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OSV API vs Presend API

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

The verdict

  • Choose OSV API if its data fits your use case better; on access and reliability it's level with Presend API.
  • Choose Presend API if you want faster responses.

Side by side

OSV APIPresend API
What it doesOpen source vulnerability database and distributed triage infrastructure.Security and developer utility API -- malware, vulnerability, and domain checks, no signup.
ProviderOSVPresend API
API keyNot neededNot needed
HTTPSYesYes
CORS (browser calls)YesYes
Status todayOnline · 608 msOnline · 399 ms
Uptime (30 days)UpUp
Developer ratingNot rated yetNot rated yet
PriceFree / free tierFree / free tier
OSV docs ↗Presend docs ↗

About each API

OSV logoOSV API

Open source vulnerability database and distributed triage infrastructure.

Information about the OSV database and API.

Strengths

  • No API key needed
  • Callable from the browser (CORS)
  • HTTPS

Ratings, reviews and FAQ →

Presend logoPresend API

Security and developer utility API -- malware, vulnerability, and domain checks, no signup.

Free REST API, no key or signup: supply-chain checks (typosquatting, npm maintainer changes, OSV vulnerabilities), security headers, DNS and RDAP lookups, email and IBAN validation.

Strengths

  • No API key needed
  • Fast: 399 ms response
  • 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 (both qualify).
  • 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.

OSV vs Presend FAQ

Do OSV API and Presend API need an API key?

Neither needs an API key; you can call both straight away.

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