Prospector FAQs

Question 1

What is Prospector and how is it different from other email finders?

Accepted Answer

Prospector is an open-source B2B email finder and verifier that performs self-contained DNS/SMTP verification and web scraping. Unlike Hunter.io or Apollo.io, it requires no external API subscriptions, significantly reducing costs.

Question 2

Does Prospector require paid API subscriptions for its features?

Accepted Answer

No. Prospector's core differentiator is its self-contained DNS/SMTP verification and web scraping capabilities, meaning you don't need to pay for external API credits like with other popular tools.

Question 3

Can Prospector handle bulk email verification?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Prospector includes a `verify_emails_batch` tool that allows you to efficiently verify up to 25 emails in a single request, making it ideal for cleaning and validating outreach lists.

Question 4

What methods does Prospector use to find and verify emails?

Accepted Answer

Prospector uses several methods, including website scraping for direct email discovery, pattern-based email generation from contact names and domains, and robust DNS MX lookup and SMTP handshake verification for deliverability and validity.

Question 5

Is there a free tier available for using Prospector?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Prospector offers a free tier that allows 50 email verifications per day. Paid tiers (Pro and Business) are available for users requiring higher daily quotas at competitive prices.

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