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Shodan EntityDB API vs Truth or Dare API

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

APIShodan EntityDB APIHEALTHY87Truth or Dare APIHEALTHY77
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms918546
P95 · ms1306973
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished5 req/window · 4 remaining · resets 5
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Shodan EntityDB API vs Truth or Dare API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Shodan EntityDB API or Truth or Dare API?

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

Truth or Dare API has the lower median latency in our checks — Shodan EntityDB API responds in 918 ms versus Truth or Dare API at 546 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 Shodan EntityDB API and Truth or Dare API need an API key?

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

Can I call Shodan EntityDB API and Truth or Dare API from the browser?

Only Truth or Dare API 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 Truth or Dare API free for commercial use?

Shodan EntityDB API has unclear commercial terms, and Truth or Dare 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.