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 tierWhoisXML API
Enterprise Domain, IP & DNS Intelligence
WhoisXML API offers product-specific WHOIS, DNS, IP, and threat data packages plus annual enterprise bundles for research, fraud, and security teams.
Complimentary credits after signupPricing Comparison
| Pricing | Gandi API | WhoisXML API |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | No free tier | Complimentary credits after signup |
| Paid Plans | Graduated A-E price rates | Product-specific subscriptions |
| Enterprise | Up to 50% off at E rate | Enterprise annual subscriptions |
| TLD Coverage | 845 TLDs | 7,500+ TLDs |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Gandi API | WhoisXML API |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Premium Only |
| 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 WhoisXML API if you need
- Very broad domain and infrastructure coverage
- Historical WHOIS, DNS, and threat data
- Enterprise packages for security workflows
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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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