BarkScan vs Shodan
An honest, side-by-side comparison. We'll tell you where we're better, where Shodan is better, and let you decide.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | BarkScan | Shodan |
|---|---|---|
| Banner grabbing | ✓ | ✓ |
| DNS intelligence | ✓ | ✓ |
| Certificate transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| API on free tier | ✓ | ✗ |
| Flat-rate pricing (no credits) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Credit rollover | ✓ | ✗ |
| InternetDB (free host lookup) | Planned | ✓ |
| IoT/SCADA search (Shodan Images) | Not available | ✓ |
No credits. No tokens. Just data.
With BarkScan, your flat-rate plan covers everything -- searches, DNS lookups, and pagination.
Search Freely
No credits consumed per search. Run as many queries as your plan allows.
Paginate Without Penalty
Browse through all results without burning credits on every page.
Predictable Billing
Know exactly what you'll pay each month. No surprises, no overages.
When to Choose Shodan
We believe in honest comparisons. Shodan is a pioneering platform with genuine strengths. Here's when it might be the better choice:
Brand recognition
If you're presenting findings to stakeholders who expect "Shodan" by name, that brand trust matters. We're earning it.
When to Choose BarkScan
BarkScan is the better choice when:
You need predictable costs
No credit tracking, no per-request fees, no pagination costs. What you see on the pricing page is what you pay.
See the Difference for Yourself
Start with our free tier. No credit card required. No credits to track.