Emailvalidation vs HackerNews
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Emailvalidation vs HackerNews: common questions
Which is more reliable, Emailvalidation or HackerNews?
On our scheduled checks, HackerNews leads on measured uptime — Emailvalidation at —% versus HackerNews 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 Emailvalidation and HackerNews need an API key?
HackerNews needs no key, while Emailvalidation requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for HackerNews first.
Can I call Emailvalidation and HackerNews from the browser?
Yes — both Emailvalidation and HackerNews send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are Emailvalidation and HackerNews free for commercial use?
Emailvalidation has unclear commercial terms, and HackerNews 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.