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AbuseIPDB vs dead-drop

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIAbuseIPDBDEAD0dead-dropHEALTHY89
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%99.02%
Uptime · 30d0.0%98.3%
P50 · ms—722
P95 · ms—1299
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished100 req/window · 100 remaining · resets 1783513841
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

AbuseIPDB vs dead-drop: common questions

Which is more reliable, AbuseIPDB or dead-drop?

On our scheduled checks, dead-drop leads on measured uptime — AbuseIPDB at 0.0% versus dead-drop at 99.02% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do AbuseIPDB and dead-drop need an API key?

dead-drop needs no key, while AbuseIPDB requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for dead-drop first.

Can I call AbuseIPDB and dead-drop from the browser?

Only dead-drop is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. AbuseIPDB needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are AbuseIPDB and dead-drop free for commercial use?

AbuseIPDB has unclear commercial terms, and dead-drop has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.