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 freeWhoxy
WHOIS history, reverse WHOIS, and bulk lookup API
Whoxy focuses on live WHOIS, historical WHOIS, reverse WHOIS, and batch lookup workflows for researchers, resellers, and brand-protection teams.
No recurring free tierPricing Comparison
| Pricing | HackerTarget | Whoxy |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | 50 requests/day free | No recurring free tier |
| Paid Plans | From $20/month | Pay-as-you-go from $2 |
| Enterprise | Custom plans available | Monthly and enterprise options |
| TLD Coverage | All domains supported | 1,595 TLDs |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | HackerTarget | Whoxy |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Included | Not Included |
| API Access | Included | Included |
| Bulk Operations | Limited | Included |
| Real-time Data | Included | Included |
| WHOIS Data | Limited | 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 HackerTarget if you need
- Security-focused toolset
- Subdomain discovery
- Affordable pricing
Choose Whoxy if you need
- Strong historical WHOIS and reverse WHOIS coverage
- Pay-as-you-go entry point for batch research
- Good fit for WHOIS-heavy investigations and reseller tools
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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