Overview
Censys
Internet Intelligence and Attack Surface Platform
Censys delivers internet-wide scanning, certificate intelligence, and external attack surface discovery for security teams and researchers.
Community tier with limited monthly queriesGandi API
European Registrar API with LiveDNS
Gandi pairs registrar automation with LiveDNS, certificates, and graduated reseller pricing that favors teams with meaningful annual volume.
No free tierPricing Comparison
| Pricing | Censys | Gandi API |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Community tier with limited monthly queries | No free tier |
| Paid Plans | Individual plans from $100/month | Graduated A-E price rates |
| Enterprise | Custom team and enterprise plans | Up to 50% off at E rate |
| TLD Coverage | Full IPv4/IPv6 coverage | 845 TLDs |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Censys | Gandi API |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Limited | Not Included |
| API Access | Included | Included |
| Bulk Operations | Included | Included |
| Real-time Data | Included | Included |
| WHOIS Data | Limited | Included |
| DNS Lookup | Included | Included |
| Domain Valuation | Not Included | Not Included |
| Brand Monitoring | Not Included | Not Included |
| MCP/AI Integration | Not Included | Not Included |
Which is Better?
Choose Censys if you need
- Comprehensive internet scanning
- Certificate and asset intelligence
- External attack surface discovery
Choose Gandi API if you need
- ICANN-accredited registrar
- Free WHOIS privacy
- Strong LiveDNS and infrastructure tooling
Consider DomScan Instead
DomScan offers the best of both worlds with comprehensive features and developer-friendly pricing.
- ✓ Free tier: 10,000 credits/month (no credit card)
- ✓ 1,500+ TLDs supported
- ✓ MCP integration for AI assistants
- ✓ Domain valuation, brand monitoring, OSINT
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