Introduction
MillionVerifier is a budget-focused email verification tool based in Romania. It has been around since the early 2010s and built its reputation on straightforward PAYG pricing and simple bulk verification. If you are evaluating it against BillionVerify, this comparison covers accuracy, API performance, pricing at each volume tier, support quality, and integration depth β with real numbers, not marketing claims.
The short summary: BillionVerify is cheaper at all volumes β by 75% at 5K, 73% at 10K, 29% at 50K, 38% at 100K, and 50% at 500K. BillionVerify responds roughly 40% faster over the API, provides 100 free verifications daily instead of a one-time 50, and offers live support around the clock rather than email-only ticketing.
Core Verification Features
| Feature | BillionVerify | MillionVerifier |
|---|---|---|
| Syntax Validation | RFC 5322 compliant with IDN support and special character handling | RFC 5322 compliant, standard patterns |
| Domain Validation | Real-time DNS lookup with intelligent caching | DNS verification with MX record checks |
| MX Record Checking | Deep analysis including priority ordering and backup MX identification | Standard MX record validation |
| SMTP Verification | Multi-threaded SMTP with retry logic and greylisting detection | SMTP handshake verification |
| Accuracy Rate | 99.9% | 99.5% (claimed; real-world results at scale are debated in user forums) |
| Processing Speed | 50K emails/hour (verified) | Up to 250K/hour (claimed; dependent on list quality) |
| API Response Time | Under 300ms average | ~500ms average |
Advanced Detection Capabilities
| Detection Type | BillionVerify | MillionVerifier |
|---|---|---|
| Disposable Email Detection | AI-powered with 50,000+ domain database and real-time ML updates | Static database of known disposable domains, periodic updates |
| Catch-All Domain Detection | Real-time multi-address testing with risk scoring and 95% accuracy | Basic catch-all detection with accept-all flagging |
| Role-Based Email Detection | Granular categories: Generic, Support, Admin, Sales, Finance | Standard role account detection (info@, admin@, support@) |
| Spam Trap Detection | 1M+ identified traps, real-time ML updates, ISP partnerships | Proprietary spam trap database |
| Greylisting Handling | Automatic retry with exponential backoff | Basic retry logic |
| Free Quota | 100 verifications daily, ongoing | 50 one-time verifications |
Pricing Comparison
BillionVerify is cheaper than MillionVerifier at every volume tier.
| Volume | BillionVerify | MillionVerifier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000 | $5 ($0.001/email) | ~$20 ($0.004/email) | BillionVerify 75% cheaper |
| 10,000 | $10 ($0.001/email) | $37 ($0.0037/email) | BillionVerify 73% cheaper |
| 50,000 | $45 ($0.0009/email) | ~$63 ($0.00126/email) | BillionVerify 29% cheaper |
| 100,000 | $80 ($0.0008/email) | $129 ($0.00129/email) | BillionVerify 38% cheaper |
| 500,000 | $200 ($0.0004/email) | ~$399 ($0.000798/email) | BillionVerify 50% cheaper |
BillionVerify wins on price at all volumes β from 75% cheaper at 5K to 50% cheaper at 500K. BillionVerify also leads on accuracy, API speed, daily free credits, and support at every volume. View our full pricing details.
API Performance
Our email validation API is designed for production workloads where latency matters:
| Metric | BillionVerify | MillionVerifier |
|---|---|---|
| Average Response Time | Under 300ms | ~500ms |
| Uptime SLA | 99.99% | 99.9% |
| Infrastructure | Global CDN (15+ regions) | European-centric infrastructure |
| Rate Limit | 100 requests/second | ~30 requests/second |
| Webhook Support | Full async processing with customizable callbacks | Available |
| SDK Languages | JavaScript, Python, PHP, Ruby, Go, Java | PHP, Python, JavaScript |
A 500ms API response versus a 300ms one does not sound significant in isolation, but at 100 requests/second in a real-time signup flow, that 200ms gap affects user experience noticeably. BillionVerify's higher rate limit also means less throttling under load.
