DocForge vs Hunter

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

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

DocForge vs Hunter: common questions

Which is more reliable, DocForge or Hunter?

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

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

Can I call DocForge and Hunter from the browser?

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

Are DocForge and Hunter free for commercial use?

DocForge has unclear commercial terms, and Hunter 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.