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 tierWhoAPI
Established Domain Availability & WHOIS API
WhoAPI provides domain availability checking and WHOIS lookup APIs with a focus on accuracy and bulk operations.
10,000 welcome creditsPricing Comparison
| Pricing | Gandi API | WhoAPI |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | No free tier | 10,000 welcome credits |
| Paid Plans | Graduated A-E price rates | From $23/month |
| Enterprise | Up to 50% off at E rate | Custom enterprise plans |
| TLD Coverage | 845 TLDs | 1,500+ TLDs |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Gandi API | WhoAPI |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Limited |
| 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 WhoAPI if you need
- Established since 2011
- Comprehensive WHOIS parsing
- Good for bulk availability checks
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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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