Overview
VirusTotal
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 freeWhoisXML API
Enterprise Domain, IP & DNS Intelligence
WhoisXML API offers product-specific WHOIS, DNS, IP, and threat data packages plus annual enterprise bundles for research, fraud, and security teams.
Complimentary credits after signupPricing Comparison
| Pricing | VirusTotal | WhoisXML API |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | 500 requests/day free | Complimentary credits after signup |
| Paid Plans | Contact sales | Product-specific subscriptions |
| Enterprise | Premium API access | Enterprise annual subscriptions |
| TLD Coverage | All domains analyzed | 7,500+ TLDs |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | VirusTotal | WhoisXML API |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Included | Limited |
| API Access | Included | Included |
| Bulk Operations | Limited | Included |
| Real-time Data | Included | Included |
| WHOIS Data | Included | Included |
| DNS Lookup | Included | Included |
| Domain Valuation | Not Included | Not Included |
| Brand Monitoring | Limited | Premium Only |
| MCP/AI Integration | Not Included | Not Included |
Which is Better?
Choose VirusTotal if you need
- Industry-leading threat detection
- Google-owned reliability
- Generous free tier
Choose WhoisXML API if you need
- Very broad domain and infrastructure coverage
- Historical WHOIS, DNS, and threat data
- Enterprise packages for security workflows
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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