Hunter uses a single, unified credit system across all tools for users on a All-in-one outreach platform plans.
The unified credit system streamlines credit management, enabling flexible allocation between searches and verifications.
Each action — whether you’re finding or verifying emails — uses a fixed number of credits based on the tool you’re using. There’s no need to manage separate Search and Verification credits.
Credits can be used across:
Hunter Discover (when finding emails)
If you run out, you can purchase extra credit packs or upgrade to a bigger plan from your Subscription section.
ℹ️ Data Platform plans use a separate credit system.
These API-focused plans provide Search credits and Verification credits, purchased independently. See: Data Platform Plans.
Credit usage by tool
The tables below summarize how many credits each action uses under All-in-one plans and Data Platform plans.
Tool | Functionality | All-in-one Plans | Data Platform Plans |
Reveal individual emails for a domain/company | 1 credit/email revealed | 1 Search credit/email | |
Find multiple emails per domain | 1 credit per 1–10 emails | 1 Search credit per 1–10 emails | |
Find an email from a name + domain | 1 credit/email found | 1 Search credit/email | |
Find emails in bulk | 1 credit/email found | 1 Search credit/email | |
Check email deliverability | 0.5 credits/verification | 1 Verification credit/verification | |
Verify emails in bulk | 0.5 credits/verification | 1 Verification credit/verification | |
Identify companies that match your ICP | Free to browse/save | Free and only available in the API | |
Automate lookups | Same as tools above | Same as tools above |
Good to know:
✅ No credits are used if Hunter can’t find or verify an email.
🔁 Duplicate requests (Email Finder, Verifier, Domain Search) made in the same billing period (monthly) or calendar month (yearly) won’t consume credits again.
↪ This doesn’t apply to bulk uploads — those will always use credits.
📥 Once an email is revealed in Domain Search, it’s saved to your account. You can access it again without using credits.
➕ Extra credit packs can be purchased at any time and are valid for 12 months.
Tool-specific usage details for All-in-one outreach plans
No credits are used to browse or save companies
Credits are used when finding emails:
1 credit per 1–10 emails found per domain via bulk search
1 credit per email revealed within a company profile
1 credit per email revealed
1 credit used to find up to 10 emails p/domain.
Example: A domain returns 52 emails, 6 credits will be used.
1 credit per email found
0.5 credits per email verified
No credits are used for emails with:
Unknown
Disposable status
API Credit Use
Domain Search endpoint: 1 credit per 1–10 emails per domain
Email Finder endpoint: 1 credit per email found
Email Verifier endpoint: 0.5 credits per verification
Enrichment API: 0.2 credit per enrichment
👉 If you're on a Data plan, the pricing will differ, you can refer to the table above and review the API costs for Data plans here.
Need help?
If you’re unsure how credits are being used or which plan fits your needs, feel free to contact us — we’re happy to help! If you're transitioning to the new Unified Credits system and have questions about your plan or unused credits, our team is available to assist.