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AlienVault Open Threat Exchange (OTX) API vs ScanMalware 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 ScanMalware API.
  • Choose ScanMalware API if you want to start without an API key, to call it from browser JavaScript, faster responses.

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AlienVault Open Threat Exchange (OTX) APIScanMalware API
What it doesLearn about the latest cyber threats.Scan URLs in a sandboxed browser and search past scans by domain, IP, ASN, JARM or favicon hash.
ProviderLevelBlue Open Threat Exchangescanmalware.com
API keyRequiredNot needed
HTTPSYesYes
CORS (browser calls)UnknownYes
Status todayOnline · 1291 msOnline · 706 ms
Uptime (30 days)UpUp
Developer ratingNot rated yetNot rated yet
PriceFree / free tierFree / free tier
AlienVault Open Threat Exchange (OTX) docs ↗ScanMalware 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 →

ScanMalware logoScanMalware API

Scan URLs in a sandboxed browser and search past scans by domain, IP, ASN, JARM or favicon hash.

Strengths

  • No API key needed
  • 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.
  • 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 ScanMalware FAQ

Which needs an API key, AlienVault Open Threat Exchange (OTX) API or ScanMalware API?

AlienVault Open Threat Exchange (OTX) API requires an API key; ScanMalware API doesn't, so ScanMalware API is quicker to try.

Which can I call from the browser?

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

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