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Hunter vs NetworkCalc

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

APIHunterHEALTHY96NetworkCalcHEALTHY91
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms362448
P95 · ms8593976
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree public API, no key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Hunter vs NetworkCalc: common questions

Which is more reliable, Hunter or NetworkCalc?

On our scheduled checks, Hunter leads on measured uptime — Hunter at 100% versus NetworkCalc at 99.02% 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, Hunter or NetworkCalc?

Hunter has the lower median latency in our checks — Hunter responds in 362 ms versus NetworkCalc at 448 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 NetworkCalc need an API key?

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

Can I call Hunter and NetworkCalc from the browser?

Only NetworkCalc 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 NetworkCalc free for commercial use?

Hunter has unclear commercial terms, and NetworkCalc 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.