Prime Verifier vs Bouncer
An honest side-by-side: what each one costs at the same volumes, what each one charges you for, and where Bouncer is the better choice. Bouncer's figures are from its public pricing page on 5 October 2026.
- Catch-all and unknown are free
- Credits never expire
- Prices checked 5 October 2026
Price at the same volume
| Credits | Prime Verifier | Bouncer |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 | $15 | $35 |
| 10,000 | $21.67 | $60 |
| 50,000 | $75 | $250 |
| 100,000 | $120 | $400 |
| 500,000 | $400 | $1,250 |
| 1,000,000 | $650 | $2,000 |
Pay-as-you-go, USD. Prime Verifier prices are live from our price list; Bouncer prices are from its pricing page on 5 October 2026, before any promotion. The cheaper price at each volume is highlighted.
What you pay for
| Prime Verifier | Bouncer | |
|---|---|---|
| Results not charged | Catch-all, unknown and error. Duplicates are checked and charged once. | Duplicates within your list and unknown results are free, per its pricing page. It does not list catch-all results as free. |
| Credit expiry | Never. | Credits bought on demand never expire. |
| Free to start | Free credits on sign-up, no card. | 100 free credits. |
Where Bouncer is stronger
- Hosted in the EU, which some European teams require.
- A deliverability kit with inbox placement, blocklist, SPF, DKIM and DMARC tests, and a sign-up form widget.
- A smaller minimum purchase: 1,000 credits for $8.
Where Prime Verifier fits better
- Lower pay-as-you-go prices at every volume compared below.
- Catch-all results are free as well as unknown ones: you pay only when the mailbox is confirmed.
- A live mailbox check on every address, plus a catch-all probe whenever a server accepts it, over API, bulk upload and 13 native integrations.
Which should you pick?
Pick Bouncer if you need EU hosting, or want inbox placement testing from the same vendor.
Pick Prime Verifier if you want to pay less per address, with catch-all and unknown results free.
Either way, test both on a sample of your own list before you commit: results vary with the domains in it.
Prime Verifier vs Bouncer: FAQ
Is Prime Verifier cheaper than Bouncer?
At every volume in the table above, yes, based on both companies' public pay-as-you-go prices on 5 October 2026.
Which results does Bouncer charge for?
Duplicates within your list and unknown results are free, per its pricing page. It does not list catch-all results as free.
Which results does Prime Verifier charge for?
Only definite answers: valid, invalid or disposable. Catch-all, unknown and error results are free, because none of them confirms the mailbox.
Do Bouncer credits expire?
Credits bought on demand never expire. Prime Verifier credits never expire.
How can I compare them on my own list?
Verify the same sample with both, ideally addresses whose fate you already know from past sends, and compare the results and what each one billed. Bouncer: 100 free credits. Prime Verifier: free credits on sign-up, no card.
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Test Prime Verifier against Bouncer on your own list
Free credits on sign-up. No card. You only pay for definite answers.
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