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APIClaw vs Shodan EntityDB API

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

APIAPIClawREACHABLE100Shodan EntityDB APIHEALTHY86
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms661915
P95 · ms7001941
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished
In directory since2026-10-302026-07-05
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APIClaw vs Shodan EntityDB API: common questions

Which is more reliable, APIClaw or Shodan EntityDB API?

Both are neck-and-neck — APIClaw and Shodan EntityDB API each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, APIClaw or Shodan EntityDB API?

APIClaw has the lower median latency in our checks — APIClaw responds in 661 ms versus Shodan EntityDB API at 915 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do APIClaw and Shodan EntityDB API need an API key?

Shodan EntityDB API needs no key, while APIClaw requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Shodan EntityDB API first.

Can I call APIClaw and Shodan EntityDB API from the browser?

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

Are APIClaw and Shodan EntityDB API free for commercial use?

APIClaw has unclear commercial terms, and Shodan EntityDB API 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.