Why Switch from Firecrawl?
Firecrawl 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 Firecrawl 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 turning pages or documents into Markdown or structured context.
- A workload that needs only a simple raw fetch with no extraction or crawl controls.
- Credits vary by page, search, browser minute, interaction, and advanced output.
- Map the current input, output, rendering mode, billing event, error behavior, and retention need before changing providers.
Who Should Stay with Firecrawl
Teams turning pages or documents into Markdown or structured context.
Side-by-Side Comparison: DomScan vs Firecrawl
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/monthFirecrawl
Scrape, crawl, map, search, extraction, parsing, and agent-oriented public web workflows.
1,000 credits each month on the free plan, with no card requiredPricing Comparison
| Pricing | DomScan | Firecrawl |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Free: 10,000 credits/month | 1,000 credits each month on the free plan, with no card required |
| Paid Plans | Pay-as-you-go from $10 | $16/month billed yearly for 5,000 pages on Hobby |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Custom plan with support, SLA, security, and volume terms |
| How usage is billed | Credits are charged per operation or item, and every endpoint publishes its credit cost. | Credits vary by page, search, browser minute, interaction, and advanced output. |
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Feature Comparison
| Feature | DomScan | Firecrawl |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Included | Included |
| API Access | Included | Included |
| Bulk Operations | Included | Included |
| Real-time Data | Included | Included |
| MCP/AI Integration | Included | Included |
Where Firecrawl Excels
- Teams turning pages or documents into Markdown or structured context.
- Scrape, crawl, map, search, extraction, parsing, and agent-oriented public web workflows.
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 Firecrawl
Migrating from Firecrawl 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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