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Head-to-head · Domain Search Tools

Fastly Domain Research API vs APIVerve Domain Availability API

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Fastly Domain Research API #6 in Domain Search Tools 7.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Fastly
APIVerve Domain Availability API #8 in Domain Search Tools 6.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit APIVerve

Fastly Domain Research API leads on 0 checks, APIVerve Domain Availability API on 0, and 2 are 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 scoreFastly Domain Research API · 7.1/10
  • Free planboth

Fastly Domain Research API scores higher on our rubric for domain search tools: 7.1 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

On domain variations, Fastly Domain Research API gives you Advanced where APIVerve Domain Availability API offers None.

Fastly Domain Research API is the better fit for developers needing precise availability APIs. APIVerve Domain Availability API is the better fit for workflow builders needing batch domain checks.

  • Fastly Domain Research API fits best

    Developers needing precise availability APIs

  • APIVerve Domain Availability API fits best

    Workflow builders needing batch domain checks

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Side by side

Feature Fastly Domain Research API 7.1/10 Visit ↗ APIVerve Domain Availability API 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.1 6.9
Ranking #6 in Domain Search Tools #8 in Domain Search Tools
Best for Developers needing precise availability APIs Workflow builders needing batch domain checks
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Support Docs Email, Community, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Fastly Domain Research API 1/2 · APIVerve Domain Availability API 1/2
Bulk upload Not published Not published
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
TLD count Not published Not published
Bulk search limit Not published 200
Domain variations Advanced None
Export options Not published Multiple
Our review
Pros
  • Registry-level availability checks for precise status results
  • Algorithmic suggestions with context-aware refinements
  • JSON responses with premium and aftermarket offer data
  • Batch requests support up to 200 domain lookups per call.
  • REST, GraphQL, MCP, SDKs, and an embeddable form broaden access.
  • Integrates with Zapier, Make, n8n, and other automation platforms.
Cons
  • 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
  • The Free plan allows 100 credits monthly and requires attribution.
  • Registrar details are limited to paid plans.
  • Domain-variation searches are not included.
Our verdict

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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APIVerve Domain Availability API checks whether domain names are available for registration or already taken. It is aimed at developers, workflow builders, naming teams, and businesses creating domain registration, management, brand…

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  1. Fastly Domain Research APIDomain Search Tools 7.1Free plan
  2. APIVerve Domain Availability APIDomain Search Tools 6.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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
  • APIVerve Domain Availability API — where it wins

    • Batch requests support up to 200 domain lookups per call.
    • REST, GraphQL, MCP, SDKs, and an embeddable form broaden access.
    • Integrates with Zapier, Make, n8n, and other automation platforms.

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan allows 100 credits monthly and requires attribution.
    • Registrar details are limited to paid plans.
    • Domain-variation searches are not included.
  • Fastly Domain Research API7.1/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit FastlyFull verdict →
  • APIVerve Domain Availability API6.9/10 · Free plan

    A flexible domain-checking API with batch lookups, automation integrations, and multiple access methods.

    Visit APIVerveFull verdict →

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