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Hunter vs Sodeom Search API

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

APIHunterHEALTHY96Sodeom Search APIHEALTHY34
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%56.9%
Uptime · 30d100%63.3%
P50 · ms3624551
P95 · ms8594959
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedRetry-After: 60s
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Hunter vs Sodeom Search API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Hunter or Sodeom Search API?

On our scheduled checks, Hunter leads on measured uptime — Hunter at 100% versus Sodeom Search API at 56.9% 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 Sodeom Search API?

Hunter has the lower median latency in our checks — Hunter responds in 362 ms versus Sodeom Search API at 4551 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 Sodeom Search API need an API key?

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

Can I call Hunter and Sodeom Search API from the browser?

Only Sodeom Search 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 Sodeom Search API free for commercial use?

Hunter has unclear commercial terms, and Sodeom Search 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.