Overview
ViewDNS
DNS, WHOIS, and Reverse Lookup Toolkit
ViewDNS.info offers a broad toolbox of DNS, reverse IP, reverse MX, WHOIS, and IP history lookups for investigators and operators.
Free web UIWhoAPI
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 | ViewDNS | WhoAPI |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Free web UI | 10,000 welcome credits |
| Paid Plans | API plans from $25/month | From $23/month |
| Enterprise | Professional and business API tiers | Custom enterprise plans |
| TLD Coverage | All major TLDs supported | 1,500+ TLDs |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | ViewDNS | WhoAPI |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Included | Limited |
| API Access | Included | Included |
| Bulk Operations | Limited | 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 ViewDNS if you need
- Free web-based tools
- Wide range of reverse lookup tools
- Fast to evaluate from the browser
Choose WhoAPI if you need
- Established since 2011
- Comprehensive WHOIS parsing
- Good for bulk availability checks
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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