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Httpbin vs Hunter

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

APIHttpbinHEALTHY68HunterHEALTHY96
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d66.7%100%
Uptime · 30d65.0%100%
P50 · ms785362
P95 · ms2559859
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

Httpbin vs Hunter: common questions

Which is more reliable, Httpbin or Hunter?

On our scheduled checks, Hunter leads on measured uptime — Httpbin at 66.7% versus Hunter 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, Httpbin or Hunter?

Hunter has the lower median latency in our checks — Httpbin responds in 785 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 Httpbin and Hunter need an API key?

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

Can I call Httpbin and Hunter from the browser?

Only Httpbin 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 Httpbin and Hunter free for commercial use?

Httpbin 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.