Monday vs Shodan EntityDB API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms207918
P95 · ms10861306
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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Monday vs Shodan EntityDB API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Monday or Shodan EntityDB API?

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

Monday has the lower median latency in our checks — Monday responds in 207 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 Monday and Shodan EntityDB API need an API key?

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

Can I call Monday and Shodan EntityDB API from the browser?

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

Monday 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.