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SampleAPIs vs Shodan EntityDB API

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

APISampleAPIsHEALTHY95Shodan EntityDB APIHEALTHY87
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.44%100%
Uptime · 30d98.3%100%
P50 · ms347883
P95 · ms17471941
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limit5000 req/window · 3876 remaining · resets 1783516346Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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SampleAPIs vs Shodan EntityDB API: common questions

Which is more reliable, SampleAPIs or Shodan EntityDB API?

On our scheduled checks, Shodan EntityDB API leads on measured uptime — SampleAPIs at 99.44% 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, SampleAPIs or Shodan EntityDB API?

SampleAPIs has the lower median latency in our checks — SampleAPIs responds in 347 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 SampleAPIs and Shodan EntityDB API need an API key?

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

Only SampleAPIs 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 SampleAPIs and Shodan EntityDB API free for commercial use?

SampleAPIs 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.