VerdictIQ vs DomainTools Iris.
DomainTools Iris is built around WHOIS-driven domain profiling, brand monitoring and investigator pivots. VerdictIQ scores domains with a named behavioral signal taxonomy and a deterministic API contract.
Last updated 2026-05-23. Based on publicly available documentation; verify current behavior with each vendor.
DomainTools vs VerdictIQ, capability by capability.
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| Feature | VerdictIQDeterministic decision engine | DomainToolsDomain enrichment & WHOIS risk |
|---|---|---|
| Primary strength | Behavioral signal scoring | WHOIS-driven domain profiling |
| Best-fit scenarios | SOAR gates, pre-reputation signals, free-tier pilots | Domain deep-dive, brand and typosquat monitoring |
| IOC coverage | Domains, IPs, CIDR, ASN, file hash | Domains Some IP context |
| Scoring method | Multi-source signal fusion WHOIS + DNS + HTTP + relational + popularity → 0–100 | WHOIS-weighted Risk Score Proximity + threat profile |
| Reproducible score | Yes | Subject to model updates |
| Explainability | Named signals + evidence | WHOIS profile fields + tags |
| Newly-activated detection | Yes, multi-source signals | Yes, WHOIS-based |
| Pre-hoc verdict | Pre-hoc verdict | Post-hoc lookup |
| Live-data scoring | Recomputed live | Periodic refresh |
| Behavioral analysis | DNS, crawl, relational | Infra profiling |
| Campaign mapping | Relational clustering | Guided pivots |
| AI analyst narrative | VerdictIQ AI | No |
| Decision verification | Bulk replay | No |
| Response shape | Single decision-grade JSON | Iris profile JSON |
| Bulk API | /enrich_bulk | Enterprise API |
| SOAR JSON | Native recommended_action | Yes, well-documented |
| MSSP / multi-tenant | Tenant-scoped API keys | Enterprise contracts |
| Headless API | Yes | No, Iris UI is primary |
| Data retention | No IOC retention Cache TTL only | Long-tail historical WHOIS |
| Pricing | Free tier, usage-based | Enterprise, quote-based |
| Brand monitoring | Not in scope | Yes, native module |
| Bottom line | A reproducible 0-100 verdict your SOAR can branch on. | WHOIS depth and brand monitoring for the analyst. |
Common questions.
Does VerdictIQ replace DomainTools Iris?
No. DomainTools Iris is the strongest surface for WHOIS investigation. VerdictIQ is automation-led with deterministic per-signal scoring. Many teams run both.
Does VerdictIQ do brand and typosquat monitoring?
No. Brand monitoring is not in scope for VerdictIQ. DomainTools or a dedicated brand-monitoring product is the right tool.
How does pricing compare to Iris?
DomainTools is enterprise quote-based. VerdictIQ is usage-based with a free tier; see pricing for current limits.
Does VerdictIQ expose a Risk Score equivalent?
Yes: a deterministic 0–100 risk_score with risk_level and recommended_action. The firing signals are returned alongside the score.
Can I run both in the same playbook?
Yes. A common pattern uses VerdictIQ to gate the action and DomainTools to enrich the case for the analyst when needed.
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