PunchName is an investor-grade domain scanning platform that performs deep scans to uncover rare, brandable domains ahead of the market, designed for domain investors and startup founders.
What is PunchName?
PunchName is a domain scanning and valuation tool that takes keywords, patterns, or existing domain lists as input and outputs lists of available, brandable domains with multi-method verification. It runs as a web application at PunchName, and is developed by the Punchname team. The platform emphasizes speed, bulk processing, and clean results for serious domain research.
Key Features
- Bulk Scans — Scan up to 500,000 domains per month (Max plan) or pay-as-you-go with top-up credits.
- Multi-Mode Scanning — Choose from Standard Scan, Keyword Mode, Dictionary Mode (preset or custom uploads), Multi-TLD Scan, Pattern Filter (regex), and AI Naming mode.
- Smart Filters — Filter results by TLD, pattern, or other criteria to isolate high-potential names.
- Instant Export — Export clean results directly for further analysis.
- Double-Check — Additional verification step available on Pro and Max plans to reduce false positives.
- Email Notifications — Get notified when long scans complete.
- Concurrent Tasks — Run 1 (Basic) to 6 (Max) scans simultaneously to speed up research.
Who is it for?
- Domain investors — Use bulk scans and pattern filters to identify underpriced, brandable domains for resale.
- Startup founders — Find a memorable, available domain name for their company before competitors register it.
- Brand naming agencies — Generate hundreds of domain options for clients using regex and AI naming modes.
What can you do with PunchName?
- Domain flippers: Run bulk scans with custom TLDs and regex patterns to uncover domains with high resale potential, then export the list for valuation.
- Early-stage startups: Use Keyword Mode paired with AI Naming to brainstorm brandable names for a new product or service, checking availability instantly.
- Developers: Leverage Dictionary Mode with custom word lists to find short, code-friendly domains for projects or side hustles.
Pricing
PunchName offers a freemium model with monthly passes and top-up credits. The Basic plan is $0/month with 0 monthly credits (pay-as-you-go), 1 concurrent task, and standard queue priority. The Pro plan at $49/month includes 50,000 monthly credits, 3 concurrent tasks, priority queue, custom TLD entry, and email notifications. The Max plan at $99/month includes 500,000 monthly credits, 6 concurrent tasks, highest queue priority, and a 50% top-up bonus. Top-up credits (e.g., 10k credits for $10) never expire. See full details at PunchName pricing.
How does PunchName work?
Users input keywords, domains, or patterns, select a scan mode (e.g., Keyword, Dictionary, Regex), and run the scan. The platform checks domain availability using WHOIS and evaluates brand potential via algorithmic scoring and multilingual checks. Results are displayed with filters and can be exported instantly for further analysis. Start scanning at PunchName scan page.
