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Authentiq API vs Shodan

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

Authentiq API

Strong authentication, without the passwords.

Shodan

Search engine for Internet connected devices

Authentiq API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • No HTTPS support

Shodan

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureAuthentiq APIShodan
AuthenticationapiKeyapiKey
HTTPSNoYes
CORSUnknownUnknown

When to use which?

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