FullHunt vs PhishStats

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%5.9%
Uptime · 30d100%1.7%
P50 · ms334240
P95 · ms1156352
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished20 req/window · 19 remaining · resets 50
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

FullHunt vs PhishStats: common questions

Which is more reliable, FullHunt or PhishStats?

On our scheduled checks, FullHunt leads on measured uptime — FullHunt 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, FullHunt or PhishStats?

PhishStats has the lower median latency in our checks — FullHunt responds in 334 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 FullHunt and PhishStats need an API key?

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

Can I call FullHunt and PhishStats from the browser?

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

FullHunt 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.