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urlscan.io vs PhishTank: catalog facts
urlscan.ioPhishTank
Freemium

Basic scanning is free, with paid plans for heavier or commercial use.

Free

Free to search, submit and use the API; registration is free.

Web, Browser extension Web
  • Screenshot of the page without visiting it yourself
  • Records every network request the page makes
  • Community verification of reported phishing URLs
  • Free API for developers
  • Advanced use requires a paid plan
  • Scans are processed by a third-party service
  • Only covers phishing sites that someone has reported
  • Submitting and verifying require a free account
Web application, Browser extension Web application, Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.