CIRCL CVE Search vs Eden
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
CIRCL CVE Search vs Eden: common questions
Which is more reliable, CIRCL CVE Search or Eden?
On our scheduled checks, Eden leads on measured uptime — CIRCL CVE Search at —% versus Eden 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 Eden need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — CIRCL CVE Search uses an API key and Eden 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 CIRCL CVE Search and Eden from the browser?
Yes — both CIRCL CVE Search and Eden 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 CIRCL CVE Search and Eden free for commercial use?
CIRCL CVE Search has unclear commercial terms, and Eden 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.