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Hunter vs MesoSim comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Quick takeaways

Hunter adds Webhooks, Zapier / Make, and Sheets / Excel Add-ins coverage that MesoSim skips.

MesoSim includes Backtesting, Options & Derivatives, Data Visualizations, Paper Trading, AI, and AI Chat categories that Hunter omits.

In depth comparison

Hunter

hunter.io

An email outreach and verification platform with both web and API access. The free plan includes API keys and unlimited team members, though CSV exports are capped (e.g. 10 results per domain) and some Campaigns features like link tracking and reporting are restricted. Campaign webhooks are supported, making it easy to integrate Hunter into wider workflows.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Domain Search to discover professional emails by company or domain.
Email Finder tool that returns verified or deduced addresses with a confidence score and verification status.
Email Verifier with SMTP-level checks and source information; supports bulk verification.
Bulk tools (Domain Search, Email Finder, Email Verifier) accept CSV/Excel/Numbers/TXT input and return CSV exports.
Google Sheets add-on to find and verify emails directly in spreadsheets using an API key.

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MesoSim

mesosim.io

Options strategy backtesting SaaS with low-code strategy definitions, observability (events log), risk graphs/Greeks, margin reporting, an options valuation model/solver, and an implied-volatility surface viewer. Plan gating: Free includes 25 runs; Standard ($1000/yr) unlocks unlimited SPX + BTCUSD/ETHUSD options backtests plus sharing/exports and 1 MesoLive paper-trading account; Advanced ($1250/yr) adds RUT/VIX/GLD, margin models, vol surface/HD risk graphs, and hourly risk traces (plus up to 2 paper accounts). Live trade execution is a paid MesoLive add-on; API access is FundPro-only.

Platforms

WebAPI

Pricing

FreeSubscription

Quick highlights

Advanced options strategy backtesting service built around a low-code workflow.
Strategy Definition schema supports multi-leg structures plus entry/exit/adjustments and simulator controls (fill model, commissions/slippage, margin, position monitoring).
TradFi instruments documented for simulation: SPX (data from 2010), RUT/VIX (data from 2012), and GLD (data from 2012), with index vs equity option modeling notes.
Published data availability + vendors and resolution (5-minute): SPX/RUT/VIX/GLD sourced from Cboe Global Markets; BTCUSD/ETHUSD (and historical SOLUSD) sourced from Deribit.
Position Monitor provides 2D/3D risk graphs, PnL, and Greeks, with trace collection intervals (Off/Daily/Hourly).

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Where they differ

Hunter

Distinct strengths include:

Webhooks Zapier / Make Sheets / Excel Add-ins

Domain Search to discover professional emails by company or domain.
Email Finder tool that returns verified or deduced addresses with a confidence score and verification status.
Email Verifier with SMTP-level checks and source information; supports bulk verification.
Bulk tools (Domain Search, Email Finder, Email Verifier) accept CSV/Excel/Numbers/TXT input and return CSV exports.

MesoSim

Distinct strengths include:

Backtesting Options & Derivatives Data Visualizations Paper Trading AI AI Chat

Advanced options strategy backtesting service built around a low-code workflow.
Strategy Definition schema supports multi-leg structures plus entry/exit/adjustments and simulator controls (fill model, commissions/slippage, margin, position monitoring).
TradFi instruments documented for simulation: SPX (data from 2010), RUT/VIX (data from 2012), and GLD (data from 2012), with index vs equity option modeling notes.
Published data availability + vendors and resolution (5-minute): SPX/RUT/VIX/GLD sourced from Cboe Global Markets; BTCUSD/ETHUSD (and historical SOLUSD) sourced from Deribit.

Feature-by-feature breakdown

Attribute	Hunter	MesoSim
Categories Which research workflows each platform targets	Shared: APIs & SDKs Unique: Webhooks, Zapier / Make, Sheets / Excel Add-ins	Shared: APIs & SDKs Unique: Backtesting, Options & Derivatives, Data Visualizations, Paper Trading, AI, AI Chat
Asset types Supported asset classes and universes	Other	Options, Cryptos
Experience levels Who each product is built for	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced	Intermediate, Advanced
Platforms Where you can access the product	Web, API	Web, API
Pricing High-level pricing models	Free, Subscription	Free, Subscription
Key features Core capabilities called out by each vendor	Unique Domain Search to discover professional emails by company or domain. Email Finder tool that returns verified or deduced addresses with a confidence score and verification status. Email Verifier with SMTP-level checks and source information; supports bulk verification. Bulk tools (Domain Search, Email Finder, Email Verifier) accept CSV/Excel/Numbers/TXT input and return CSV exports. Google Sheets add-on to find and verify emails directly in spreadsheets using an API key. Email integrations with Gmail and Outlook to send campaigns directly.	Unique Advanced options strategy backtesting service built around a low-code workflow. Strategy Definition schema supports multi-leg structures plus entry/exit/adjustments and simulator controls (fill model, commissions/slippage, margin, position monitoring). TradFi instruments documented for simulation: SPX (data from 2010), RUT/VIX (data from 2012), and GLD (data from 2012), with index vs equity option modeling notes. Published data availability + vendors and resolution (5-minute): SPX/RUT/VIX/GLD sourced from Cboe Global Markets; BTCUSD/ETHUSD (and historical SOLUSD) sourced from Deribit. Position Monitor provides 2D/3D risk graphs, PnL, and Greeks, with trace collection intervals (Off/Daily/Hourly). Volatility Surface viewer to explore implied-vol surfaces with overlays (e.g., open interest, volume, bid-ask spread, Greeks) and playback at 5-minute resolution (non-crypto in current version).
Tested Verified by hands-on testing inside Find My Moat	Not yet	Not yet
Editor pick Featured inside curated shortlists	Standard listing	Standard listing

Frequently Asked Questions

Which workflows do Hunter and MesoSim both support?

Both platforms cover APIs & SDKs workflows, so you can research those use cases in either tool before digging into the feature differences below.

Do Hunter and MesoSim require subscriptions?

Both Hunter and MesoSim keep freemium access with optional paid upgrades, so you can trial each platform before committing.

How can you access Hunter and MesoSim?

Both Hunter and MesoSim prioritize web or desktop access. Investors wanting a mobile-first workflow may need to rely on responsive web views.

What unique strengths set the two platforms apart?

Hunter differentiates itself with Domain Search to discover professional emails by company or domain., Email Finder tool that returns verified or deduced addresses with a confidence score and verification status., and Email Verifier with SMTP-level checks and source information; supports bulk verification., whereas MesoSim stands out for Advanced options strategy backtesting service built around a low-code workflow., Strategy Definition schema supports multi-leg structures plus entry/exit/adjustments and simulator controls (fill model, commissions/slippage, margin, position monitoring)., and TradFi instruments documented for simulation: SPX (data from 2010), RUT/VIX (data from 2012), and GLD (data from 2012), with index vs equity option modeling notes..

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