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Gcore CDN vs Shodan EntityDB API

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

APIGcore CDNHEALTHY96Shodan EntityDB APIHEALTHY87
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms362918
P95 · ms12211306
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Gcore CDN vs Shodan EntityDB API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Gcore CDN or Shodan EntityDB API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Gcore CDN 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, Gcore CDN or Shodan EntityDB API?

Gcore CDN has the lower median latency in our checks — Gcore CDN responds in 362 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 Gcore CDN and Shodan EntityDB API need an API key?

Shodan EntityDB API needs no key, while Gcore CDN requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Shodan EntityDB API first.

Can I call Gcore CDN and Shodan EntityDB API from the browser?

Only Gcore CDN 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 Gcore CDN and Shodan EntityDB API free for commercial use?

Gcore CDN 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.