InfiNet Spectre — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions analysts, journalists, and security teams ask us most.
What is InfiNet Spectre?
InfiNet Spectre (codename Robin) is an AI dark-web intelligence tool for authorized research. It lets you search, analyze, and summarize sources on the Tor network (.onion) using AI-powered query refinement and summarization.
Who is InfiNet Spectre for?
Security researchers, threat-intelligence teams, incident responders, fraud and brand-protection analysts, investigative journalists, OSINT researchers, academics, and compliance or legal teams conducting authorized dark-web research.
How much does InfiNet Spectre cost?
Spectre has three tiers. Free gives you 3 searches total to evaluate the tool. Unlimited Monthly is $19 per month for unlimited searches and full pipeline access. Lifetime Access is a one-time $149 payment (currently discounted from $299) for unlimited searches forever.
What does the free tier include?
The free tier gives you 3 dark-web OSINT searches total — enough to evaluate Spectre's AI query refinement, result summarization, and source coverage on your own research questions. After that you'll need to upgrade to continue.
How is a "search" counted?
One search equals one query you submit to Spectre. AI query refinement, result summarization, and opening individual sources in Tor Browser do not consume additional searches. A single query can aggregate results from many .onion sources.
Can I cancel the monthly plan?
Yes. Cancel any time from your account. You keep unlimited access through the end of the paid period, and you are not billed again.
Is the $149 Lifetime price permanent?
The $149 Lifetime price is a limited-time discount from the regular $299. If you know you'll use Spectre long-term, Lifetime is the cheapest option by a wide margin.
Do I need Tor Browser?
Yes. Results from Spectre point to .onion sources that can only be opened inside Tor Browser. Spectre never proxies .onion content — verification always happens in Tor. Download Tor Browser at torproject.org.
Does Spectre crawl the dark web in real time?
Spectre queries indexed Tor sources rather than crawling on demand. Index refreshes happen in the background so results are current without exposing you to live .onion retrieval in your browser.
How do I sign up?
Go to the app and sign in with email or Google. Accounts are created on first sign-in. For team access, contact us.
Is my search history private?
Your queries and briefs are stored against your account so you can refer back to them. They are not shared with other users. Abuse detection may review queries flagged by automated rules.
Can I use Spectre for illegal activity?
No. Spectre is strictly for authorized research. Accounts attempting to use the platform to plan, facilitate, or profit from illegal activity are permanently suspended (no refund), and we cooperate with law enforcement where legally required.
Does Spectre replace Tor Browser?
No. Spectre is a search and analysis layer on top of indexed Tor content. You still use Tor Browser to verify and interact with any source you find.
How is Spectre different from a regular dark-web search engine?
Regular dark-web search engines return raw links. Spectre adds AI query refinement (so you don't craft keywords), AI summaries for every result, and multi-source aggregation into a structured brief you can export.
Is there an API?
Not yet. An API for automated monitoring and team integrations is on the roadmap.
Where is Spectre hosted?
Spectre is a project by InfiNet, operated on infrastructure managed by our team. The marketing site runs on the clear web; the app signs users in and orchestrates queries server-side.
How do I contact the team?
Use the InfiNet main site's contact page at infinet.services/contact/ or email the team listed there. We read every message from researchers.
Tor Browser Required
Sources surfaced by InfiNet Spectre live on the Tor network (.onion) and can only be opened with Tor Browser. Download it at torproject.org.