isMalicious + VirusTotal
Multi-engine file and URL scanner. isMalicious consumes this source and correlates it with others — this page explains what that adds, and when to go to the source directly.
VirusTotal is one of the sources isMalicious aggregates
We are not a replacement for VirusTotal, and the table below is not a scoreboard. isMalicious ingests or queries VirusTotal alongside other sources and returns a single weighted verdict. Rows where isMalicious shows a capability VirusTotal does not are usually capabilities of the aggregation layer, not evidence that our data on VirusTotal's own specialty is better. For VirusTotal's primary use case, go to VirusTotal.
Quick verdict
Choose isMalicious for API-first threat intelligence with multi-source correlation, CVE data, and ransomware tracking. Choose VirusTotal for one-off manual file and url analysis.
isMalicious
Real-time threat intelligence API with multi-source correlation, CVE intelligence, and ransomware leak-site tracking.
Best for: Automated threat intelligence at scale
VirusTotal
VirusTotal aggregates results from 70+ antivirus engines and URL scanners to provide a manual threat analysis tool. It is widely used for ad-hoc investigation of suspicious files and URLs.
Best for: One-off manual file and URL analysis
Feature Comparison
| Feature | isMalicious | VirusTotal |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time IP reputation API | Partial | |
| Domain reputation API | ||
| URL scanner | ||
| File hash analysis | ||
| Bulk API (1K+ indicators) | Limited | |
| Streaming threat feed | ||
| Ransomware leak-site tracking | ||
| CVE intelligence (CVSS, EPSS, KEV) | ||
| STIX/TAXII export | ||
| Blocklist download | ||
| NRD (newly registered domain) feed | ||
| Free tier available |
Every row above is backed by live data — see it on your own indicators.
Run a free reportVirusTotal — Strengths & Limitations
- 70+ AV engines
- File hash analysis
- Community comments
- Free manual lookups
- Rate-limited API (4 requests/min on free)
- No real-time blocklist exports
- No bulk streaming feed
- No ransomware tracking
- No CVE intelligence
- Manual-first UX, not automation-first
Pricing
VirusTotal
Free (limited), API from $0–$10K+/month (enterprise)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is isMalicious better than VirusTotal for API use?
isMalicious is purpose-built for API-first threat intelligence with no rate limit friction, bulk operations, and real-time streaming feeds. VirusTotal excels at manual file analysis with 70+ AV engines but is not tuned for automated, high-volume API workflows.
Does isMalicious check VirusTotal data?
Yes. VirusTotal is one of the sources isMalicious aggregates and weights in its confidence scoring engine alongside 16+ other threat intelligence feeds.
Which is better for SOC teams?
isMalicious is better suited for SOC automation — it offers SIEM enrichment APIs, bulk indicator checks, streaming webhooks, and listings for Cortex / TheHive, IntelOwl, and OpenCTI. VirusTotal is better for analyst-driven manual investigation.
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