Gandi API vs Host.io

Gandi API vs Host.io

Domain API Comparison

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 tier

Host.io

Domain Intelligence and Technology Detection API

Host.io focuses on technology fingerprints, related-domain discovery, DNS data, and web market intelligence rather than registrar workflows.

1,000 requests/month free

Pricing Comparison

Pricing	Gandi API	Host.io
Free Tier	No free tier	1,000 requests/month free
Paid Plans	Graduated A-E price rates	Plans from $99/month
Enterprise	Up to 50% off at E rate	Custom enterprise plans
TLD Coverage	845 TLDs	Top 10M domain dataset

Feature Comparison

Feature	Gandi API	Host.io
Free Tier	Not Included	Limited
API Access	Included	Included
Bulk Operations	Included	Included
Real-time Data	Included	Included
WHOIS Data	Included	Limited
DNS Lookup	Included	Included
Domain Valuation	Not Included	Not Included
Brand Monitoring	Not Included	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 Host.io if you need

Technology stack detection
Related domains discovery
Strong tie-in with the IPinfo ecosystem

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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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