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GeoNet API vs Shodan EntityDB API

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

APIGeoNet APIHEALTHY75Shodan EntityDB APIHEALTHY87
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms2533918
P95 · ms28081306
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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GeoNet API vs Shodan EntityDB API: common questions

Which is more reliable, GeoNet API or Shodan EntityDB API?

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

Shodan EntityDB API has the lower median latency in our checks — GeoNet API responds in 2533 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 GeoNet API and Shodan EntityDB API need an API key?

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

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

GeoNet 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.