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ArkForge Trust Layer vs VulDB

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

APIArkForge Trust LayerHEALTHY70VulDBHEALTHY94
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d73.5%100%
Uptime · 30d58.3%100%
P50 · ms1030360
P95 · ms21671138
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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ArkForge Trust Layer vs VulDB: common questions

Which is more reliable, ArkForge Trust Layer or VulDB?

On our scheduled checks, VulDB leads on measured uptime — ArkForge Trust Layer at 73.5% versus VulDB at 100% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, ArkForge Trust Layer or VulDB?

VulDB has the lower median latency in our checks — ArkForge Trust Layer responds in 1030 ms versus VulDB at 360 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 ArkForge Trust Layer and VulDB need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — ArkForge Trust Layer uses an API key and VulDB 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 ArkForge Trust Layer and VulDB from the browser?

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

Are ArkForge Trust Layer and VulDB free for commercial use?

ArkForge Trust Layer has unclear commercial terms, and VulDB 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.