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Sheet2API vs Shodan EntityDB API

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

APISheet2APIHEALTHY79Shodan EntityDB APIHEALTHY87
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%100%
Uptime · 30d98.3%100%
P50 · ms3070918
P95 · ms49021306
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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Sheet2API vs Shodan EntityDB API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Sheet2API or Shodan EntityDB API?

On our scheduled checks, Shodan EntityDB API leads on measured uptime — Sheet2API 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, Sheet2API or Shodan EntityDB API?

Shodan EntityDB API has the lower median latency in our checks — Sheet2API responds in 3070 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 Sheet2API and Shodan EntityDB API need an API key?

Shodan EntityDB API needs no key, while Sheet2API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Shodan EntityDB API first.

Can I call Sheet2API and Shodan EntityDB API from the browser?

Only Sheet2API 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 Sheet2API and Shodan EntityDB API free for commercial use?

Sheet2API 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.