Overview
DNSimple
Registrar API with DNS Hosting & Automation
DNSimple combines registrar operations, DNS hosting, certificates, and automation in a polished REST API aimed at teams managing domains end-to-end.
Solo: $0.50/zone/month + query feesDomainr (Fastly)
Fastly-backed Domain Search API
Domainr is now part of Fastly. The original standalone API is deprecated, while Fastly and RapidAPI packages still cover search, status, and suggestion workflows.
RapidAPI: 10,000 requests/monthPricing Comparison
| Pricing | DNSimple | Domainr (Fastly) |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Solo: $0.50/zone/month + query fees | RapidAPI: 10,000 requests/month |
| Paid Plans | Teams: $29/month + $0.50/zone | High-volume plans via Fastly |
| Enterprise | Custom enterprise discounts | Custom via Fastly |
| TLD Coverage | 500+ TLDs | ICANN-accredited global coverage |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | DNSimple | Domainr (Fastly) |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Limited | Included |
| API Access | Included | Included |
| Bulk Operations | Included | Limited |
| Real-time Data | Included | Included |
| WHOIS Data | Included | Limited |
| DNS Lookup | Included | Not Included |
| Domain Valuation | Not Included | Not Included |
| Brand Monitoring | Not Included | Not Included |
| MCP/AI Integration | Not Included | Not Included |
Which is Better?
Choose DNSimple if you need
- Full registrar with API
- Excellent documentation
- SSL certificate automation
Choose Domainr (Fastly) if you need
- Backed by Fastly infrastructure
- Creative domain suggestions
- Lower-volume option via RapidAPI
Consider DomScan Instead
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- ✓ 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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