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 for up to 10 emails p/domain or company name | |
Find multiple emails per domain | 1 credit per 1–10 emails | 1 Search credit for up to 10 emails p/domain or company name | |
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 | |
Hunter API (find or verify emails) | Automate lookups | Same as tools above | Same as tools above |
Hunter API (enrichment endpoints) | Enrich emails or domains | 0.2 credit / enriched email or domain | 1 Search credit / enriched email or domain |
Good to know:
✅ No credits are used if Hunter can’t find or verify an email or when sending emails via the Email Sequences tool.
🔁 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.
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.