2026 guide

JsonWhois alternatives

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

Why switch from JsonWhois?

JsonWhois 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 JsonWhois 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 DNS records alongside WHOIS results
You want SSL and email security checks alongside WHOIS
You need bulk lookup support for larger lists
You want valuation and brand monitoring on top of WHOIS

Who should stay with JsonWhois

Stay with JsonWhois if you only need WHOIS and availability lookups returned as JSON.

Side-by-side comparison: DomScan vs JsonWhois

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

JsonWhois

Simple WHOIS API

JsonWhois provides an API for WHOIS lookups with JSON responses.

250 WHOIS calls/month and 500 availability calls/month

Pricing comparison

Pricing	DomScan	JsonWhois
Free tier	Free: 10,000 credits/month	250 WHOIS calls/month and 500 availability calls/month
Paid plans	Pay-as-you-go from $10	WHOIS from $0.0085/call after the free allowance
Enterprise	Custom pricing	Published volume rate reaches $0.001/call above 100,000 calls
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	JsonWhois
Free tier	Included	Limited
API access	Included	Included
Bulk operations	Included	Limited
Real-time data	Included	Included
WHOIS data	Included	Included
DNS lookup	Included	Not included
Domain valuation	Included	Not included
Brand monitoring	Included	Not included
MCP/AI integration	Included	Not included

What JsonWhois offers

Simple, focused API
JSON responses
Free monthly allowance for WHOIS and availability calls

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 JsonWhois

Migrating from JsonWhois 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 JsonWhois 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 JsonWhois?

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 JsonWhois?

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.