Beyond the Dot-Com: Comparing the Pricing and Perceived Value of .ai, .io, and .tech Domains

When launching a modern startup or digital product, securing the exact matching .com domain is often an uphill battle against sky-high aftermarket prices or stubborn squatters. Fortunately, the domain landscape has evolved. Today, tech companies routinely bypass the traditional extension in favor of specialized Top-Level Domains (TLDs).