Domainr (Fastly) vs Whoxy - 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

Whoxy

WHOIS history, reverse WHOIS, and bulk lookup API

Whoxy focuses on live WHOIS, historical WHOIS, reverse WHOIS, and batch lookup workflows for researchers, resellers, and brand-protection teams.

No recurring free tier

Pricing Comparison

Pricing	Domainr (Fastly)	Whoxy
Free Tier	RapidAPI: 10,000 requests/month	No recurring free tier
Paid Plans	High-volume plans via Fastly	Pay-as-you-go from $2
Enterprise	Custom via Fastly	Monthly and enterprise options
TLD Coverage	ICANN-accredited global coverage	1,595 TLDs

Feature Comparison

Feature	Domainr (Fastly)	Whoxy
Free Tier	Included	Not Included
API Access	Included	Included
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	Limited
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 Whoxy if you need

Strong historical WHOIS and reverse WHOIS coverage
Pay-as-you-go entry point for batch research
Good fit for WHOIS-heavy investigations and reseller tools

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