eNanoMapper database vs Shodan EntityDB API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms1601918
P95 · ms33101306
Authnonenone
CORSnono
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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eNanoMapper database vs Shodan EntityDB API: common questions

Which is more reliable, eNanoMapper database or Shodan EntityDB API?

On our scheduled checks, Shodan EntityDB API leads on measured uptime — eNanoMapper database 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, eNanoMapper database or Shodan EntityDB API?

Shodan EntityDB API has the lower median latency in our checks — eNanoMapper database responds in 1601 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 eNanoMapper database and Shodan EntityDB API need an API key?

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

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call eNanoMapper database and Shodan EntityDB API from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are eNanoMapper database and Shodan EntityDB API free for commercial use?

eNanoMapper database 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.