BotsArchive vs CIRCL CVE Search
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
BotsArchive vs CIRCL CVE Search: common questions
Which is more reliable, BotsArchive or CIRCL CVE Search?
On our scheduled checks, CIRCL CVE Search leads on measured uptime — BotsArchive at 97.1% versus CIRCL CVE Search at 98.0% 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, BotsArchive or CIRCL CVE Search?
CIRCL CVE Search has the lower median latency in our checks — BotsArchive responds in 790 ms versus CIRCL CVE Search at 698 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 BotsArchive and CIRCL CVE Search need an API key?
BotsArchive needs no key, while CIRCL CVE Search requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for BotsArchive first.
Can I call BotsArchive and CIRCL CVE Search from the browser?
Yes — both BotsArchive and CIRCL CVE Search send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are BotsArchive and CIRCL CVE Search free for commercial use?
BotsArchive has unclear commercial terms, and CIRCL CVE Search 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.