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PhishStats vs VulDB

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

APIPhishStatsDYING31VulDBHEALTHY94
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d5.9%100%
Uptime · 30d1.7%100%
P50 · ms240360
P95 · ms3521138
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limit20 req/window · 19 remaining · resets 50Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

PhishStats vs VulDB: common questions

Which is more reliable, PhishStats or VulDB?

On our scheduled checks, VulDB leads on measured uptime — PhishStats at 5.9% versus VulDB 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, PhishStats or VulDB?

PhishStats has the lower median latency in our checks — PhishStats responds in 240 ms versus VulDB at 360 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 PhishStats and VulDB need an API key?

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

Can I call PhishStats and VulDB from the browser?

Only VulDB is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. PhishStats needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are PhishStats and VulDB free for commercial use?

PhishStats has unclear commercial terms, and VulDB 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.