Shodan EntityDB API vs UrlBae
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Shodan EntityDB API vs UrlBae: common questions
Which is more reliable, Shodan EntityDB API or UrlBae?
On our scheduled checks, Shodan EntityDB API leads on measured uptime — Shodan EntityDB API at 100% versus UrlBae at 1.0% 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, Shodan EntityDB API or UrlBae?
Shodan EntityDB API has the lower median latency in our checks — Shodan EntityDB API responds in 918 ms versus UrlBae at 1158 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 UrlBae need an API key?
Shodan EntityDB API needs no key, while UrlBae requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Shodan EntityDB API first.
Can I call Shodan EntityDB API and UrlBae from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Shodan EntityDB API and UrlBae from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Shodan EntityDB API and UrlBae free for commercial use?
Shodan EntityDB API has unclear commercial terms, and UrlBae 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.