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Random Profiles vs Shodan EntityDB API

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

APIRandom ProfilesHEALTHY96Shodan EntityDB APIHEALTHY87
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms282918
P95 · ms25291306
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Random Profiles vs Shodan EntityDB API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Random Profiles or Shodan EntityDB API?

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

Random Profiles has the lower median latency in our checks — Random Profiles responds in 282 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 Random Profiles and Shodan EntityDB API need an API key?

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

Can I call Random Profiles and Shodan EntityDB API from the browser?

Only Random Profiles 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 Random Profiles and Shodan EntityDB API free for commercial use?

Random Profiles 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.