Shodan alternatives
6 tools in the catalogue cover the same ground as Shodan and can replace it depending on the need. Each one is reachable, re-checked daily, and listed with its pricing.
- CensysfreemiumInternet-wide scanner and search engine for hosts, certificates, and services.
- FOFAfreemiumChinese internet asset search engine similar to Shodan, indexing IP devices, services, and web apps with over 2 billion assets — particularly strong on Chinese and Asian infrastructure.
- ZoomEye.aifreemiumCyberspace search engine indexing internet-connected devices, services, and vulnerabilities globally. Provides AI-powered search via ZoomEyeGPT with support for ZoomEye dorks for targeted reconnaissance.
- OnyphefreemiumCyber defense search engine with internet scanning, threat intelligence, and attack surface management.
- Netlas.iofreemiumComprehensive internet scanning platform with OSINT, DNS, and WHOIS data. Free tier: 50 requests/day.
- BinaryEdge (R)paidCommercial security research platform with internet-wide scanning and module-based detection.
Head to head : Shodan vs Censys, Shodan vs FOFA
Shodan
Domain Name
Search engine for internet-exposed devices, services, and security-relevant banners.
RECOMMENDED USE
Finding exposed services and infrastructure risk indicators
Launch Shodan directly
Enter your target: the link opens with the query already filled in. Nothing is sent from this site.
Expected input: recherche
When to use this tool
Shodan comes into play at these investigation steps, depending on your starting point.
- Collectionstarting point: domain or website · step 4 of 7
Observe the exposed services
Shodan and Censys index passively: you read their cache, you do not scan the target.
- Collectionstarting point: ip address · step 2 of 4
Locate the IP and its operator
Network attribution reveals the host, the country and sometimes the organisation.
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Hunter.how
Domain NameInternet-wide asset search engine: exposed services, certificates and technologies, with a syntax close to Shodan and different coverage.
Criminal IP Search
Domain NameCyber threat intelligence search engine for exposed assets, domains, vulnerabilities, and risk indicators.
ZoomEye.ai
Domain NameCyberspace search engine indexing internet-connected devices, services, and vulnerabilities globally. Provides AI-powered search via ZoomEyeGPT with support for ZoomEye dorks for targeted reconnaissance.
Censys
Domain NameInternet-wide scanner and search engine for hosts, certificates, and services.
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