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FakerAPI vs Hunter

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

APIFakerAPINEW—HunterNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no keyFree tier — key may be required
Rate limit60 req/window · 59 remainingUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

FakerAPI vs Hunter: common questions

Which is more reliable, FakerAPI or Hunter?

On our scheduled checks, Hunter leads on measured uptime — FakerAPI 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 FakerAPI and Hunter need an API key?

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

Can I call FakerAPI and Hunter from the browser?

Only FakerAPI is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Hunter needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are FakerAPI and Hunter free for commercial use?

FakerAPI 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.