Domainr (Fastly) vs Shodan - Domain API Comparison

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/month

Shodan

Internet Exposure Search for Devices and Services

Shodan indexes internet-facing devices, banners, vulnerabilities, and exposed services, making it a strong complement to domain-focused threat tools.

Limited web access

Pricing Comparison

Pricing	Domainr (Fastly)	Shodan
Free Tier	RapidAPI: 10,000 requests/month	Limited web access
Paid Plans	High-volume plans via Fastly	Membership $49 one-time, subscriptions from $69/month
Enterprise	Custom via Fastly	Corporate and enterprise plans
TLD Coverage	ICANN-accredited global coverage	Full internet coverage

Feature Comparison

Feature	Domainr (Fastly)	Shodan
Free Tier	Included	Limited
API Access	Included	Included
Bulk Operations	Limited	Included
Real-time Data	Included	Included
WHOIS Data	Limited	Limited
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 Shodan if you need

Unmatched device discovery
Well-known vulnerability and exposure workflows
Strong API and alerting ecosystem

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