Overview
SecurityTrails
DNS & Domain Intelligence for Security Research
SecurityTrails provides comprehensive DNS intelligence, passive DNS data, subdomain enumeration, and WHOIS history for security researchers and threat intelligence teams.
50 queries/month freeWhoisFreaks
WHOIS & DNS Intelligence API
WhoisFreaks offers WHOIS lookup, DNS records, and domain intelligence APIs with a focus on historical data and reverse lookups.
100 requests/day freePricing Comparison
| Pricing | SecurityTrails | WhoisFreaks |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | 50 queries/month free | 100 requests/day free |
| Paid Plans | Usage-based plans via sales | From $19/month |
| Enterprise | Custom enterprise plans | Custom enterprise plans |
| TLD Coverage | 320M+ domains indexed | 1,200+ TLDs |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | SecurityTrails | WhoisFreaks |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Limited | 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 | Limited | Limited |
| MCP/AI Integration | Not Included | Not Included |
Which is Better?
Choose SecurityTrails if you need
- Massive passive DNS database
- Excellent subdomain enumeration
- Historical WHOIS and DNS data
Choose WhoisFreaks if you need
- Historical WHOIS data
- Reverse WHOIS lookups
- Good free tier (100/day)
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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