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 queriesHackerTarget
Security Testing & DNS Reconnaissance
HackerTarget provides security-focused DNS tools including subdomain discovery, reverse DNS, vulnerability scanning, and attack surface analysis.
50 requests/day freePricing Comparison
| Pricing | Censys | HackerTarget |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Community tier with limited monthly queries | 50 requests/day free |
| Paid Plans | Individual plans from $100/month | From $20/month |
| Enterprise | Custom team and enterprise plans | Custom plans available |
| TLD Coverage | Full IPv4/IPv6 coverage | All domains supported |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Censys | HackerTarget |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Limited | Included |
| API Access | Included | Included |
| Bulk Operations | Included | Limited |
| Real-time Data | Included | Included |
| WHOIS Data | Limited | Limited |
| 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 HackerTarget if you need
- Security-focused toolset
- Subdomain discovery
- Affordable pricing
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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