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Parkhaus Basel API vs Shodan EntityDB API

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

APIParkhaus Basel APIHEALTHY86Shodan EntityDB APIHEALTHY87
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms1060918
P95 · ms29821306
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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Parkhaus Basel API vs Shodan EntityDB API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Parkhaus Basel API or Shodan EntityDB API?

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

Shodan EntityDB API has the lower median latency in our checks — Parkhaus Basel API responds in 1060 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 Parkhaus Basel API and Shodan EntityDB API need an API key?

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

Only Parkhaus Basel 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 Parkhaus Basel API and Shodan EntityDB API free for commercial use?

Parkhaus Basel 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.