.productions Domain Names
42 registrars compared — cheapest from $5.89 at Spaceship
Delegated in February 2014 as part of the 2012 new gTLD round, .productions is a generic top-level domain operated by Binky Moon, LLC, a Donuts registry company. It's a niche space for the creative industries, but like many Donuts TLDs, its story is more about branding strategy than about a community rallying behind it.
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
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| 1 | Spaceship Cheapest | $5.89 | $34.36 | $34.36 | $143.33 | $315.13 | Visit |
| 2 | Namecheap | $6.48 | $54.48 | $45.98 | $224.40 | $496.80 | Visit |
| 3 | Sav | $7.49 | $34.52 | $34.52 | $145.57 | $318.17 | Visit |
| 4 | Dynadot | $8.24 | $35.53 | $35.53 | $150.36 | $328.01 | Visit |
| 5 | Porkbun | $8.24 | $34.50 | $34.50 | $146.24 | $318.74 | Visit |
| 6 | Above.com | $8.69 | $34.32 | $34.32 | $145.97 | $317.57 | Visit |
| 7 | Regery | $8.69 | $35.99 | $35.99 | $152.65 | $332.60 | Visit |
| 8 | Cosmotown | $8.76 | $33.89 | $33.89 | $144.32 | $313.77 | Visit |
| 9 | All Domains | $8.88 | $46.62 | $46.62 | $195.36 | $428.46 | Visit |
| 10 | INWX | $9.08 | $62.40 | $62.40 | $258.68 | $570.68 | Visit |
| 11 | Hostinger | $9.19 | $47.19 | $9.19 | $197.95 | $433.90 | Visit |
| 12 | OVHcloud | $9.24 | $39.99 | $39.29 | $169.20 | $369.15 | Visit |
| 13 | Blacknight | $9.97 | $48.82 | $48.82 | $205.25 | $449.35 | Visit |
| 14 | NameSilo | $9.99 | $40.49 | $36.99 | $171.95 | $374.40 | Visit |
| 15 | Truehost | $12.10 | $51.86 | $40.56 | $219.54 | $478.84 | Visit |
| 16 | EuroDNS | $13.90 | $62.48 | $62.48 | $263.82 | $576.22 | Visit |
| 17 | Gname | $13.99 | $45.99 | $45.99 | $197.95 | $427.90 | Visit |
| 18 | Netim | $14.00 | $50.00 | $34.00 | $214.00 | $464.00 | Visit |
| 19 | Directnic | $14.99 | $51.99 | $51.99 | $222.95 | $482.90 | Visit |
| 20 | Name.com | $14.99 | $54.99 | $54.99 | $234.95 | $509.90 | Visit |
| 21 | GoDaddy | $15.19 | $66.19 | $66.19 | $279.95 | $610.90 | Visit |
| 22 | eDomains | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $150.00 | $300.00 | Visit |
| 23 | Cloudflare | $31.20 | $31.20 | $31.20 | $156.00 | $312.00 | Visit |
| 24 | Infomaniak | $32.13 | $32.13 | $32.13 | $160.65 | $321.30 | Visit |
| 25 | NameBright | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $170.00 | $340.00 | Visit |
| 26 | Hello.co | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $174.95 | $349.90 | Visit |
| 27 | Epik | $37.95 | $37.95 | $37.95 | $189.75 | $379.50 | Visit |
| 28 | UK2 | $39.71 | $39.71 | $39.71 | $198.55 | $397.10 | Visit |
| 29 | DreamHost | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $199.95 | $399.90 | Visit |
| 30 | Crazy Domains | $40.49 | $40.49 | $40.49 | $202.45 | $404.90 | Visit |
| 31 | Marcaria | $43.00 | $43.00 | $43.00 | $215.00 | $430.00 | Visit |
| 32 | MrDomain | $43.23 | $43.23 | $43.23 | $216.15 | $432.30 | Visit |
| 33 | 123 Reg | $43.54 | $43.54 | $43.54 | $217.70 | $435.40 | Visit |
| 34 | Gandi | $44.05 | $95.98 | $37.32 | $427.97 | $907.87 | Visit |
| 35 | Internet.bs | $45.36 | $45.36 | $38.20 | $226.80 | $453.60 | Visit |
| 36 | Regtons | $45.99 | $45.99 | $45.99 | $229.95 | $459.90 | Visit |
| 37 | 101domain | $53.67 | $62.17 | $53.67 | $302.35 | $613.20 | Visit |
| 38 | Squarespace | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $275.00 | $550.00 | Visit |
| 39 | Hover | $55.19 | $55.19 | $55.19 | $275.95 | $551.90 | Visit |
| 40 | Moniker | $57.97 | $65.17 | $57.97 | $318.65 | $644.50 | Visit |
| 41 | IONOS | $58.00 | $58.00 | $58.00 | $290.00 | $580.00 | Visit |
| 42 | OnlyDomains | $59.99 | $67.99 | $67.99 | $331.95 | $671.90 | Visit |
Prices updated daily. Some registrars show promotional first-year prices. Always verify the final price on the registrar's website before purchasing.
Behind the Scenes: Binky Moon's Role in .productions
While the name suggests a spotlight on film studios and theater companies, the real protagonist is the registry operator. Binky Moon, LLC — a subsidiary of Donuts Inc. — has managed .productions since its delegation in 2014. This is not a community-led TLD; it's a commercial venture, one of dozens that Donuts operates. The company's registry platform is designed to churn out new TLDs efficiently, which explains why .productions shares its backend with sibling TLDs like .business and .cafe. For registrants, this means the infrastructure is reliable, but the TLD lacks a distinct identity beyond its dictionary meaning.
The 2012 Round's Generic Gambit
The 2012 new gTLD round was a gold rush for generic terms, and .productions is a textbook example. ICANN's delegated strings list records .productions as a standard gTLD, not a brand TLD. Unlike a brand-specific domain like .google or .bmw, .productions was meant to be used by anyone — ideally anyone in the business of making things, from video to events. But the reality is grittier: the TLD competes with cheaper, more established options. Its positioning is niche, relying on the word's resonance with creative professionals who missed the boat on their perfect .com and are willing to pay a premium for a domain that says 'we do stuff.'
A Wide Pricing Spread: From Bargain to Premium
The registrar market for .productions reflects its uneven demand. With about 42 registrars carrying it, prices vary widely. At the low end, Spaceship offers introductory pricing at about $5.89, making it accessible for a quick project. But renewal costs can climb to $34.36, and some registrars charge as much as $59.99. That spread is typical for a Donuts TLD: cheap to grab, less predictable to keep. For a media company or an agency, the renewal price matters more than the first-year discount, so shopping around is essential. The wide range also hints at the TLD's lack of a strong resale market — unlike .com, you can't assume a .productions domain will appreciate.
Sibling Rivalry: .productions in the Donuts Family
Donuts operates a portfolio of TLDs that often blur together, and .productions is one of several creative-industry options. Its siblings include .cafe, .church, and .coach — each targeting a different niche. But the closest competitor is .codes, which appeals to developers, and .business, which covers commercial ventures. .productions is positioned for the arts, media, and entertainment, but the lines are fuzzy. A digital agency might prefer .codes, while a startup might lean toward .business. This internal competition means .productions doesn't own its niche outright — it's one flavor among many, which can dilute its value for registrants seeking a domain that clearly signals their industry.