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ParlayAPI vs Shodan EntityDB API

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

APIParlayAPIREACHABLE88Shodan EntityDB APIHEALTHY87
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d87.5%100%
Uptime · 30d87.5%100%
P50 · ms211883
P95 · ms15361941
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished
In directory since2026-10-042026-07-05
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ParlayAPI vs Shodan EntityDB API: common questions

Which is more reliable, ParlayAPI or Shodan EntityDB API?

On our scheduled checks, Shodan EntityDB API leads on measured uptime — ParlayAPI at 87.5% 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, ParlayAPI or Shodan EntityDB API?

ParlayAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — ParlayAPI responds in 211 ms versus Shodan EntityDB API at 883 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 ParlayAPI and Shodan EntityDB API need an API key?

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

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

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

ParlayAPI 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.