[adrianlmm]

>then Google would be cheaper than the other providers, as they sell it as an add-on

Godaddy also sells this as an addon, actually, every domain seller does, I don't know what is so special about Google's offert.

[kevinoconnor7]

It's included with Google. Thus if it's something you use (and most people do), then Google's pricing is very competitive for domains.

[scrapcode]

It has been free for the first year with Namecheap for as long as I can remember.

[sthrs]

It's free for Google indefinitely, not just for the first year.

[DomKM]

NameSilo includes whois privacy and is cheaper than any alternative (.com is $9/domain).