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 tierJsonWhois
Simple WHOIS API
JsonWhois provides a straightforward API for WHOIS lookups with JSON responses at budget-friendly pricing.
500 requests/month freePricing Comparison
| Pricing | Gandi API | JsonWhois |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | No free tier | 500 requests/month free |
| Paid Plans | Graduated A-E price rates | From $9/month |
| Enterprise | Up to 50% off at E rate | Contact for volume |
| TLD Coverage | 845 TLDs | 1,000+ TLDs |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Gandi API | JsonWhois |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Not Included | Limited |
| 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 JsonWhois if you need
- Simple, focused API
- Budget-friendly pricing
- Clean JSON responses
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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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