2026 guide

ZenRows alternatives

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

Why switch from ZenRows?

ZenRows 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 ZenRows 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

Developers combining fetch, extraction, batch, browser, and agent interfaces.
A basic request budget that ignores rendering and protected-request multipliers.
A standard request and a JavaScript or premium-proxy request consume different credits.
Map the current input, output, rendering mode, billing event, error behavior, and retention need before changing providers.

Who should stay with ZenRows

Developers combining fetch, extraction, batch, browser, and agent interfaces.

Side-by-side comparison: DomScan vs ZenRows

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

ZenRows

Fetch, Extract, Batch, browser sessions, and API, SDK, CLI, and MCP interfaces.

5,000 credits/month free plan

Pricing comparison

Pricing	DomScan	ZenRows
Free tier	Free: 10,000 credits/month	5,000 credits/month free plan
Paid plans	Pay-as-you-go from $10	$16/month for 45,000 credits on Build
Enterprise	Custom pricing	Custom plans with 400 to 1,000+ concurrency and SLA options
How usage is billed	Credits are charged per operation or item, and every endpoint publishes its credit cost.	A standard request and a JavaScript or premium-proxy request consume different credits.

Sources

Last updated: 2026-08-22

Feature comparison

Feature	DomScan	ZenRows
Free tier	Included	Included
API access	Included	Included
Bulk operations	Included	Included
Real-time data	Included	Included
MCP/AI integration	Included	Included

What ZenRows offers

Developers combining fetch, extraction, batch, browser, and agent interfaces.
Fetch, Extract, Batch, browser sessions, and API, SDK, CLI, and MCP interfaces.

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 ZenRows

Migrating from ZenRows 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 ZenRows 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 ZenRows?

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 ZenRows?

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.