FishyMails vs Hunter.io — verification-first, no annual lock-in
Hunter.io is primarily an email-finding tool with verification as an add-on. FishyMails is verification-first: email, phone (HLR) and IP reputation in one API, monthly free credits, no annual contract required.
| Feature | FishyMails | Hunter.io |
|---|---|---|
| Email verification | ||
| Phone verification (HLR) | ||
| IP reputation & fraud | ||
| One unified API | ||
| Free credits every month | 100 / mo | 25 / mo |
| Starter price / 1k emails | $2.90 | $34+ |
| At 100k emails | $0.005 | custom |
| Realtime verify latency | <300ms | ~600ms |
| Bulk & CSV | ||
| GDPR / EU processing | ||
| No annual contract lock-in |
Prices are indicative starter/scale pack rates from each vendor's public pricing page at time of writing. Check each vendor for current terms.
Hunter's core is prospecting; verification is billed on top.
FishyMails is month-to-month. Hunter's best rates require annual plans.
100/month vs Hunter's 25/month verification credits.
Pick FishyMails if you need real-time signup-fraud prevention. Pick Hunter.io if your main workflow is prospecting and finding new email addresses.
100 free credits every month — run your real signup form through FishyMails and compare the results yourself.