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restful-api.dev vs Shodan EntityDB API

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

APIrestful-api.devDYING49Shodan EntityDB APIHEALTHY87
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d16.7%100%
Uptime · 30d16.7%100%
P50 · ms240918
P95 · ms4221306
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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restful-api.dev vs Shodan EntityDB API: common questions

Which is more reliable, restful-api.dev or Shodan EntityDB API?

On our scheduled checks, Shodan EntityDB API leads on measured uptime — restful-api.dev at 16.7% 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, restful-api.dev or Shodan EntityDB API?

restful-api.dev has the lower median latency in our checks — restful-api.dev responds in 240 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 restful-api.dev and Shodan EntityDB API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — restful-api.dev 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 restful-api.dev and Shodan EntityDB API from the browser?

Only restful-api.dev 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 restful-api.dev and Shodan EntityDB API free for commercial use?

restful-api.dev 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.