Integration Ecosystem
| Category | BillionVerify (25+ integrations) | MillionVerifier |
|---|---|---|
| Email Marketing | Mailchimp, SendGrid, HubSpot, ActiveCampaign, Klaviyo, ConvertKit, GetResponse | Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, GetResponse |
| CRM | Salesforce, Pipedrive, Zoho CRM | Limited CRM integrations |
| Automation | Zapier, Make (Integromat), n8n | Zapier |
| E-commerce | Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento | WooCommerce |
| Developer Tools | REST API, Webhooks, multiple SDKs | REST API |
MillionVerifier covers the essentials. BillionVerify has a broader native integration library, which reduces the amount of custom glue code teams need to write.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | BillionVerify | MillionVerifier |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Support | 24/7 live support | Email support only, business hours |
| Credit Expiration | Never expires | Credits expire after 12 months |
| Free Quota | 100 verifications daily (ongoing, no card required) | 50 verifications (one-time) |
| Bulk Upload Formats | CSV, Excel, TXT, JSON | CSV, TXT |
| Duplicate Removal | Automatic | Included |
| Result Export | CSV, JSON, Excel | CSV |
| SLA Guarantee | 99.99% uptime guarantee | No formal SLA published |
| Dashboard | Full analytics with verification history | Basic results view |
Pros and Cons
| Aspect | BillionVerify | MillionVerifier |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy | 99.9% β consistently high across list types | 99.5% claimed; disputed by some users at scale |
| API Speed | Under 300ms β 40% faster for real-time use cases | ~500ms β adequate for batch, slow for real-time forms |
| Batch Speed | 50K/hour β solid for most workloads | Up to 250K/hour claimed β fast if the claim holds |
| Pricing at Low Volumes | 75% cheaper at 5K, 73% cheaper at 10K | More expensive at all volumes |
| Pricing at High Volumes | 38% cheaper at 100K, 50% cheaper at 500K | More expensive at all volumes |
| Customer Support | 24/7 live support | Email only during business hours |
| Free Access | 100/day ongoing β 36,500/year | 50 checks, one-time |
| Credit Expiry | No expiry | 12-month expiry |
| Integrations | 25+ native | Fewer native integrations |
| Infrastructure | 15+ global CDN regions | European-focused |
Migration Guide
Migrating from MillionVerifier to BillionVerify
The switch takes under 30 minutes for most setups.
- Create your BillionVerify account at billionverify.com β no credit card required. Your 100 daily free credits are available immediately.
- Generate an API key from the dashboard under API Settings. Copy it to a secure location.
- Update your API endpoint and authentication header (see code examples below).
- Run a sample of your list using the free daily credits to verify results match or exceed what you were seeing with MillionVerifier.
- Upload your full list via the bulk bulk email verification interface or continue using the API.
- Set up integrations if needed β Zapier, Make, and direct platform connectors are available in the integrations section.
Before (MillionVerifier API):
After (BillionVerify API):
Python example:
Customer Reviews
Alex Romero, Growth Engineer at SaaSFoundry βββββ (5/5) "We tested BillionVerify and MillionVerifier in parallel on the same list of 50,000 emails. BillionVerify caught 8% more invalid addresses. At scale that is a meaningful deliverability difference. The API latency was also noticeably lower, which mattered for our real-time form validation."
Priya Nair, Email Operations Lead at DataPulse βββββ (5/5) "The 100 free verifications per day means our team can test before committing credits. MillionVerifier's one-time 50 check limit was not enough to properly evaluate the service. That daily free quota is something we use regularly for spot-checking lists before campaigns."
James Whitfield, Marketing Automation Manager at Revion Media βββββ (5/5) "Support was the deciding factor for us. We had a billing question on a Saturday evening and got a response within 20 minutes through BillionVerify's live chat. With MillionVerifier's email-only support we were waiting two days for an answer that turned out to be straightforward."
Which Service Is Right for You?
Choose BillionVerify If:
| Your Situation | Why BillionVerify Fits |
|---|---|
| You validate emails in real-time on signup forms | Under 300ms API response keeps forms fast |
| You have irregular verification schedules | Credits never expire so there is no pressure to use them |
| You need 24/7 support for a distributed team | Round-the-clock live support, not email ticketing |
| You verify at any volume | BillionVerify is cheaper than MillionVerifier from 5K to 500K and beyond |
| You verify 5K-10K emails | BillionVerify is 73-75% cheaper at these entry-level tiers |
| You need broad platform integrations | 25+ native integrations vs. MillionVerifier's limited library |
| Accuracy matters more than raw throughput | 99.9% vs 99.5% β that 0.4% gap is significant at scale |
Choose MillionVerifier If:
| Your Situation | Why MillionVerifier Fits |
|---|---|
| You need maximum batch throughput | 250K/hour claimed batch speed |
| You are comfortable with email-only support | Adequate for teams that rarely need help |
| You have an existing MillionVerifier workflow | Migration takes time; evaluate based on your specific needs |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does BillionVerify's accuracy compare to MillionVerifier's in practice?
