Overview
Namecheap API
Domain Registrar API
Namecheap provides domain availability and management APIs for developers integrated with their registrar services.
Sandbox: FreeWhoAPI
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 | Namecheap API | WhoAPI |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Sandbox: Free | 10,000 welcome credits |
| Paid Plans | Production: Account qualification | From $23/month |
| Enterprise | Reseller programs | Custom enterprise plans |
| TLD Coverage | 400+ TLDs | 1,500+ TLDs |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Namecheap API | WhoAPI |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Limited | Limited |
| API Access | Limited | 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 Namecheap API if you need
- Competitive domain pricing
- Well-documented XML API
- Good for resellers
Choose WhoAPI if you need
- Established since 2011
- Comprehensive WHOIS parsing
- Good for bulk availability checks
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