design domain is the ultimate creative calling card. It tells clients, collaborators, and the industry that design is not just what you do — it's who you are.
At Allanux Web, .design registration starts at R1,089.08 per year with DNS management and local support included. Pair it with a .co.za domain for local reach, or browse all extensions on our domain pricing page.
Ready to make your mark? Register your .design domain today.
