Authentication vs CVEDB
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Authentication vs CVEDB: common questions
Which is more reliable, Authentication or CVEDB?
On our scheduled checks, Authentication leads on measured uptime — Authentication at 100% versus CVEDB 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.
Which is faster, Authentication or CVEDB?
CVEDB has the lower median latency in our checks — Authentication responds in 720 ms versus CVEDB at 217 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 Authentication and CVEDB need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Authentication is callable with no signup, and CVEDB is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Authentication and CVEDB from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Authentication and CVEDB from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Authentication and CVEDB free for commercial use?
Authentication has unclear commercial terms, and CVEDB 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.