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.
Free Novice account with limited web lookups; no APIWhoisXML API
Enterprise Domain, IP & DNS Intelligence
WhoisXML API offers product-specific WHOIS, DNS, IP, and threat data packages plus annual enterprise bundles for research, fraud, and security teams.
500 WHOIS queries, no card requiredPricing Comparison
| Pricing | DomainTools | WhoisXML API |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Free Novice account with limited web lookups; no API | 500 WHOIS queries, no card required |
| Paid Plans | $99/month individual membership, web access only | $30/month for 2,000 WHOIS queries |
| Enterprise | API and enterprise access are custom priced | $3,600/month for 2 million queries; unlimited custom |
| TLD Coverage | Hundreds of millions of domains tracked | 7,500+ TLDs |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | DomainTools | WhoisXML API |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Not Included | Limited |
| 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 | Premium Only |
| MCP/AI Integration | Included | Included |
Which is Better?
Choose DomainTools if you need
- Decades of historical WHOIS data
- Advanced threat intelligence
- Iris, DNSDB, and monitoring products
Choose WhoisXML API if you need
- Very broad domain and infrastructure coverage
- Historical WHOIS, DNS, and threat data
- Enterprise packages for security workflows
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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