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Beeceptor vs Shodan EntityDB API

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

APIBeeceptorHEALTHY89Shodan EntityDB APIHEALTHY87
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms750918
P95 · ms37151306
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree public echo host, no signupFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Beeceptor vs Shodan EntityDB API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Beeceptor or Shodan EntityDB API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Beeceptor 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, Beeceptor or Shodan EntityDB API?

Beeceptor has the lower median latency in our checks — Beeceptor responds in 750 ms versus Shodan EntityDB API at 918 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 Beeceptor and Shodan EntityDB API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Beeceptor is callable with no signup, and Shodan EntityDB API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

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

Only Beeceptor 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 Beeceptor and Shodan EntityDB API free for commercial use?

Beeceptor 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.