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Authentiq API vs Censys

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

Authentiq API

Strong authentication, without the passwords.

Censys

Search engine for Internet connected host and devices

Authentiq API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • No HTTPS support

Censys

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • No CORS support
  • Currently flagged as inactive
FeatureAuthentiq APICensys
AuthenticationapiKeyapiKey
HTTPSNoYes
CORSUnknownNo

When to use which?

Censys supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.