Hunter uses a single, unified credit system across all tools.
Previously, users had separate Search and Verification credits, which have now been transitioned into this unified system for enhanced flexibility and simplicity in credit management.
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.
Credit usage by tool
Tool | Functionality | Credits Used |
Reveal individual emails for a domain/company | 1 credit per email revealed | |
Find multiple emails per domain in bulk | 1 credit for up to 10 emails per domain | |
Find an email from a name and company or domain | 1 credit per email found | |
Find emails in bulk from name and company/domain lists | 1 credit per email found | |
Check if an email address is valid/deliverable | 0.5 credits per email verified | |
Verify emails in bulk | 0.5 credits per email verified | |
Identify companies that match your ICP | No credits to find/save companies | |
Automate lookups via API | Same logic 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
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
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.