Hunter vs Render API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Hunter vs Render API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Hunter or Render API?
On our scheduled checks, Render API leads on measured uptime — Hunter at —% versus Render 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 Render API need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Hunter uses an API key and Render API 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 Render API from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Hunter and Render API from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Hunter and Render API free for commercial use?
Hunter has unclear commercial terms, and Render 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.