Hunter alternative
Hunter is the category brand. Most teams searching this page already know them. The honest difference is price, credit expiry, and what 'verified' means.
Hunter is the category brand. Most teams searching this page already know them. The honest difference is price, credit expiry, and what 'verified' means.
Where we win
- Lower published cost per 1,000
- Credits do not expire after 12 months
- Mailbox-level verification, catch-alls free
Where Hunter wins
- Domain search and a huge public index
- Chrome extension and brand recognition
- Free tools with years of authority
Pricing notes
12 months. €209 / 25,000 credits
Their cheapest published rate: $9.03 per 1,000. Ours: $3.49 per 1,000, using the same methodology.
Figures read from Hunter’s pricing page on 2 September 2026. Checked-on date for our comparison table: 2 September 2026.
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