Pros of Maigret

• Supports a wider range of platforms (500+) compared to Holehe's focus on email-based services
• Offers more detailed output, including profile information and links
• Provides a command-line interface with various options for customization

Cons of Maigret

• Slower execution due to the larger number of sites checked
• May require more setup and dependencies compared to Holehe's simpler structure
• Potentially higher rate of false positives due to the broader scope

Code Comparison

Holehe:

async def instagram(email):
    try:
        req = await client.get("https://www.instagram.com/accounts/web_create_ajax/attempt/", headers=headers)
        token = req.text.split('{"config":{"csrf_token":"')[1].split('"')[0]
        # ... (additional code)
    except Exception:
        out.append({"name": name,"domain":domain,"method":method,"frequent_rate_limit":frequent_rate_limit,
                    "rateLimit": True,
                    "exists": False,
                    "emailrecovery": None,
                    "phoneNumber": None,
                    "others": None})

Maigret:

async def check_username(username):
    results = await self.db.ranked_check_services(username, self.db.sites, self.timeout, self.proxy_list)
    # ... (additional code)
    for sitename, sitereport in results.items():
        if sitereport['status'].is_found():
            print(f'[+] {sitename}: {sitereport["url_user"]}')
        # ... (additional code)

Pros of GHunt

• More comprehensive Google account investigation, including Google Photos and Google Calendar
• Provides detailed information about the target's Google services usage
• Offers a command-line interface for easier automation and integration

Cons of GHunt

• Focused solely on Google services, limiting its scope compared to Holehe's multi-platform approach
• Requires more setup and configuration, including the need for Google cookies
• May be more prone to detection and blocking by Google due to its intensive querying

Code Comparison

Holehe:

async def instagram(email):
    try:
        req = await client.get("https://www.instagram.com/accounts/web_create_ajax/attempt/", headers=headers)
        token = req.cookies['csrftoken']
        # ... (additional code)
    except Exception:
        out.append({"name": name,"domain":domain,"method":method,"frequent_rate_limit":frequent_rate_limit,
                    "rateLimit": True,
                    "exists": False,
                    "emailrecovery": None,
                    "phoneNumber": None,
                    "others": None})

GHunt:

def get_account_info(gaiaID):
    data = {
        "key": gaiaID,
        "requestMask": {
            "includePrefix": True,
            "checkpointMask": {
                "includeAbuseStatusCheckpoint": True,
                "includeAge": True,
                "includeAgeGroup": True,
                "includeCountry": True
            }
        }
    }
    # ... (additional code)

Pros of Snoop

• Supports a wider range of platforms and services (400+)
• Includes a graphical user interface (GUI) for easier use
• Offers more detailed reporting options

Cons of Snoop

• Primarily focused on Russian-language services
• Less frequently updated compared to Holehe

Code Comparison

Holehe:

async def instagram(email):
    try:
        req = await client.get("https://www.instagram.com/accounts/web_create_ajax/attempt/", headers=headers)
        token = req.cookies['csrftoken']
        # ... (additional code)
    except Exception:
        out.append({"name": name,"domain":domain,"method":method,"frequent_rate_limit":frequent_rate_limit,
                    "rateLimit": True,
                    "exists": False,
                    "emailrecovery": None,
                    "phoneNumber": None,
                    "others": None})

Snoop:

def instagram(username):
    url = f"https://www.instagram.com/{username}/"
    response = requests.get(url, headers=headers)
    if response.status_code == 200:
        return f"[+] Instagram: https://instagram.com/{username}"
    else:
        return f"[-] Instagram: Not Found!"

Both projects aim to gather information about online presence, but Holehe focuses on email-based searches across various platforms, while Snoop primarily checks username availability on different services. Holehe uses asynchronous requests and provides more detailed output, whereas Snoop offers a simpler, synchronous approach with basic availability reporting.

Pros of Blackbird

• Supports a wider range of social media platforms and websites
• Offers a graphical user interface (GUI) for easier use
• Provides more detailed output, including profile pictures and additional user information

Cons of Blackbird

• Slower execution time due to more comprehensive checks
• May require additional dependencies for GUI functionality
• Less frequently updated compared to Holehe

Code Comparison

Holehe:

async def instagram(email):
    r = await client.get("https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/")
    csrf = r.cookies["csrftoken"]
    data = {"email": email, "username": "", "csrf_token": csrf}
    r = await client.post("https://www.instagram.com/accounts/web_create_ajax/attempt/", data=data)
    return r.json()["status"] == "ok"

Blackbird:

def instagram(email):
    headers = {"User-Agent": random.choice(user_agents)}
    data = {"email": email, "username": "", "first_name": "", "opt_into_one_tap": "false"}
    response = requests.post("https://www.instagram.com/accounts/web_create_ajax/attempt/", headers=headers, data=data)
    return "email_is_taken" in response.text

Both projects aim to check email usage across various platforms, but Blackbird offers a more user-friendly experience with its GUI and broader platform coverage. However, Holehe may be more suitable for users prioritizing speed and frequent updates.