Scrapfly vs Shodan EntityDB API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Scrapfly vs Shodan EntityDB API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Scrapfly or Shodan EntityDB API?
On our scheduled checks, Shodan EntityDB API leads on measured uptime — Scrapfly at 99.02% 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, Scrapfly or Shodan EntityDB API?
Shodan EntityDB API has the lower median latency in our checks — Scrapfly responds in 1015 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 Scrapfly and Shodan EntityDB API need an API key?
Shodan EntityDB API needs no key, while Scrapfly requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Shodan EntityDB API first.
Can I call Scrapfly and Shodan EntityDB API from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Scrapfly 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 Scrapfly and Shodan EntityDB API free for commercial use?
Scrapfly 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.