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Hunter vs jsDelivr

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

APIHunterHEALTHY96jsDelivrHEALTHY98
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms362181
P95 · ms8591057
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree, no key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Hunter vs jsDelivr: common questions

Which is more reliable, Hunter or jsDelivr?

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

jsDelivr has the lower median latency in our checks — Hunter responds in 362 ms versus jsDelivr at 181 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 Hunter and jsDelivr need an API key?

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

Can I call Hunter and jsDelivr from the browser?

Only jsDelivr 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 jsDelivr free for commercial use?

Hunter has unclear commercial terms, and jsDelivr 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.