Overview
HackerTarget
Security Testing & DNS Reconnaissance
HackerTarget provides security-focused DNS tools including subdomain discovery, reverse DNS, vulnerability scanning, and attack surface analysis.
50 requests/day freeHost.io
Domain Intelligence and Technology Detection API
Host.io focuses on technology fingerprints, related-domain discovery, DNS data, and web market intelligence rather than registrar workflows.
1,000 requests/month freePricing Comparison
| Pricing | HackerTarget | Host.io |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | 50 requests/day free | 1,000 requests/month free |
| Paid Plans | From $20/month | Plans from $99/month |
| Enterprise | Custom plans available | Custom enterprise plans |
| TLD Coverage | All domains supported | Top 10M domain dataset |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | HackerTarget | Host.io |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Included | Limited |
| API Access | Included | Included |
| Bulk Operations | Limited | Included |
| Real-time Data | Included | Included |
| WHOIS Data | Limited | Limited |
| DNS Lookup | Included | Included |
| Domain Valuation | Not Included | Not Included |
| Brand Monitoring | Not Included | Included |
| MCP/AI Integration | Not Included | Not Included |
Which is Better?
Choose HackerTarget if you need
- Security-focused toolset
- Subdomain discovery
- Affordable pricing
Choose Host.io if you need
- Technology stack detection
- Related domains discovery
- Strong tie-in with the IPinfo ecosystem
Consider DomScan Instead
DomScan offers the best of both worlds with comprehensive features and developer-friendly pricing.
- ✓ 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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