PhishStats vs FilterLists
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
PhishStats vs FilterLists: common questions
Which is more reliable, PhishStats or FilterLists?
On our scheduled checks, FilterLists leads on measured uptime — PhishStats at —% versus FilterLists 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 PhishStats and FilterLists need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — PhishStats is callable with no signup, and FilterLists is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call PhishStats and FilterLists from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call PhishStats and FilterLists from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are PhishStats and FilterLists free for commercial use?
PhishStats has unclear commercial terms, and FilterLists 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.