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Head-to-head · Reverse WHOIS Search Tools

WhoisXML API Reverse WHOIS vs DomainTools Reverse WHOIS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score WhoisXML API Reverse WHOIS #1 in Reverse WHOIS Search Tools 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit WhoisXML API

WhoisXML API Reverse WHOIS leads on 1 check, DomainTools Reverse WHOIS on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreWhoisXML API Reverse WHOIS · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly WhoisXML API Reverse WHOIS

WhoisXML API Reverse WHOIS scores higher on our rubric for reverse whois search tools: 9.4 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

WhoisXML API Reverse WHOIS offers free plan; DomainTools Reverse WHOIS doesn't.

WhoisXML API Reverse WHOIS is the better fit for broad, flexible reverse-WHOIS investigations. DomainTools Reverse WHOIS is the better fit for threat-intelligence professionals.

  • WhoisXML API Reverse WHOIS fits best

    Broad, flexible reverse-WHOIS investigations

  • DomainTools Reverse WHOIS fits best

    Threat-intelligence professionals

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Side by side

Feature WhoisXML API Reverse WHOIS 9.4/10 Visit ↗ DomainTools Reverse WHOIS 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.6
Ranking #1 in Reverse WHOIS Search Tools #6 in Reverse WHOIS Search Tools
Best for Broad, flexible reverse-WHOIS investigations Threat-intelligence professionals
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Free plan $995/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 14 integrations 12 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Enterprise
Features WhoisXML API Reverse WHOIS 6/6 · DomainTools Reverse WHOIS 6/6
Person/name search ✓ ✓
Organization search ✓ ✓
Email search ✓ ✓
Historical records ✓ ✓
Bulk search ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
Result limit 10000 results Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Searches names, organizations, emails, phones, and postal addresses
  • Combines historical records, date filters, and exact or fuzzy matching
  • Supports REST API access, JSON/XML output, and pagination beyond 10,000 records
  • Search by email, company, organization or registrant name
  • Supports current and historical WHOIS records
  • API access and integrations with major security platforms
Cons
  • Search requests allow up to four included and four excluded terms
  • Paid usage follows a DRS-credit model with one credit per request
  • Its focus is WHOIS-linked domain discovery rather than broader investigation workflows
  • No free plan includes Reverse WHOIS searches
  • Individual Membership has limited monthly searches
  • Enterprise access is sold separately from individual plans
Our verdict

WhoisXML API Reverse WHOIS searches WHOIS records to find domains connected to owner names, organization names, email addresses, phone numbers, or postal addresses. It supports both current and historical records, making it relevant to…

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DomainTools Reverse WHOIS helps investigators find domains connected by shared registration information. Searches can use an email address, company or organization name, or registrant or contact name. It supports current and historical…

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  1. WhoisXML API Reverse WHOISReverse WHOIS Search Tools 9.4Free plan
  2. DomainTools Reverse WHOISReverse WHOIS Search Tools 8.6Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • WhoisXML API Reverse WHOIS — where it wins

    • Searches names, organizations, emails, phones, and postal addresses
    • Combines historical records, date filters, and exact or fuzzy matching
    • Supports REST API access, JSON/XML output, and pagination beyond 10,000 records

    Where it doesn't

    • Search requests allow up to four included and four excluded terms
    • Paid usage follows a DRS-credit model with one credit per request
    • Its focus is WHOIS-linked domain discovery rather than broader investigation workflows
  • DomainTools Reverse WHOIS — where it wins

    • Search by email, company, organization or registrant name
    • Supports current and historical WHOIS records
    • API access and integrations with major security platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan includes Reverse WHOIS searches
    • Individual Membership has limited monthly searches
    • Enterprise access is sold separately from individual plans

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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