Abstract Email Validation vs YADG
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Abstract Email Validation vs YADG: common questions
Which is more reliable, Abstract Email Validation or YADG?
On our scheduled checks, YADG leads on measured uptime — Abstract Email Validation at —% versus YADG at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do Abstract Email Validation and YADG need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Abstract Email Validation uses an API key and YADG uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call Abstract Email Validation and YADG from the browser?
Only Abstract Email Validation is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. YADG needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Abstract Email Validation and YADG free for commercial use?
Abstract Email Validation has unclear commercial terms, and YADG has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.