No. Google treats most TLDs similarly for ranking. Relevance and links matter more than TLD.

Is .ai too expensive for early-stage?

Renewals are high. If budget matters, validate on .io/.com first and upgrade later.

Can I move from .io to .com later?

Yes—use 301 redirects, keep branding consistent, and plan email/DNS cutover.

Updated September 2025

.com vs .io vs .ai — Which TLD to Choose in 2025?

TL;DR: Choose .com for trust & resale value, .io for dev/startup cred and availability, .ai if your product is clearly AI-first and you accept higher renewal costs. SEO impact is minor vs branding, but .com still wins on perception.

Quick comparison

TLD	Typical use	Pros	Cons	Renewal	Availability
.com	General/global	Trust, resale, email deliverability, “default”	More taken, higher aftermarket buy price	Low–mid	Low
.io	Dev / startups	Tech vibe, many names available	ccTLD, moins connu pour grand public	Mid	Mid–High
.ai	AI-first products	Clear positioning, brand signal	High renewal cost, narrower audience	High	High (for now)

When to choose each TLD

.com: entreprise mainstream, besoin de confiance, email pro, revente potentielle.
.io: outils dev/startup, hackathons, forte dispo de noms courts.
.ai: produit IA au cœur, ok pour coût annuel élevé.

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.com vs .io vs .ai — Which TLD to Choose in 2025?

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When to choose each TLD

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