.build Domain Registration India
.build is an open generic domain run by Plan Bee LLC since 18 January 2014 for anyone who makes things: construction-tech firms, BIM studios, manufacturers and software builders. Unlike .builders, it names the work, not the company. WebJi® charges ₹6,899 for the first year and ₹8,262 per renewal, before 18% GST.
For Indian construction-tech start-ups, design studios, prefab makers and developer tools choosing between the verb .build and the noun .builders.
INR billing
- Registration
- ₹6,899/yr
- Renewal
- ₹8,262/yr
- Term
- 1–10 yrs
- Billing
- INR + GST
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Last editorial update: 14 November 2026. Prices follow the dated sources on this page; checkout confirms current charges.
What is a .build domain?
.build is an open generic top-level domain for anyone who makes things — construction firms, AEC software companies, developers and manufacturers — run by Plan Bee LLC of Santa Monica, California. IANA delegated it on 18 January 2014. Its registry data is served through CentralNic’s RDAP platform, and the zone is DNSSEC-signed.
Plan Bee describes .build as “the top-level domain name for those who build”, and names four audiences: building and construction, architecture-engineering-construction (AEC) technology, tech companies and start-ups, and makers and manufacturers.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Generic TLD, open registration |
| Registry | Plan Bee LLC, 2800 28th St., Santa Monica, CA |
| Delegated | 18 January 2014 (report dated 16 January 2014) |
| Back-end data service | RDAP at rdap.centralnic.com/build; WHOIS at whois.nic.build |
| DNSSEC | Secure delegation |
| Registry site | about.build |
.build vs .builders — the verb and the noun
.build names the activity — what you are making — while .builders names the people or firm doing it. That makes .build the wider ending: it fits a software product, a hackathon or a factory as easily as a contractor, whereas .builders reads as a construction company or, in Indian usage, a real-estate developer.
| Point | .build | .builders |
|---|---|---|
| Grammar | Verb — the work or product | Noun — the company or trade |
| Registry | Plan Bee LLC (independent) | Binky Moon, LLC (Identity Digital) |
| Best audience | Construction tech, developers, makers, project launches | Contractors, home builders, flat developers |
| WebJi® year 1 / renewal | ₹6,899 / ₹8,262 | ₹4,562 / ₹4,846 |
Who in India should register .build?
The strongest Indian fits are construction-technology start-ups, BIM and structural-design studios, prefab and modular manufacturers, and developer tools that help people build software. For each, the verb describes the product better than a company label.
- Construction-tech SaaS in Bengaluru, Pune or Hyderabad — site.build for a project-tracking app.
- BIM and structural consultants — bimstudio.build for 3D models and clash reports.
- Prefab and steel-structure makers — modularhomes.build for factory-made cabins and warehouses.
- Developer tools and hackathons — ship.build or hack2027.build for a build-in-public product.
- Single landmark projects — a microsite such as techpark.build that tracks one development to completion.
How much does a .build domain cost in India?
A .build domain costs ₹6,899 for the first year and ₹8,262 per renewal year at WebJi®, before 18% GST. Three years therefore come to ₹23,423 before tax (₹6,899 + ₹8,262 + ₹8,262). Plan Bee also sells premium .build names at separate price levels; those appear before payment.
| Extension | First year (₹) | Renewal (₹/yr) | 3 years (₹) | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .build | ₹6,899 | ₹8,262 | ₹23,423 | Register → |
| .builders | ₹4,562 | ₹4,846 | ₹14,254 | Register → |
| .construction | ₹4,562 | ₹4,846 | ₹14,254 | Register → |
| .tech | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹13,200 | Register → |
Prices read from WebJi® billing on 14 November 2026; renewal applies to year two onward.
Does .build have registration restrictions?
No industry proof is required for .build; any Indian individual or company can register an available name. Plan Bee notes that most names are available “with certain exceptions”, meaning reserved and premium labels.
- Documents: none — no contractor licence, RERA number or GSTIN is checked to register.
- Registry policies: Plan Bee publishes its own terms and policies on about.build; abusive use can lead to suspension.
- Trademarks: a rival’s brand on .build can be challenged under UDRP.
Launching a project or product on .build
Because .build is often used for one product or project, many owners run it as a fast microsite pointing to the main company domain. A product page runs on shared hosting or WordPress hosting, and team@yourproduct.build on business email. At ₹8,262 a year to renew, keep auto-renew on; see the domain renewal guide.
Frequently asked questions
Who operates the .build registry?
Plan Bee LLC, based in Santa Monica, California, holds the .build registry under IANA’s record. Unlike most construction endings, it is not part of the Identity Digital portfolio, so its pricing and policies are set independently.
Is .build only for construction companies?
No. The registry markets it to builders, AEC technology firms, software companies and start-ups, and makers and manufacturers. Any business that describes its work as building can use it.
What are the five-year costs of .build and .builders?
Before 18% GST at WebJi®, .build costs ₹39,947 over five years (₹6,899 plus four renewals of ₹8,262), while .builders costs ₹23,946. The ₹16,001 gap is worth paying only if the verb suits your product better.
When was .build launched?
IANA’s delegation report for .build is dated 16 January 2014, and the zone has been live in the root since 18 January 2014, among the early delegations of ICANN’s new gTLD programme.
Does .build support DNSSEC?
Yes. IANA lists a secure delegation for .build, so you can sign your own domain once your DNS host supports DNSSEC.
Registry facts checked against IANA and about.build on 14 November 2026 · Reviewed by the WebJi® team, Jaipur.
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