DummyJSON vs Shodan EntityDB API

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms91883
P95 · ms19291941
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no keyFree — limits not published
Rate limit100 req/window · 99 remaining · resets 1783510243Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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DummyJSON vs Shodan EntityDB API: common questions

Which is more reliable, DummyJSON or Shodan EntityDB API?

Both are neck-and-neck — DummyJSON and Shodan EntityDB API each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, DummyJSON or Shodan EntityDB API?

DummyJSON has the lower median latency in our checks — DummyJSON responds in 91 ms versus Shodan EntityDB API at 883 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 DummyJSON and Shodan EntityDB API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — DummyJSON 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 DummyJSON and Shodan EntityDB API from the browser?

Only DummyJSON 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 DummyJSON and Shodan EntityDB API free for commercial use?

DummyJSON 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.