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 For users on a Data Platform plan, which is dedicated to API usage, credits are managed separately. This split system allows you to purchase Search credits and/or Verification credits as needed. You can find more details here.
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.