Overview
DomainTools
Enterprise Domain Intelligence & Threat Research
DomainTools focuses on high-end security workflows with passive DNS, reputation scoring, historical data, and enterprise investigation products.
No free tierGandi API
European Registrar API with LiveDNS
Gandi pairs registrar automation with LiveDNS, certificates, and graduated reseller pricing that favors teams with meaningful annual volume.
No free tierPricing Comparison
| Pricing | DomainTools | Gandi API |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | No free tier | No free tier |
| Paid Plans | Custom enterprise contracts | Graduated A-E price rates |
| Enterprise | Annual platform subscriptions | Up to 50% off at E rate |
| TLD Coverage | Hundreds of millions of domains tracked | 845 TLDs |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | DomainTools | Gandi API |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Not Included | Not Included |
| API Access | Included | Included |
| Bulk Operations | Included | Included |
| Real-time Data | Included | Included |
| WHOIS Data | Included | Included |
| DNS Lookup | Included | Included |
| Domain Valuation | Included | Not Included |
| Brand Monitoring | Premium Only | Not Included |
| MCP/AI Integration | Not Included | Not Included |
Which is Better?
Choose DomainTools if you need
- Decades of historical WHOIS data
- Advanced threat intelligence
- Iris, DNSDB, and monitoring products
Choose Gandi API if you need
- ICANN-accredited registrar
- Free WHOIS privacy
- Strong LiveDNS and infrastructure tooling
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)
- ✓ 1,500+ TLDs supported
- ✓ MCP integration for AI assistants
- ✓ Domain valuation, brand monitoring, OSINT
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