Overview
Dynadot API
Registrar API for Bulk Investors and Resellers
Dynadot offers REST and legacy APIs with 120+ actions covering registration, transfers, DNS, aftermarket workflows, and bulk investor tooling.
Regular tier: free API accessGandi 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 | Dynadot API | Gandi API |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Regular tier: free API access | No free tier |
| Paid Plans | Bulk: $500+/year spend | Graduated A-E price rates |
| Enterprise | Super bulk: $5,000+/year spend | Up to 50% off at E rate |
| TLD Coverage | 500+ TLDs | 845 TLDs |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Dynadot API | Gandi API |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Not Included | Not Included |
| API Access | Limited | Included |
| Bulk Operations | Included | Included |
| Real-time Data | Included | Included |
| WHOIS Data | Included | Included |
| DNS Lookup | Limited | Included |
| Domain Valuation | Included | Not Included |
| Brand Monitoring | Not Included | Not Included |
| MCP/AI Integration | Not Included | Not Included |
Which is Better?
Choose Dynadot API if you need
- Excellent for domain investors
- Low-cost domain pricing
- 120+ domain and aftermarket actions
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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