Built for Security Researchers Who Want Quality Data, Not Enterprise Pricing
Focus on your research, not your tool budget. Get comprehensive internet intelligence at researcher-friendly prices with generous free tiers.
Research Challenges We Solve
Budget Constraints
Enterprise tools cost $500-2000/month. Research grants don't cover that. We start at $9/month with generous academic discounts.
Data Quality Issues
Free tools give incomplete results. We scan 5 billion services monthly with validated, enriched data you can cite in papers.
API Limitations
Most platforms restrict API access or charge per request. We include generous API quotas in all plans with bulk export options.
Research-Focused Features
Internet-Wide Scanning
Scan all 4.3 billion routable IPv4 addresses. Full TCP/UDP port scanning, service fingerprinting, and banner grabbing. Updated continuously.
- 5 billion+ services in our database
- 65,000+ different services detected
- Monthly full internet scans
{
"ip": "93.184.216.34",
"port": 443,
"service": "https",
"banner": "HTTP/1.1 200 OK...",
"certificate": { ... },
"last_seen": "2026-01-28"
}$ curl -H "X-API-Key: your_key" \
"https://api.barkscan.com/search?q=product:nginx"
{
"total": 142847362,
"results": [ ... ],
"query_time": "0.123s"
}
RESTful API & Bulk Export
Programmatic access for research automation. No per-request fees. Bulk export for offline analysis. Python SDK and comprehensive documentation.
- 10,000 free API requests/month
- JSON, CSV, and XML export formats
- Rate limits suitable for research workloads
Research Applications
Measuring Internet-Wide Adoption
Track deployment rates of new protocols, software versions, or security measures across the entire internet. Perfect for academic papers and trend analysis.
Vulnerability Research
Find vulnerable services, misconfigurations, or exposed systems for responsible disclosure. Identify patterns and develop better detection methods.
Network Topology Mapping
Map relationships between networks, organizations, and infrastructure. Understand internet topology and routing patterns for your thesis or paper.
Protocol Analysis
Study implementation differences across vendors and versions. Collect real-world samples for protocol fuzzing or conformance testing.
50% Off for Researchers & Students
Valid .edu email? Get half off all paid plans.
- As low as $4.50/month (usually $9)
- Full API access included
- Unlimited searches & exports
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