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IBM X-Force Exchange vs Shodan Monitor
Both stand on threat intelligence platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
X-Force Exchange brings threat research and collaboration into a cloud-based portal, with QRadar integration and documented intelligence feeds. The free portal does not include full access, and API use requires a purchased subscription.
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Shodan Monitor combines continuous network observation with multiple alert routes and scan options. Check DNS coverage and subscription-based limits against the assets you need to monitor before choosing a plan.
Visit Shodan MonitorThe facts
| IBM X-Force Exchange | Shodan Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Linux, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Membership: $49, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com | monitor.shodan.io |
| On threat intelligence platforms | #6 of 32 | #26 of 32 |
IBM X-Force Exchange: what it does well
- Reports include context for multiple threat types
- Collections can be public or private
- QRadar plug-in supports IP and URL lookups
- Supports JSON and STIX/TAXII formats
What to know first
- Free plan has limited portal access
- Guests cannot use all website features
- API access requires a purchased premium subscription
- GUI requires a supported browser and direct internet
Shodan Monitor: what it does well
- Continuously crawls monitored network ranges.
- Supports IPs, domains, hostnames, and search queries.
- Offers email, chat, and webhook notifications.
- API, CLI, and streaming event access are available.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Domain monitoring may miss services without DNS records.
- Monitoring capacity depends on the API subscription.
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