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Numverify vs Shodan EntityDB API

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

APINumverifyHEALTHY93Shodan EntityDB APIHEALTHY87
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms449918
P95 · ms14881306
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Numverify vs Shodan EntityDB API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Numverify or Shodan EntityDB API?

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

Numverify has the lower median latency in our checks — Numverify responds in 449 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 Numverify and Shodan EntityDB API need an API key?

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

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

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Numverify 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 Numverify and Shodan EntityDB API free for commercial use?

Numverify 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.