isMalicious leads on 9 of 11 compared capabilities
2 shared — full breakdown in the table below
Quick verdict
Choose URLhaus for a free, focused malware URL feed. Choose isMalicious for unified IP, domain, URL, and hash reputation with multi-source confidence scoring, STIX/TAXII, CVE data, and API-first automation beyond URL blocklists alone.
isMalicious
Real-time threat intelligence API with multi-source correlation, CVE intelligence, ransomware tracking, and dark web monitoring.
Best for: Automated threat intelligence at scale
URLhaus
URLhaus is a free community project from abuse.ch that tracks malware distribution URLs. Security teams download CSV blocklists or query the API for known-bad URLs — but it covers URLs only, with no unified IP/domain reputation API or enterprise enrichment platform.
Best for: Free malware URL blocklist ingestion
Feature Comparison
| Feature | isMalicious | URLhaus |
|---|---|---|
| Malware URL blocklist | ||
| IP reputation API | ||
| Domain reputation API | ||
| File hash analysis | Partial | |
| Multi-source confidence scoring | ||
| Bulk API (1K+ indicators) | Limited | |
| STIX/TAXII export | ||
| Ransomware tracking | ||
| CVE intelligence (CVSS, EPSS, KEV) | ||
| Streaming threat feed | ||
| Free tier available |
Every row above is backed by live data — see it on your own indicators.
Run a free reportURLhaus — Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Free malware URL blocklist
- Fast community reporting
- Simple CSV/API export
- Trusted abuse.ch brand
Limitations
- URL/malware focus only — no IP reputation API
- No domain WHOIS or DNS enrichment
- No CVE or ransomware intelligence
- No STIX/TAXII enterprise feeds
- No confidence scoring across configured sources
Pricing
URLhaus
Free (community project)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does isMalicious include URLhaus data?
Yes. URLhaus and other abuse.ch feeds contribute to isMalicious URL and malware IOC coverage, weighted alongside configured professional sources in the confidence scoring engine.
Is URLhaus enough for enterprise firewall blocking?
URLhaus excels at malware URLs but does not provide IP blocklists, domain reputation, STIX/TAXII at scale, or enrichment APIs. Enterprise teams typically combine URLhaus with a platform like isMalicious for full-stack automation.
Which is better for SOC automation?
isMalicious. It offers REST APIs, bulk checks, webhooks, SIEM connectors, and STIX/TAXII designed for automated pipelines — not just static URL CSV downloads.
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