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 tierSecurityTrails
DNS & Domain Intelligence for Security Research
SecurityTrails provides comprehensive DNS intelligence, passive DNS data, subdomain enumeration, and WHOIS history for security researchers and threat intelligence teams.
50 queries/month freePricing Comparison
| Pricing | Gandi API | SecurityTrails |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | No free tier | 50 queries/month free |
| Paid Plans | Graduated A-E price rates | Usage-based plans via sales |
| Enterprise | Up to 50% off at E rate | Custom enterprise plans |
| TLD Coverage | 845 TLDs | 320M+ domains indexed |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Gandi API | SecurityTrails |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Not Included | Limited |
| API Access | Included | Included |
| Bulk Operations | Included | Included |
| Real-time Data | Included | Included |
| WHOIS Data | Included | Included |
| DNS Lookup | Included | Included |
| Domain Valuation | Not Included | Not Included |
| Brand Monitoring | Not Included | Limited |
| 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 SecurityTrails if you need
- Massive passive DNS database
- Excellent subdomain enumeration
- Historical WHOIS and DNS 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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