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Head-to-head · WHOIS Lookup Tools

WhoisDataCenter vs Whoxy

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score WhoisDataCenter #1 in WHOIS Lookup Tools 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Try WhoisDataCenter
Whoxy #3 in WHOIS Lookup Tools 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Whoxy

WhoisDataCenter leads on 1 check, Whoxy on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreWhoisDataCenter · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly WhoisDataCenter
  • Most featuresWhoxy · 3 of 3

WhoisDataCenter scores higher on our rubric for whois lookup tools: 9.4 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

WhoisDataCenter offers free plan; Whoxy doesn't.

WhoisDataCenter is the better fit for investigators needing current and historical WHOIS. Whoxy is the better fit for large-scale WHOIS API and dataset buyers.

  • WhoisDataCenter fits best

    Investigators needing current and historical WHOIS

  • Whoxy fits best

    Large-scale WHOIS API and dataset buyers

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Side by side

Feature WhoisDataCenter 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Whoxy 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.0
Ranking #1 in WHOIS Lookup Tools #3 in WHOIS Lookup Tools
Best for Investigators needing current and historical WHOIS Large-scale WHOIS API and dataset buyers
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — $10/unit one-time
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Email · 24/7
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features WhoisDataCenter 1/3 · Whoxy 3/3
Bulk lookup Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Historical WHOIS ✓ ✓
RDAP support Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
API access Full Full
Monthly lookup limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Export formats CSV, JSON XML, JSON, CSV, SQL
Our review
Pros
  • Historical WHOIS records support domain research over time.
  • Reverse lookup searches multiple registrant and DNS identifiers.
  • APIs, lifecycle feeds, and CSV/JSON delivery support workflows.
  • Bulk lookups support up to 100,000 domains per request
  • Current, historical, and reverse WHOIS search options
  • XML, JSON, CSV, and SQL delivery for bulk results
Cons
  • Free query allowances vary by lookup product.
  • Larger databases and recurring feeds are sold separately.
  • Its broad data offering may exceed simple lookup needs.
  • No general free plan
  • Prepaid query packages focus on API volume rather than simple lookups
  • Database and lifecycle datasets add separate offerings to evaluate
Our verdict

WhoisDataCenter is a domain-intelligence service for cybersecurity teams, brand-protection agencies, researchers, legal teams, businesses, and other data-driven organizations. It combines current WHOIS lookups with historical records,…

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Whoxy provides hosted WHOIS services for developers, investigators, domain researchers, and organizations working with structured domain-registration data. Its product scope covers current WHOIS lookups with parsed fields, historical…

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  1. WhoisDataCenterWHOIS Lookup Tools 9.4Free plan
  2. WhoxyWHOIS Lookup Tools 9.0Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • WhoisDataCenter — where it wins

    • Historical WHOIS records support domain research over time.
    • Reverse lookup searches multiple registrant and DNS identifiers.
    • APIs, lifecycle feeds, and CSV/JSON delivery support workflows.

    Where it doesn't

    • Free query allowances vary by lookup product.
    • Larger databases and recurring feeds are sold separately.
    • Its broad data offering may exceed simple lookup needs.
  • Whoxy — where it wins

    • Bulk lookups support up to 100,000 domains per request
    • Current, historical, and reverse WHOIS search options
    • XML, JSON, CSV, and SQL delivery for bulk results

    Where it doesn't

    • No general free plan
    • Prepaid query packages focus on API volume rather than simple lookups
    • Database and lifecycle datasets add separate offerings to evaluate

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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