OSINTverse vs SecurityTrails
Current DNS and subdomains from the index teams already trust — without buying a SecurityTrails plan for a one-off check.
SecurityTrails is the DNS and passive-DNS name people reach for: current records, subdomain inventories, and (on paid plans) WHOIS, reverse lookups, and history. SearchIn’s integration uses the current-DNS and first-page subdomain surface so you can run a one-off check per query. That is honest about coverage. OSINTverse does not pretend to unlock the whole SecurityTrails catalogue. It puts that DNS snapshot next to Whoxy, WhoisXML, and Shodan on a prepaid desk.
SecurityTrails remains the DNS index. OSINTverse is how you pull a current record and subdomain page without a vendor plan, then continue the case in WHOIS and host intel.
What SecurityTrails is great at
- Current A, AAAA, MX, NS, and TXT records with first-seen dates and shared-IP context
- Subdomain inventories that map a hostname’s attack surface
- A DNS dataset that security and OSINT teams already treat as canonical
- Paid plans that go much further — WHOIS, reverse, history — when you contract them directly
SecurityTrails vs OSINTverse
Structural access and workflow — not invented list prices for SecurityTrails.
| SecurityTrails directly | Through OSINTverse | |
|---|---|---|
| Getting started | SecurityTrails gates WHOIS, reverse lookups, and historical data behind paid plans; free keys cover current DNS and a first page of subdomains. | Sign in, top up from $10, and run SecurityTrails the same minute — no vendor contract, seat, or sales call. |
| What a query costs | Plan, credit pack, or contract pricing set by the vendor and paid up front. | Pay per query from your prepaid balance — SecurityTrails starts at $0.50 for domain lookups, with the exact price shown before you run it. |
| Failed lookups | Handled under the vendor's own credit and refund policy. | Automatically refunded to your wallet — a search that fails upstream after billing is not charged. |
| Output format | A vendor-specific response shape you normalise and render yourself. | Normalised result panels plus the raw JSON, returned by the same POST /v1/search contract as every other integration. |
| Cross-source work | Copy-paste between vendor dashboards to follow a lead into another dataset. | Results join one investigation graph, so you can pivot an entity into any of the other 11 integrations in a click. |
| Running it for a team | Per-seat or per-account access, billed and administered per analyst. | One shared team wallet with roles, provider allowlists, enforced MFA, and audit history — no per-seat fee. |
| Volume work | Script the vendor API yourself, including retries, polling, and rate handling. | Bulk search takes up to 50 queries across selected providers in one submission (max 100 jobs), with per-job status and partial-failure handling. |
What OSINTverse adds
- A one-off DNS and subdomain check per query — no SecurityTrails plan to buy for a single hostname
- Filterable DNS and subdomain panels next to WHOIS and breach results
- Subdomain hits become graph nodes you can pivot into Whoxy, WhoisXML, or Shodan
- WhoisXML and Whoxy cover WHOIS so you are not blocked when this integration stays on the current-DNS surface
- Failed empty lookups refund automatically
What every SearchIn query inherits
When to pick which
Stay with SecurityTrails when it is the right tool. Use SearchIn when the desk around it matters.
SearchIn prices for SecurityTrails
USD per query on OSINTverse. Full rates are on pricing.
SecurityTrails
Integration page| Input type | Price |
|---|---|
| Domaindomain | $0.50 |
Frequently asked questions
Is OSINTverse a SecurityTrails alternative?
Only for current DNS and a first page of subdomains, billed per query. OSINTverse is not a substitute for SecurityTrails paid surfaces. Historical DNS, reverse WHOIS, and reverse IP belong on a direct SecurityTrails plan — or on Whoxy / WhoisXML through SearchIn where we wrap those jobs.
Why run SecurityTrails through OSINTverse?
When you need a current DNS snapshot inside a mixed investigation without standing up another vendor key. Pair it with Whoxy or WhoisXML for registration data and Shodan for banners.
Does SearchIn include SecurityTrails historical DNS?
No. This integration is current DNS and the first page of subdomains. That limit is documented on the integration page so you do not spend a query expecting history.
When should I buy SecurityTrails directly?
Whenever you need the paid catalogue — history, reverse lookups, WHOIS, or high daily volume. SearchIn is the on-ramp for current DNS on a multi-source desk.
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