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AlienVault Open Threat Exchange (OTX) API vs Scanii API

Two free Anti-Malware APIs compared on access, reliability and developer ratings, using data from our daily health checks.

The verdict

  • Choose AlienVault Open Threat Exchange (OTX) API if its data fits your use case better; on access and reliability it's level with Scanii API.
  • Choose Scanii API if you want to call it from browser JavaScript.

Side by side

AlienVault Open Threat Exchange (OTX) APIScanii API
What it doesLearn about the latest cyber threats.Simple REST API that can scan submitted documents/files for the presence of threats.
ProviderLevelBlue Open Threat Exchangescanii.com
API keyRequiredRequired
HTTPSYesYes
CORS (browser calls)UnknownYes
Status todayOnline · 1291 msOnline · 1578 ms
Uptime (30 days)UpUp
Developer ratingNot rated yetNot rated yet
PriceFree / free tierFree / free tier
AlienVault Open Threat Exchange (OTX) docs ↗Scanii docs ↗

About each API

AlienVault Open Threat Exchange (OTX) logoAlienVault Open Threat Exchange (OTX) API

Learn about the latest cyber threats.

Learn about the latest cyber threats. Research, collaborate, and share threat intelligence in real time. Protect yourself and the community against today's emerging threats.

Strengths

  • HTTPS

Ratings, reviews and FAQ →

Scanii logoScanii API

Simple REST API that can scan submitted documents/files for the presence of threats.

Scanii documentation portal

Strengths

  • Callable from the browser (CORS)
  • HTTPS

Ratings, reviews and FAQ →

How to choose between them

  • Prototyping or a tutorial? Pick the one that needs no API key (neither does, so compare their free tiers).
  • Calling from a web page? You need CORS. Otherwise route requests through your own server or a serverless function.
  • Going to production? Favour HTTPS, a strong uptime record and a provider with clear rate limits and terms. Check each API's docs before you commit.
  • Still unsure? Both are free to try: send one request to each and compare the data you get back.

AlienVault Open Threat Exchange (OTX) vs Scanii FAQ

Do AlienVault Open Threat Exchange (OTX) API and Scanii API need an API key?

Both require authentication (apiKey and apiKey).

Which can I call from the browser?

Scanii API supports CORS, so front-end JavaScript can call it directly. Call the other from a server.

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