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 3 months from purchase.
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.