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ScrapingDog vs Shodan EntityDB API

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

APIScrapingDogREACHABLE100Shodan EntityDB APIHEALTHY87
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms195918
P95 · ms6211306
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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ScrapingDog vs Shodan EntityDB API: common questions

Which is more reliable, ScrapingDog or Shodan EntityDB API?

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

ScrapingDog has the lower median latency in our checks — ScrapingDog responds in 195 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 ScrapingDog and Shodan EntityDB API need an API key?

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

Can I call ScrapingDog and Shodan EntityDB API from the browser?

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

ScrapingDog 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.