Introduction
QuickEmailVerification is one of the older email verification services, and it shows β both in its established reputation and in where it hasn't kept pace. The claimed accuracy of 95% is noticeably below current industry standards. At 100,000 emails, that 4.9% gap versus BillionVerify's 99.9% means roughly 4,900 more bad addresses making it into your list.
This comparison breaks down where QuickEmailVerification falls short and where BillionVerify is a better fit for teams that care about list quality and cost.
Core Verification Features
| Feature | BillionVerify | QuickEmailVerification |
|---|---|---|
| Syntax Validation | RFC 5322 compliant, supports international domains (IDN) | RFC 5322 standard validation |
| Domain Validation | Real-time DNS with caching | DNS verification with MX checks |
| MX Record Checking | Deep MX analysis including priority and backup MX | Standard MX record validation |
| SMTP Verification | Multi-threaded SMTP with retry logic and greylisting detection | SMTP handshake verification |
| Accuracy Rate | 99.9% | 95% (claimed) |
| Processing Speed | 50K emails/hour | 15K emails/hour |
| API Response Time | Under 300ms average | ~800ms average |
| Bulk Upload Formats | CSV, Excel, TXT, JSON | CSV, TXT |
Advanced Detection Capabilities
| Detection Type | BillionVerify | QuickEmailVerification |
|---|---|---|
| Disposable Email Detection | 50,000+ domain database, ML updates | Standard disposable database |
| Catch-All Domain Detection | Multi-address testing, risk scoring, 95% detection rate | Basic catch-all detection |
| Role-Based Email Detection | Categorized: Generic, Support, Admin, Sales | Basic role account detection |
| Spam Trap Detection | 1M+ identified traps, real-time updates | Basic spam trap detection |
| Abuse Email Detection | β Yes | β Yes |
| Greylisting Handling | β Adaptive retry logic | Limited |
| Free Email Provider Detection | β Yes | β Yes |
Pricing Comparison
QuickEmailVerification uses a dynamic pricing calculator rather than a fixed published price list. Prices shown below are approximate based on their calculator as of early 2026. BillionVerify uses clear, published PAYG tiers.
| Volume | BillionVerify | QuickEmailVerification | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 | $10 | ~$45 | ~$35 (78%) |
| 50,000 | $45 | ~$195 | ~$150 (77%) |
| 100,000 | $80 | ~$400 | ~$320 (80%) |
| 500,000 | $200 | ~$900 | ~$700 (78%) |
At 500K emails, BillionVerify is approximately $700 cheaper per run. For teams verifying monthly, that difference adds up to over $8,400 per year.
BillionVerify also offers 100 free verifications per day with no credit card required. Credits never expire. Full details at pricing.
API Performance
The email validation API response time difference is among the largest in this category. BillionVerify responds 2.7x faster than QuickEmailVerification, which is meaningful for any real-time validation use case.
