dead-drop vs VulDB
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
dead-drop vs VulDB: common questions
Which is more reliable, dead-drop or VulDB?
On our scheduled checks, VulDB leads on measured uptime — dead-drop at 99.02% versus VulDB at 100% 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, dead-drop or VulDB?
VulDB has the lower median latency in our checks — dead-drop responds in 722 ms versus VulDB at 360 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 dead-drop and VulDB need an API key?
dead-drop needs no key, while VulDB requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for dead-drop first.
Can I call dead-drop and VulDB from the browser?
Yes — both dead-drop and VulDB 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 dead-drop and VulDB free for commercial use?
dead-drop has unclear commercial terms, and VulDB 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.