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GitHub REST API vs Hunter

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

APIGitHub REST APIHEALTHY90HunterHEALTHY96
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms568362
P95 · ms2671859
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

GitHub REST API vs Hunter: common questions

Which is more reliable, GitHub REST API or Hunter?

Both are neck-and-neck — GitHub REST API and Hunter 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, GitHub REST API or Hunter?

Hunter has the lower median latency in our checks — GitHub REST API responds in 568 ms versus Hunter at 362 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 GitHub REST API and Hunter need an API key?

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

Can I call GitHub REST API and Hunter from the browser?

Only GitHub REST API 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 GitHub REST API and Hunter free for commercial use?

GitHub REST API 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.