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jsDelivr vs Shodan EntityDB API

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

APIjsDelivrHEALTHY98Shodan EntityDB APIHEALTHY87
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms181918
P95 · ms10571306
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree, no keyFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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jsDelivr vs Shodan EntityDB API: common questions

Which is more reliable, jsDelivr or Shodan EntityDB API?

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

jsDelivr has the lower median latency in our checks — jsDelivr responds in 181 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 jsDelivr and Shodan EntityDB API need an API key?

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

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

jsDelivr 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.