Overview
JsonWhois
Simple WHOIS API
JsonWhois provides a straightforward API for WHOIS lookups with JSON responses at budget-friendly pricing.
500 requests/month freeVirusTotal
Domain & URL Threat Intelligence
VirusTotal analyzes domains, URLs, and files for malware and malicious activity using 70+ antivirus engines and security tools.
500 requests/day freePricing Comparison
| Pricing | JsonWhois | VirusTotal |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | 500 requests/month free | 500 requests/day free |
| Paid Plans | From $9/month | Contact sales |
| Enterprise | Contact for volume | Premium API access |
| TLD Coverage | 1,000+ TLDs | All domains analyzed |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | JsonWhois | VirusTotal |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Limited | Included |
| API Access | Included | Included |
| Bulk Operations | Limited | Limited |
| Real-time Data | Included | Included |
| WHOIS Data | Included | Included |
| DNS Lookup | Not Included | Included |
| Domain Valuation | Not Included | Not Included |
| Brand Monitoring | Not Included | Limited |
| MCP/AI Integration | Not Included | Not Included |
Which is Better?
Choose JsonWhois if you need
- Simple, focused API
- Budget-friendly pricing
- Clean JSON responses
Choose VirusTotal if you need
- Industry-leading threat detection
- Google-owned reliability
- Generous free tier
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
Related Comparisons
Get Started with DomScan
10,000 free credits/month • No credit card required
Try DomScan Free
Or try our free tools first