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Authentication vs FullHunt

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIAuthenticationNEW—FullHuntNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Authentication vs FullHunt: common questions

Which is more reliable, Authentication or FullHunt?

On our scheduled checks, FullHunt leads on measured uptime — Authentication at —% versus FullHunt 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 Authentication and FullHunt need an API key?

Authentication needs no key, while FullHunt requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Authentication first.

Can I call Authentication and FullHunt from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Authentication and FullHunt from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are Authentication and FullHunt free for commercial use?

Authentication has unclear commercial terms, and FullHunt 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.