CIRCL CVE Search vs Crawlee
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
CIRCL CVE Search vs Crawlee: common questions
Which is more reliable, CIRCL CVE Search or Crawlee?
On our scheduled checks, Crawlee leads on measured uptime — CIRCL CVE Search at —% versus Crawlee at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do CIRCL CVE Search and Crawlee need an API key?
Crawlee needs no key, while CIRCL CVE Search requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Crawlee first.
Can I call CIRCL CVE Search and Crawlee from the browser?
Only CIRCL CVE Search is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Crawlee needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are CIRCL CVE Search and Crawlee free for commercial use?
CIRCL CVE Search has unclear commercial terms, and Crawlee 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.