2026 guide

DNSlytics alternatives

Whether you are frustrated with pricing, missing features, or just exploring options, we will help you find the right fit.

Why switch from DNSlytics?

DNSlytics is one of several domain API providers. Whether you're looking for different pricing, other features, or just want to see what else is available, you're in the right place.

We compare the key differences between DNSlytics 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

You need availability checks, which DNSlytics lacks
You want WHOIS and availability data in the same API
You want WHOIS depth and valuation
You want typosquatting and brand monitoring workflows

Who should stay with DNSlytics

Stay with DNSlytics if reverse DNS and tracking-code pivots suit your research.

Side-by-side comparison: DomScan vs DNSlytics

DomScan

Modern domain intelligence API

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/month

DNSlytics

Reverse DNS analytics and tracking code discovery

DNSlytics emphasizes reverse lookups, tracking-code pivots, and DNS research.

Limited free calls; API access capped at 2,500 requests/day

Pricing comparison

Pricing	DomScan	DNSlytics
Free tier	Free: 10,000 credits/month	Limited free calls; API access capped at 2,500 requests/day
Paid plans	Pay-as-you-go from $10	€79 one-time for 10,000 credits
Enterprise	Custom pricing	€1,399 one-time for 1 million credits
How usage is billed	Credits are charged per operation or item, and every endpoint publishes its credit cost.	Credits, pages, requests, records, compute units, subscriptions, and browser-time blocks are not interchangeable.

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Last updated: 2026-07-29

Feature comparison

Feature	DomScan	DNSlytics
Free tier	Included	Limited
API access	Included	Included
Bulk operations	Included	Included
Real-time data	Included	Included
WHOIS data	Included	Limited
DNS lookup	Included	Included
Domain valuation	Included	Not included
Brand monitoring	Included	Limited
MCP/AI integration	Included	Not included

What DNSlytics offers

API access of up to 2,500 requests/day
Tracking code discovery
Reverse lookup tools

DomScan advantages

Free tier of 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 DNSlytics

Migrating from DNSlytics 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

How easy is it to switch from DNSlytics to DomScan?

DomScan uses standard REST APIs with JSON responses. Migrating usually means changing the endpoint URL, the authentication header, and the response parsing.

Is DomScan cheaper than DNSlytics?

DomScan has a free tier of 10,000 credits/month with no credit card required, and paid usage is pay-as-you-go. Compare the published rates and billing units for the workloads you run.

Does DomScan have all the features of DNSlytics?

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.

What support options does DomScan offer?

DomScan provides public documentation and email support. Contact us before purchase if you need contractual support or service commitments.