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Head-to-head · Domain Search Tools

DomainKits vs Fastly Domain Research API

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score DomainKits #4 in Domain Search Tools 7.7/10 Free plan · paid from $24.99/mo Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit DomainKits
Fastly Domain Research API #6 in Domain Search Tools 7.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Fastly

DomainKits leads on 0 checks, Fastly Domain Research API on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDomainKits · 7.7/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresFastly Domain Research API · 1 of 2

DomainKits scores higher on our rubric for domain search tools: 7.7 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.

On domain variations, Fastly Domain Research API gives you Advanced where DomainKits offers Basic. Fastly Domain Research API offers api access; DomainKits doesn't.

DomainKits is the better fit for teams needing deep research and integrations. Fastly Domain Research API is the better fit for developers needing precise availability APIs.

  • DomainKits fits best

    Teams needing deep research and integrations

  • Fastly Domain Research API fits best

    Developers needing precise availability APIs

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Side by side

Feature DomainKits 7.7/10 Visit ↗ Fastly Domain Research API 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.7 7.1
Ranking #4 in Domain Search Tools #6 in Domain Search Tools
Best for Teams needing deep research and integrations Developers needing precise availability APIs
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $24.99/mo Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Support Email, Tickets Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DomainKits 0/2 · Fastly Domain Research API 1/2
Bulk upload Not published Not published
API access — ✓ (best)
Specs
TLD count 1210 Not published
Bulk search limit 500 Not published
Domain variations Basic Advanced
Export options Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Searches TLD availability across 1,210 extensions
  • Covers new, active, aged, expired, deleted, and marketplace domains
  • Connects through REST API, TypeScript SDK, n8n, and AI tools
  • Registry-level availability checks for precise status results
  • Algorithmic suggestions with context-aware refinements
  • JSON responses with premium and aftermarket offer data
Cons
  • Paid access starts at $24.99 per month
  • REST API access begins with Premium and higher plans
  • Enterprise features require a custom plan
  • API-only access offers no standalone search interface
  • Usage is split across separate Suggest and Status meters
  • Estimated checks are less precise than registry-level checks
Our verdict

DomainKits is a web-based domain search and analysis toolkit for startups, brand builders, domain investors, brand-protection teams, researchers, and developers. It combines keyword and domain searches with WHOIS, DNS, safety, backlink,…

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Fastly Domain Research API is a programmatic domain discovery and availability service for developers building website builders, hosting platforms, CMS and ecommerce products, registrars, or branding workflows. Its Suggest method generates…

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  1. DomainKitsDomain Search Tools 7.7Free plan · paid from $24.99/mo
  2. Fastly Domain Research APIDomain Search Tools 7.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • DomainKits — where it wins

    • Searches TLD availability across 1,210 extensions
    • Covers new, active, aged, expired, deleted, and marketplace domains
    • Connects through REST API, TypeScript SDK, n8n, and AI tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid access starts at $24.99 per month
    • REST API access begins with Premium and higher plans
    • Enterprise features require a custom plan
  • Fastly Domain Research API — where it wins

    • Registry-level availability checks for precise status results
    • Algorithmic suggestions with context-aware refinements
    • JSON responses with premium and aftermarket offer data

    Where it doesn't

    • API-only access offers no standalone search interface
    • Usage is split across separate Suggest and Status meters
    • Estimated checks are less precise than registry-level checks
  • DomainKits7.7/10 · Free plan · paid from $24.99/mo

    Deep domain research with lifecycle coverage, AI access, and developer integrations.

    Visit DomainKitsFull verdict →
  • Fastly Domain Research API7.1/10 · Free plan

    A focused API for precise domain availability, suggestions, and aftermarket signals.

    Visit FastlyFull verdict →

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