MY IP vs Shodan EntityDB API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
MY IP vs Shodan EntityDB API: common questions
Which is more reliable, MY IP or Shodan EntityDB API?
On our scheduled checks, Shodan EntityDB API leads on measured uptime — MY IP at 82.4% 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, MY IP or Shodan EntityDB API?
MY IP has the lower median latency in our checks — MY IP responds in 210 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 MY IP and Shodan EntityDB API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — MY IP 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 MY IP and Shodan EntityDB API from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call MY IP and Shodan EntityDB API from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are MY IP and Shodan EntityDB API free for commercial use?
MY IP 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.