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Hunter vs Random Profiles

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

APIHunterNEW—Random ProfilesNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Hunter vs Random Profiles: common questions

Which is more reliable, Hunter or Random Profiles?

On our scheduled checks, Random Profiles leads on measured uptime — Hunter at —% versus Random Profiles 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 Random Profiles need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Hunter uses an API key and Random Profiles uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call Hunter and Random Profiles from the browser?

Only Random Profiles 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 Random Profiles free for commercial use?

Hunter has unclear commercial terms, and Random Profiles 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.