| Metric | BillionVerify | QuickEmailVerification |
|---|---|---|
| Average Response Time | Under 300ms | ~800ms |
| Uptime SLA | 99.99% | Not publicly stated |
| Infrastructure | Global CDN (15+ regions) | Single-region |
| Rate Limit | 100 requests/second | ~10 requests/second |
| Webhook Support | β Full async with customizable callbacks | Limited |
| Code Libraries | JavaScript, Python, PHP, Ruby, Go, Java | PHP, Python |
| Interactive API Docs | β Yes | Basic documentation |
Integration Ecosystem
| Category | BillionVerify (25+ integrations) | QuickEmailVerification |
|---|---|---|
| Email Marketing | Mailchimp, SendGrid, HubSpot, ActiveCampaign, Klaviyo, ConvertKit, GetResponse | Mailchimp, limited others |
| CRM | Salesforce, Pipedrive, Zoho CRM | Limited |
| Automation | Zapier, Make (Integromat), n8n | Zapier (basic) |
| E-commerce | Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento | Limited |
| SDK Languages | JavaScript, Python, PHP, Ruby, Go, Java (6 total) | PHP, Python (2 total) |
Feature Comparison
| Feature | BillionVerify | QuickEmailVerification |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Support | 24/7 live support | Email and live chat (business hours) |
| Credit Expiration | Never expires | Expiration terms apply |
| Free Trial | 100 free verifications daily (ongoing) | 100 one-time credits |
| Duplicate Removal | β Automatic | β Automatic |
| Bulk Upload Formats | CSV, Excel, TXT, JSON | CSV, TXT |
| Uptime SLA | 99.99% guaranteed | Not guaranteed |
| Dashboard Reporting | β Detailed analytics | Basic reporting |
| Multi-language SDKs | 6 languages | 2 languages |
Pros and Cons
| Aspect | BillionVerify | QuickEmailVerification |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy | β 99.9% | 95% β 4.9% gap at scale |
| Processing Speed | β 50K/hour (3.3x faster) | 15K/hour |
| API Response | β Under 300ms (2.7x faster) | ~800ms |
| Pricing | β Significantly cheaper at all volumes above 1K | Higher per-email rate |
| Integrations | β 25+ native integrations | Minimal native integrations |
| SDK Coverage | β 6 languages | 2 languages |
| Support | β 24/7 | Business hours chat and email |
| Daily Free Limit | β 100/day ongoing | 100 one-time only |
| Established Service | Newer (2023) | Well-established, older service |
| Simple Interface | β Clean dashboard | β Simple, familiar interface |
Migration Guide
Moving from QuickEmailVerification to BillionVerify takes under 30 minutes.
| Step | Task | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sign up at billionverify.com β no credit card required | 2 min |
| 2 | Generate API key from API Settings | 1 min |
| 3 | Update API endpoint and authentication in your code | 10 min |
| 4 | Test with your 100 free daily verifications | 10 min |
| 5 | Upload existing lists via dashboard | 5 min |
| 6 | Connect email platforms via native integrations | 5 min |
API Migration Example:
Before (QuickEmailVerification):
After (BillionVerify):
BillionVerify returns richer data per verification, including sub-status codes for disposable, role-based, and catch-all detection β all in the same API call.
Customer Reviews
Marcus Chen, VP of Marketing at DataDriven Co. Rating: 5/5 "We verified the same 200K list with both services. QuickEmailVerification marked 95% valid β BillionVerify flagged an additional 9,800 addresses as invalid or risky. Those addresses had been hurting our sender reputation for months. After switching and cleaning the list properly, our open rates improved by 18 points."
Elena Vasquez, Email Deliverability Specialist at Agency Scale Rating: 5/5 "The pricing difference is real. We were paying around $400/month for 100K verifications with QuickEmailVerification. BillionVerify charges us $80 for the same volume. That's $3,840 per year back in the budget. The accuracy improvement is also noticeable β fewer bounces on every send."
Tom Bergstrom, Head of Growth at FinTech Startup Rating: 5/5 "QuickEmailVerification's API was a bottleneck in our signup flow. At 800ms we were adding nearly a full second of latency to every registration. BillionVerify's API responds in under 300ms β our forms now feel instant. The six SDK options also meant we could integrate with our Go backend directly instead of through a workaround."
Which Service Is Right for You?
| Scenario | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Accuracy is a priority | BillionVerify β 99.9% vs 95% is a meaningful gap |
| You verify 10K+ emails per run | BillionVerify β 78% cheaper at 10K, 80% cheaper at 100K |
| You need real-time API form validation | BillionVerify β 2.7x faster API response |
| You use Go, Ruby, or Java | BillionVerify β QEV only offers PHP and Python SDKs |
| You need 25+ native integrations | BillionVerify β QEV has minimal native connectors |
| You want ongoing free verifications | BillionVerify β 100 free daily vs QEV's one-time 100 |
| You want a simple, familiar interface | QuickEmailVerification β long-established, straightforward UI |
| You have very low volume (under 1,000) | QuickEmailVerification β may be competitive at very small volumes |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 4.9% accuracy gap mean in practice?
