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Hunter vs InternetDB API

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

APIHunterNEW—InternetDB APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
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

Hunter vs InternetDB API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Hunter or InternetDB API?

On our scheduled checks, InternetDB API leads on measured uptime — Hunter at —% versus InternetDB API at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Hunter and InternetDB API need an API key?

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

Can I call Hunter and InternetDB API from the browser?

Only InternetDB 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 Hunter and InternetDB API free for commercial use?

Hunter has unclear commercial terms, and InternetDB API 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.