Shodan EntityDB API vs YADG
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Shodan EntityDB API vs YADG: common questions
Which is more reliable, Shodan EntityDB API or YADG?
On our scheduled checks, Shodan EntityDB API leads on measured uptime — Shodan EntityDB API at 100% versus YADG at 2.9% 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 YADG?
Shodan EntityDB API has the lower median latency in our checks — Shodan EntityDB API responds in 918 ms versus YADG at 1308 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 YADG need an API key?
Shodan EntityDB API needs no key, while YADG 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 YADG from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Shodan EntityDB API and YADG 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 YADG free for commercial use?
Shodan EntityDB API has unclear commercial terms, and YADG 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.