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Shodan EntityDB API vs Stoplight Elements API Docs

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

APIShodan EntityDB APINEW—Stoplight Elements API DocsNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
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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Shodan EntityDB API vs Stoplight Elements API Docs: common questions

Which is more reliable, Shodan EntityDB API or Stoplight Elements API Docs?

On our scheduled checks, Stoplight Elements API Docs leads on measured uptime — Shodan EntityDB API at —% versus Stoplight Elements API Docs at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Shodan EntityDB API and Stoplight Elements API Docs need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Shodan EntityDB API is callable with no signup, and Stoplight Elements API Docs is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Shodan EntityDB API and Stoplight Elements API Docs from the browser?

Only Stoplight Elements API Docs 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 Shodan EntityDB API and Stoplight Elements API Docs free for commercial use?

Shodan EntityDB API has unclear commercial terms, and Stoplight Elements API Docs 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.