AbuseIPDB vs MalwareBazaar
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
AbuseIPDB vs MalwareBazaar: common questions
Which is more reliable, AbuseIPDB or MalwareBazaar?
On our scheduled checks, MalwareBazaar leads on measured uptime — AbuseIPDB at —% versus MalwareBazaar at —% 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 MalwareBazaar need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — AbuseIPDB uses an API key and MalwareBazaar uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call AbuseIPDB and MalwareBazaar from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call AbuseIPDB and MalwareBazaar from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are AbuseIPDB and MalwareBazaar free for commercial use?
AbuseIPDB has unclear commercial terms, and MalwareBazaar 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.