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Application Environment Verification vs Shodan

If you need a Security API that's easy to integrate, go with Application Environment Verification.

Application Environment Verification

Android library and API to verify the safety of user devices, detect rooted devices and other risks

Shodan

Search engine for Internet connected devices

Application Environment Verification

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use

Shodan

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureApplication Environment VerificationShodan
AuthenticationapiKeyapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

Application Environment Verification works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.