shipapis
StarSubmit an APISubmit API

English Random Words vs Shodan EntityDB API

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

APIEnglish Random WordsHEALTHY77Shodan EntityDB APIHEALTHY87
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d74.5%100%
Uptime · 30d71.7%100%
P50 · ms592918
P95 · ms21261306
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limit30 req/window · 6 remaining · resets 585Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

English Random Words vs Shodan EntityDB API: common questions

Which is more reliable, English Random Words or Shodan EntityDB API?

On our scheduled checks, Shodan EntityDB API leads on measured uptime — English Random Words at 74.5% 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, English Random Words or Shodan EntityDB API?

English Random Words has the lower median latency in our checks — English Random Words responds in 592 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 English Random Words and Shodan EntityDB API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — English Random Words 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 English Random Words and Shodan EntityDB API from the browser?

Only English Random Words 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 English Random Words and Shodan EntityDB API free for commercial use?

English Random Words 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.