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HTTPie vs Hunter

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

APIHTTPieHEALTHY96HunterHEALTHY96
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms272362
P95 · ms2016859
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
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

HTTPie vs Hunter: common questions

Which is more reliable, HTTPie or Hunter?

Both are neck-and-neck — HTTPie 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, HTTPie or Hunter?

HTTPie has the lower median latency in our checks — HTTPie responds in 272 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 HTTPie and Hunter need an API key?

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

Can I call HTTPie and Hunter from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call HTTPie and Hunter from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are HTTPie and Hunter free for commercial use?

HTTPie 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.