FilterLists vs FullHunt
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
FilterLists vs FullHunt: common questions
Which is more reliable, FilterLists or FullHunt?
On our scheduled checks, FullHunt leads on measured uptime — FilterLists at 98.0% versus FullHunt at 100% 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, FilterLists or FullHunt?
FullHunt has the lower median latency in our checks — FilterLists responds in 357 ms versus FullHunt at 334 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 FilterLists and FullHunt need an API key?
FilterLists needs no key, while FullHunt requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for FilterLists first.
Can I call FilterLists and FullHunt from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call FilterLists and FullHunt from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are FilterLists and FullHunt free for commercial use?
FilterLists has unclear commercial terms, and FullHunt 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.