Overview
Shodan
Internet Exposure Search for Devices and Services
Shodan indexes internet-facing devices, banners, vulnerabilities, and exposed services, making it a strong complement to domain-focused threat tools.
Limited web accessVirusTotal
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 | Shodan | VirusTotal |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Limited web access | 500 requests/day free |
| Paid Plans | Membership $49 one-time, subscriptions from $69/month | Contact sales |
| Enterprise | Corporate and enterprise plans | Premium API access |
| TLD Coverage | Full internet coverage | All domains analyzed |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Shodan | VirusTotal |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Limited | Included |
| API Access | Included | Included |
| Bulk Operations | Included | Limited |
| 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 Shodan if you need
- Unmatched device discovery
- Well-known vulnerability and exposure workflows
- Strong API and alerting ecosystem
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
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