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 tierIP2WHOIS
WHOIS API with IP2Location Integration
IP2WHOIS provides parsed WHOIS lookups, hosted-domain context, and ecosystem integrations for teams already using IP2Location services.
500 requests/month freePricing Comparison
| Pricing | Gandi API | IP2WHOIS |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | No free tier | 500 requests/month free |
| Paid Plans | Graduated A-E price rates | Paid plans from $39/month |
| Enterprise | Up to 50% off at E rate | Custom pricing available |
| TLD Coverage | 845 TLDs | 1,855 TLDs |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Gandi API | IP2WHOIS |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Not Included | Included |
| API Access | Included | Included |
| Bulk Operations | Included | Limited |
| Real-time Data | Included | Included |
| WHOIS Data | Included | Included |
| DNS Lookup | Included | Not Included |
| Domain Valuation | Not Included | Not 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 IP2WHOIS if you need
- Straightforward WHOIS lookup coverage
- Part of IP2Location ecosystem
- Useful alongside IP2Location data
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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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