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AbuseIPDB vs National Vulnerability Database

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

APIAbuseIPDBDEAD0National Vulnerability DatabaseHEALTHY87
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%91.6%
Uptime · 30d0.0%93.1%
P50 · ms—263
P95 · ms—4448
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseUnverifiedPublic domain (U.S. Government work)
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — no key required (free key raises limits)
Rate limitUnpublished5 requests per rolling 30 seconds without an API key (50 with a free key)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

AbuseIPDB vs National Vulnerability Database: common questions

Which is more reliable, AbuseIPDB or National Vulnerability Database?

On our scheduled checks, National Vulnerability Database leads on measured uptime — AbuseIPDB at 0.0% versus National Vulnerability Database at 91.6% 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 National Vulnerability Database need an API key?

National Vulnerability Database needs no key, while AbuseIPDB requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for National Vulnerability Database first.

Can I call AbuseIPDB and National Vulnerability Database from the browser?

Only National Vulnerability Database 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 National Vulnerability Database free for commercial use?

AbuseIPDB has unclear commercial terms, and National Vulnerability Database allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.