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eLife Sciences API vs Shodan EntityDB API

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

APIeLife Sciences APIHEALTHY95Shodan EntityDB APIHEALTHY87
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms409918
P95 · ms10391306
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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eLife Sciences API vs Shodan EntityDB API: common questions

Which is more reliable, eLife Sciences API or Shodan EntityDB API?

Both are neck-and-neck — eLife Sciences API 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, eLife Sciences API or Shodan EntityDB API?

eLife Sciences API has the lower median latency in our checks — eLife Sciences API responds in 409 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 eLife Sciences API and Shodan EntityDB API need an API key?

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

Only eLife Sciences API 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 eLife Sciences API and Shodan EntityDB API free for commercial use?

eLife Sciences API 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.