EmailRep vs PhishStats
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
EmailRep vs PhishStats: common questions
Which is more reliable, EmailRep or PhishStats?
On our scheduled checks, EmailRep leads on measured uptime — EmailRep at 100% versus PhishStats at 5.9% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, EmailRep or PhishStats?
PhishStats has the lower median latency in our checks — EmailRep responds in 277 ms versus PhishStats at 240 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
Do EmailRep and PhishStats need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — EmailRep is callable with no signup, and PhishStats is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call EmailRep and PhishStats from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call EmailRep and PhishStats from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are EmailRep and PhishStats free for commercial use?
EmailRep has unclear commercial terms, and PhishStats 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.