At 100,000 emails, QuickEmailVerification's 95% accuracy leaves approximately 4,900 more bad addresses in your verified list compared to BillionVerify at 99.9%. Those addresses bounce, hit spam traps, or go to role accounts β all of which damage your sender reputation with ISPs like Gmail and Outlook. The bulk email verification accuracy gap compounds over time.
Why is BillionVerify so much cheaper at scale?
BillionVerify's pricing structure is designed for volume. At 10K, the effective rate is $0.001/email. By 100K it's $0.0008/email, and by 1M it's $0.00035/email. QuickEmailVerification's dynamic calculator pricing does not scale down as aggressively, which is why the savings at 500K reach approximately $700 per run.
Is QuickEmailVerification's API easier to use?
QuickEmailVerification uses a simple GET request with the email as a query parameter, which is easy to test in a browser. BillionVerify uses a POST with a JSON body, which is standard modern API design. Both are straightforward to integrate. BillionVerify's documentation includes interactive examples and SDKs in 6 languages, which simplifies integration in most tech stacks.
Does BillionVerify detect catch-all domains better than QuickEmailVerification?
BillionVerify tests catch-all domains using multiple probe addresses and risk scoring, achieving about 95% detection accuracy on catch-all configurations. QuickEmailVerification offers basic catch-all detection. The catch-all verifier capability matters because catch-all addresses are often unreliable β some domains accept all mail at the server level but bounce it later.
What about the free trial comparison?
QuickEmailVerification gives 100 credits once. BillionVerify gives 100 free verifications every day, indefinitely. Over a month, that's 3,000 free verifications versus 100. This also means you can use the free tier to test the service continuously without committing.
How does role-based email detection compare?
BillionVerify's role-account detection categorizes addresses into specific types: Generic (info@, contact@), Support (support@, help@), Admin (admin@, webmaster@), and Sales (sales@, business@). This lets you make granular decisions about which roles to exclude. QuickEmailVerification flags role accounts but provides less categorization detail.
Can I import lists from QuickEmailVerification into BillionVerify?
Yes. Export your lists from QuickEmailVerification as CSV and upload them directly to BillionVerify. The upload process takes a few minutes and supports files up to large sizes. We recommend re-verifying any list older than 30 days regardless of the source.
Does BillionVerify support the same upload formats?
BillionVerify supports CSV, Excel (XLSX and XLS), TXT, and JSON. QuickEmailVerification supports CSV and TXT. BillionVerify covers all formats QEV supports plus more.
Conclusion
| Metric | BillionVerify | QuickEmailVerification | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy | 99.9% | 95% (claimed) | β BillionVerify (4.9% higher) |
| Processing Speed | 50K/hour | 15K/hour | β BillionVerify (3.3x faster) |
| API Response | Under 300ms | ~800ms | β BillionVerify (2.7x faster) |
| Pricing at 10K | $10 | ~$45 | β BillionVerify (~$35 cheaper) |
| Pricing at 100K | $80 | ~$400 | β BillionVerify (~$320 cheaper) |
| Pricing at 500K | $200 | ~$900 | β BillionVerify (~$700 cheaper) |
| Native Integrations | 25+ | Minimal | β BillionVerify |
| SDK Languages | 6 | 2 | β BillionVerify |
| Support Hours | 24/7 | Business hours | β BillionVerify |
| Credit Expiry | Never | Yes | β BillionVerify |
| Free Daily Limit | 100/day ongoing | 100 one-time | β BillionVerify |
Verdict: QuickEmailVerification built a reputation as a simple, reliable service in an earlier era of email verification. In 2026, BillionVerify offers meaningfully higher accuracy (99.9% vs 95%), faster processing at 3.3x the speed, API responses 2.7x quicker, and substantially lower pricing at every volume above 10,000 emails. At 100K, BillionVerify is approximately 80% cheaper; at 500K, approximately 78% cheaper. The savings at scale are large enough to be a primary reason to switch, independent of the accuracy and speed advantages.
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