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Email Hippo vs Scrubby
Comparing two popular email verification services to help you make an informed decision.
Email Hippo
Email verification pioneer since 2000
check Industry pioneer since 2000
check ISO 27001 certified security
check Up to 74 data points per verification
close Pricing is considered too expensive compared to industry standards
close Interface feels outdated and needs modernization
Scrubby
Risky and catch-all email validation
check Specialized catch-all and risky email validation
check Can recover leads other services discard
check Integrates with other verification tools
close Very expensive per-email cost
close Narrow focus on catch-all emails only
Key differences that set them apart
close Email Hippo | close Scrubby | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Premium pricing with pay-as-you-go or subscription options - considered expensive by many users. | Credit-based subscription plans that can get expensive - $27/mo for just 1,000 credits. |
| Validation Speed | Reliable speed but can be challenging for heavy users. | Specialized processing for catch-all emails means longer validation times. |
| User Interface | Functional but dated interface that users wish was more modern. | Focused interface but limited to catch-all validation use case. |
| API and Integrations | MORE API for real-time verification with up to 74 data points. | Integrates with other validators like ZeroBounce, NeverBounce but limited direct platform integrations. |
| Validation Accuracy | Comprehensive validation with Hippo Score reliability rating and fraud detection via ASSESS API. | Claims 98% deliverability for catch-all emails - specialized but narrow focus. |
Pricing comparison
Email Hippo | Scrubby | |
|---|---|---|
| Validate 50k email list | $500 | $500 |
| Validate 100k email list | $800 | $1000 |
| 50k API validations | $500 | $500 |
| 100k API validations | $800 | $1000 |
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