Vertical Communications Services vs. WhoisXML API Enterprise API and Data Feed Packages

In general, the enterprise APIs are relevant for organizations that need access to various and compatible sources of domain and IP intelligence for a large number of queries. That is opposed to using each product in the packages separately, which is also possible but less advantageous when scaling up use. Similarly, the enterprise feed packages are useful for users who want access to various types of domain and IP data but prefer to avoid API calls. Users who only need access to one type of said data, however, may prefer not to use the package.

• The APIs connect to massive WHOIS, IP geolocation, netblocks, and DNS databases, allowing us to scan an enormous chunk of the Internet for potentially harmful IP addresses and domains.
• Email Verification API, in particular, is useful for us. It helps us avoid dealing with potential threat actors using fake or disposable email addresses.
• The databases are results of at least a decade of crawling the Web for all relevant data. Careful parsing and structuring also make them easier to feed as threat intelligence and marketing data sources for our existing solutions.
• Domain Reputation API is also useful as it immediately lets us know if a domain or IP can be trusted or not just based on its reputation score. Deep technical know-how is not required.

• Like most WHOIS sources, a lot of the new records have been redacted for privacy. That sometimes poses problems but the access to historical records helps somewhat.

We had specific questions on certain APIs and their role as part of the package we chose, and we received detailed answers from the support team within 24 hours. We didn't need major support for other aspects so far but we are aware who to contact should the need be moving forward.

• The ability to cross-check data makes our own info more valuable and accurate
• Enterprise packages are available at a cheaper price than their individual counterparts.
• Can't hardly think of a minus, data is well-parsed and easy to use.