Why Switch from Browserless?
Browserless is a solid domain API provider, but it's not the only option. Whether you're looking for better pricing, more features, or simply want to explore what else is available - you've come to the right place.
We compare the key differences between Browserless and its alternatives. DomScan is one option for teams that value a recurring free tier, a broad toolkit, and remote MCP access.
Common Reasons to Switch
- Teams automating JavaScript-heavy pages or existing browser clients.
- Content-only extraction that does not need a browser runtime.
- Browser time rounds in fixed blocks, with separate proxy and CAPTCHA unit rules.
- Map the current input, output, rendering mode, billing event, error behavior, and retention need before changing providers.
Who Should Stay with Browserless
Teams automating JavaScript-heavy pages or existing browser clients.
Side-by-Side Comparison: DomScan vs Browserless
DomScan
DomScan is a developer-first domain intelligence platform offering real-time availability checks, RDAP data, domain valuation, and AI integration via MCP.
Free: 10,000 credits/monthBrowserless
Managed Chrome, WebKit, and Firefox sessions with BrowserQL, Puppeteer, Playwright, REST, and proxy options.
1,000 browser units each month with two concurrent browsersPricing Comparison
| Pricing | DomScan | Browserless |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Free: 10,000 credits/month | 1,000 browser units each month with two concurrent browsers |
| Paid Plans | Pay-as-you-go from $10 | $25/month billed yearly for 20,000 units on Prototyping |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Custom private deployment, concurrency, and compliance options |
| How usage is billed | Credits are charged per operation or item, and every endpoint publishes its credit cost. | Browser time rounds in fixed blocks, with separate proxy and CAPTCHA unit rules. |
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | DomScan | Browserless |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Included | Included |
| API Access | Included | Included |
| Bulk Operations | Included | Limited |
| Real-time Data | Included | Included |
| MCP/AI Integration | Included | Included |
Where Browserless Excels
- Teams automating JavaScript-heavy pages or existing browser clients.
- Managed Chrome, WebKit, and Firefox sessions with BrowserQL, Puppeteer, Playwright, REST, and proxy options.
DomScan Advantages
- Free tier with 10,000 credits/month - no credit card required
- 1,100+ TLDs backed by live RDAP coverage
- MCP integration for AI assistants like Claude
- Domain valuation, brand monitoring, and OSINT tools
- Modern REST API with JSON responses
Switching from Browserless
Migrating from Browserless to DomScan is straightforward. DomScan uses standard REST endpoints with JSON responses and predictable authentication.
Quick example:
# Check domain availability with DomScan
curl "https://domscan.net/v1/status?name=example&tlds=com,net,org" \
-H "X-API-Key: your-api-key"
# Response
{
"name": "example",
"results": [
{ "domain": "example.com", "available": false, "source": "rdap" },
{ "domain": "example.net", "available": false, "source": "rdap" },
{ "domain": "example.org", "available": false, "source": "rdap" }
]
}
Frequently Asked Questions
DomScan uses standard REST APIs with JSON responses, making migration straightforward. Most integrations can be updated in minutes by changing the endpoint URL and adjusting the response parsing.
DomScan offers a generous free tier of 10,000 credits/month with no credit card required. For most use cases, DomScan provides better value with transparent pay-as-you-go pricing.
DomScan covers availability, WHOIS/RDAP, DNS, valuation, monitoring, and security workflows. Feature depth differs by provider, so compare the endpoints and limits your integration needs.
DomScan provides public documentation and email support. Contact us before purchase if you need contractual support or service commitments.
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