Overview
Gandi 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 tierGoDaddy API
Domain Registrar API
GoDaddy provides domain availability and management APIs for customers with existing GoDaddy accounts and domain portfolios.
Requires $20/month min spendPricing Comparison
| Pricing | Gandi API | GoDaddy API |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | No free tier | Requires $20/month min spend |
| Paid Plans | Graduated A-E price rates | Included with domain purchases |
| Enterprise | Up to 50% off at E rate | Reseller programs available |
| TLD Coverage | 845 TLDs | 500+ TLDs |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Gandi API | GoDaddy API |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Not Included | Not Included |
| API Access | Included | Limited |
| Bulk Operations | Included | Included |
| Real-time Data | Included | Included |
| WHOIS Data | Included | Included |
| DNS Lookup | Included | Included |
| Domain Valuation | Not Included | Included |
| Brand Monitoring | Not Included | Not Included |
| MCP/AI Integration | Not Included | Not Included |
Which is Better?
Choose Gandi API if you need
- ICANN-accredited registrar
- Free WHOIS privacy
- Strong LiveDNS and infrastructure tooling
Choose GoDaddy API if you need
- Integrated with registration
- Largest domain registrar
- Bulk domain management
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- ✓ 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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