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 tierRDAP API
RDAP-first domain, IP, and ASN lookup API
RDAP API centers on RDAP lookups for domains, IP ranges, and ASNs for teams that want structured registration data without buying a larger intelligence platform.
Trial accessPricing Comparison
| Pricing | Gandi API | RDAP API |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | No free tier | Trial access |
| Paid Plans | Graduated A-E price rates | Usage-based API plans |
| Enterprise | Up to 50% off at E rate | Higher-volume options |
| TLD Coverage | 845 TLDs | RDAP-enabled registries |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Gandi API | RDAP API |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RDAP API if you need
- Focused RDAP experience for domains, IPs, and ASNs
- Cleaner fit for modern registration-data workflows
- Good option for teams that do not need a huge platform
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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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