EmailRep vs SniffCat

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%83.3%
Uptime · 30d100%83.3%
P50 · ms277290
P95 · ms751598
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedRetry-After: 24s
In directory since2026-07-052026-08-19
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EmailRep vs SniffCat: common questions

Which is more reliable, EmailRep or SniffCat?

On our scheduled checks, EmailRep leads on measured uptime — EmailRep at 100% versus SniffCat at 83.3% 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 SniffCat?

EmailRep has the lower median latency in our checks — EmailRep responds in 277 ms versus SniffCat at 290 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 SniffCat need an API key?

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

Can I call EmailRep and SniffCat from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call EmailRep and SniffCat 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 SniffCat free for commercial use?

EmailRep has unclear commercial terms, and SniffCat allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.