DigitalOcean Status vs Shodan EntityDB API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
DigitalOcean Status vs Shodan EntityDB API: common questions
Which is more reliable, DigitalOcean Status or Shodan EntityDB API?
On our scheduled checks, Shodan EntityDB API leads on measured uptime — DigitalOcean Status at 99.02% versus Shodan EntityDB API 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, DigitalOcean Status or Shodan EntityDB API?
DigitalOcean Status has the lower median latency in our checks — DigitalOcean Status responds in 422 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 DigitalOcean Status and Shodan EntityDB API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — DigitalOcean Status 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 DigitalOcean Status and Shodan EntityDB API from the browser?
Only DigitalOcean Status 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 DigitalOcean Status and Shodan EntityDB API free for commercial use?
DigitalOcean Status 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.