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free email verifier
that actually works

Verify any email address instantly. Our free email verifier goes beyond simple pattern matching with real SMTP verification to confirm if a mailbox actually exists.

What our free email verifier checks

Every email you verify goes through multiple validation layers. Try verifying emails in the playground above, no signup needed.

Syntax Validation

Checks email format against RFC 5322 standards. Catches typos, missing domains, and invalid characters.

MX Record Lookup

Verifies the domain has valid mail servers configured. Filters out non-existent and parked domains.

Disposable Email Detection

Identifies throwaway email addresses from 100,000+ known disposable email providers, updated daily.

SMTP Mailbox Verification

Connects to the recipient's mail server to verify the mailbox actually exists. 97%+ accuracy.

Catch-All Detection

Detects wildcard domains that accept emails to any address, helping you identify risky contacts.

Deliverability Scoring

Every email gets a 0.0-1.0 confidence score and a quality grade: excellent, good, fair, or poor.

Live API Playground

Test the API with real validation. Every request hits our live infrastructure.

~/dev/email-validator
email:
Generated cURL command
curl -X POST https://api.verifykit.io/v1/verify \
-H "Authorization: Bearer vk_live_..." \
-d '{"email":"dev@company.com"}'
HTTP 200 OK

Enter an email and validate to see results

$ ./validate --email user@example.com

~200ms
Average response time
99.9%
API uptime

How the free email verifier works

Three steps to verify any email address. Results in under 500 milliseconds.

1

Enter an email address

Type or paste any email address into the verifier above. No signup or API key needed to try it.

2

We run multi-layer checks

Our system checks syntax, DNS records, mail server configuration, and connects via SMTP to verify the mailbox exists.

3

Get a detailed verification report

Receive a deliverability score, quality grade, and detailed breakdown of every check performed on the email.

Simple pricing

No hidden fees. No enterprise sales calls. Just pay for what you use.

Try it risk-free for 14 days. Full refund if it's not for you.

Starter

$9/month
  • • 5,000 validations/month
  • • single API key
  • • real SMTP verification
  • • validation history
Get starter

Growth

$19/month
  • • 15,000 validations/month
  • • single API key
  • • real SMTP verification
  • • validation history
  • • bulk validation
  • • email OTP 2FA (25k/mo)
Get growth
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Pro

$49/month
  • • 50,000 validations/month
  • • unlimited API keys
  • • duplicate removal
  • • webhooks & callbacks
  • • email OTP 2FA (50k/mo)
Get started

Unlimited

$249/month
  • • unlimited validations
  • • all pro features
  • • dedicated support
  • • fair usage up to 5M/month
  • • email OTP 2FA (100k/mo)
Get started

Frequently asked questions

Is the email verifier really free?

Yes. The playground above works without any signup. For API access, plans start at $9/mo with a 14-day money-back guarantee.

What's the difference between basic validation and SMTP verification?

Basic validation checks email format and DNS records (~85% accuracy). SMTP verification actually connects to the mail server to confirm the mailbox exists (~97% accuracy). All plans include real SMTP verification.

How accurate is the free email verifier?

The playground demo uses full SMTP verification with 97%+ accuracy. Free API accounts use basic validation at ~85% accuracy. Upgrade to Starter ($9/mo) for SMTP verification via API.

Can I verify emails in bulk for free?

Bulk verification is available on Growth plans and above ($19/mo). Starter plans support single email verification via API.

Do I need to sign up to verify an email?

No. You can use the playground above to verify individual emails without any account. For API access and higher volumes, create a free account to get your API key.

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Plans start at $9/mo. 14-day money-back guarantee.

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