BillionVerify achieves 99.9% accuracy consistently across list types β transactional, marketing, and cold outreach. MillionVerifier claims 99.5%, but independent user reports in email marketing forums suggest accuracy varies at high volumes, particularly with catch-all domains. Our multi-layer SMTP verification and ML-powered disposable detection catch emails that static database checks miss.
MillionVerifier claims 250K/hour processing speed. Why is BillionVerify's 50K/hour sufficient?
Most email list verification use cases do not require 250K/hour throughput. A list of 100,000 emails completes in 2 hours at 50K/hour β the same day. For the rare use case requiring faster batch processing, BillionVerify supports prioritized queue options. The speed metric that matters more for most teams is API response time, where BillionVerify is 40% faster.
What does BillionVerify do with catch-all domains?
BillionVerify's catch-all verifier tests catch-all domains with multiple probe addresses and applies pattern recognition to estimate delivery probability. Addresses at catch-all domains are flagged with a risk score so you can decide whether to include or exclude them. This is more nuanced than a simple "accept-all" flag.
Are MillionVerifier's credits flexible like BillionVerify's?
MillionVerifier credits expire after 12 months. BillionVerify credits never expire, which matters for teams that verify large lists a few times per year rather than continuously. Expiring credits create pressure to use them and can result in wasted spend.
Can I test BillionVerify without entering payment information?
Yes. You get 100 free verifications every day with no credit card required. This is a genuine ongoing quota, not a trial period. You can use these to test accuracy, evaluate the API, and run small lists indefinitely.
How does role-account detection work?
BillionVerify's role-account detection identifies addresses tied to functions rather than people β info@, support@, admin@, sales@, finance@, and dozens of others. Sending to these increases spam complaints and rarely converts. We categorize them so you can filter them out of marketing sends while keeping them for transactional messages if appropriate.
What support does BillionVerify offer during migration?
24/7 live support covers the migration period. If you run into an API integration issue at 2am, someone is available. We also provide a migration guide, code examples in six languages, and can schedule a technical call for complex integrations.
Does BillionVerify verify emails in real-time during user registration?
Yes. The API is built for real-time inline validation. At under 300ms average response, it fits within the acceptable UX threshold for form feedback. You can validate on blur or on submit and return a result before the form is submitted. MillionVerifier's ~500ms response is on the edge of acceptable for this use case.
Conclusion
| Metric | BillionVerify | MillionVerifier | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy | 99.9% | 99.5% claimed | β BillionVerify |
| API Speed | Under 300ms | ~500ms | β BillionVerify (40% faster) |
| Batch Speed | 50K/hour | 250K/hour claimed | MillionVerifier |
| Price at 5K emails | $5 | ~$20 | β BillionVerify (75% cheaper) |
| Price at 10K emails | $10 | $37 | β BillionVerify (73% cheaper) |
| Price at 50K emails | $45 | ~$63 | β BillionVerify (29% cheaper) |
| Price at 100K emails | $80 | $129 | β BillionVerify (38% cheaper) |
| Price at 500K emails | $200 | ~$399 | β BillionVerify (50% cheaper) |
| Support | 24/7 live | Email only | β BillionVerify |
| Free Quota | 100/day ongoing | 50 one-time | β BillionVerify |
| Credit Expiry | Never | 12 months | β BillionVerify |
| Integrations | 25+ native | Limited | β BillionVerify |
| Infrastructure | 15+ global regions | European-focused | β BillionVerify |
Verdict: BillionVerify is cheaper than MillionVerifier at every volume β 75% cheaper at 5K ($5 vs $20), 73% cheaper at 10K ($10 vs $37), 29% cheaper at 50K ($45 vs $63), 38% cheaper at 100K ($80 vs $129), and 50% cheaper at 500K ($200 vs $399). Combined with higher accuracy, 40% faster API responses, 24/7 support, daily free credits, and non-expiring purchases, BillionVerify is the stronger product at all volume levels.
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