ZeroBounce vs Bouncer
Neither of these is RocketVerifier — this is an independent, sourced look at how they compare to each other. (If you're also considering us: see RocketVerifier vs ZeroBounce or RocketVerifier vs Bouncer.)
| Credits | ZeroBounce | Bouncer |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 emails | $129 | $60 |
| 100,000 emails | $649 | $400 |
| 1,000,000 emails | $3,199 | $2,000 |
| Credit expiry | PAYG credits do not expire while a ZeroBounce ONE subscription is active; ZeroBounce has stated that PAYG-only credits on accounts registered after June 1, 2026 expire two years after the last purchase. | Credits never expire (Bouncer pricing page). |
| Free credits | 100 credits/month with a free account | 100 credits, no card required |
| Published accuracy claim | "99%+" accuracy (ZeroBounce marketing pages; no independent benchmark published) | No single headline accuracy percentage published on their pricing/marketing pages at time of check. |
| Catch-all handling | Flags catch-all domains; does not publish a resolution-rate figure for converting them to a verdict. | Verifies catch-all domains and offers a separate toxicity/risk score; does not publish a numeric resolution rate. |
| SPF/DKIM/DMARC checking | Offered as a separate add-on (DMARC Monitor, part of ZeroBounce ONE), not bundled into verification credits. | Not part of core verification; Bouncer sells a separate "Deliverability Kit" subscription (from $25/mo) for inbox placement and blocklist monitoring. |
Prices come from ZeroBounce and Bouncer's own pricing pages.
FAQ
Is ZeroBounce or Bouncer cheaper?
At the tiers both vendors publish on their own pricing pages: 10,000 credits — ZeroBounce $129 vs Bouncer $60; 100,000 credits — ZeroBounce $649 vs Bouncer $400; 1,000,000 credits — ZeroBounce $3,199 vs Bouncer $2,000.
Do ZeroBounce or Bouncer credits expire?
ZeroBounce: PAYG credits do not expire while a ZeroBounce ONE subscription is active; ZeroBounce has stated that PAYG-only credits on accounts registered after June 1, 2026 expire two years after the last purchase. Bouncer: Credits never expire (Bouncer pricing page).
How do ZeroBounce and Bouncer handle catch-all addresses?
ZeroBounce: Flags catch-all domains; does not publish a resolution-rate figure for converting them to a verdict. Bouncer: Verifies catch-all domains and offers a separate toxicity/risk score; does not publish a numeric resolution rate.
What do ZeroBounce and Bouncer claim for accuracy?
ZeroBounce publishes: ""99%+" accuracy (ZeroBounce marketing pages; no independent benchmark published)". Bouncer publishes: "No single headline accuracy percentage published on their pricing/marketing pages at time of check.". Neither figure comes from an independent, third-party benchmark we've verified — treat vendor-published accuracy claims as marketing, not an audited result.