FullHunt vs SniffCat
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
FullHunt vs SniffCat: common questions
Which is more reliable, FullHunt or SniffCat?
On our scheduled checks, FullHunt leads on measured uptime — FullHunt at 100% versus SniffCat at 83.3% 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 SniffCat?
SniffCat has the lower median latency in our checks — FullHunt responds in 334 ms versus SniffCat at 290 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 SniffCat need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — FullHunt uses an API key and SniffCat uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call FullHunt and SniffCat from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call FullHunt and SniffCat 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 SniffCat free for commercial use?
FullHunt has unclear commercial terms, and SniffCat allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.