Overview
DNSlytics
Reverse DNS Analytics and Tracking Code Discovery
DNSlytics emphasizes reverse lookups, tracking-code pivots, and DNS research, with a newer API v2 beta focused on datasets.
Limited free calls; API access capped at 2,500 requests/dayHost.io
Domain Intelligence and Technology Detection API
Host.io focuses on technology fingerprints, related-domain discovery, DNS data, and web market intelligence rather than registrar workflows.
1,000 requests/monthPricing Comparison
| Pricing | DNSlytics | Host.io |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Limited free calls; API access capped at 2,500 requests/day | 1,000 requests/month |
| Paid Plans | €79 one-time for 10,000 credits | $99/month for 10,000 requests |
| Enterprise | €1,399 one-time for 1 million credits | $999+/month for 500,000+ requests |
| TLD Coverage | All TLDs supported | Top 10M domain dataset |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | DNSlytics | Host.io |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Limited | Limited |
| API Access | Included | Included |
| Bulk Operations | Included | Included |
| Real-time Data | Included | Included |
| WHOIS Data | Limited | Limited |
| DNS Lookup | Included | Included |
| Domain Valuation | Not Included | Not Included |
| Brand Monitoring | Limited | Included |
| MCP/AI Integration | Not Included | Not Included |
Which is Better?
Choose DNSlytics if you need
- Generous 2,500-request daily free tier
- Tracking code discovery
- Comprehensive reverse lookups
Choose Host.io if you need
- Technology stack detection
- Related domains discovery
- Strong tie-in with the IPinfo ecosystem
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)
- ✓ 1,100+ TLDs supported
- ✓ MCP integration for AI assistants
- ✓ Domain valuation, brand monitoring, OSINT
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