Overview
Domainr (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/monthNamecheap API
Domain Registrar API
Namecheap provides domain availability and management APIs for developers integrated with their registrar services.
Sandbox: FreePricing Comparison
| Pricing | Domainr (Fastly) | Namecheap API |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | RapidAPI: 10,000 requests/month | Sandbox: Free |
| Paid Plans | High-volume plans via Fastly | Production: Account qualification |
| Enterprise | Custom via Fastly | Reseller programs |
| TLD Coverage | ICANN-accredited global coverage | 400+ TLDs |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Domainr (Fastly) | Namecheap API |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Included | Limited |
| API Access | Included | Limited |
| Bulk Operations | Limited | Included |
| Real-time Data | Included | Included |
| WHOIS Data | Limited | Included |
| DNS Lookup | Not 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 Domainr (Fastly) if you need
- Backed by Fastly infrastructure
- Creative domain suggestions
- Lower-volume option via RapidAPI
Choose Namecheap API if you need
- Competitive domain pricing
- Well-documented XML API
- Good for resellers
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