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FullHunt vs Portscan

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

APIFullHuntHEALTHY97PortscanHEALTHY98
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms317225
P95 · ms1256734
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

FullHunt vs Portscan: common questions

Which is more reliable, FullHunt or Portscan?

Both are neck-and-neck — FullHunt and Portscan each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, FullHunt or Portscan?

Portscan has the lower median latency in our checks — FullHunt responds in 317 ms versus Portscan at 225 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 Portscan need an API key?

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

Can I call FullHunt and Portscan from the browser?

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

Are FullHunt and Portscan free for commercial use?

FullHunt has unclear commercial terms, and Portscan 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.