How to Choose the Best Anti-malware API in 2026
There are 15 Anti-malware APIs in our directory. Of these, 1 require no authentication, making them ideal for quick prototyping. 1 are rated beginner-friendly.
Scores last tested: 2026-08-10
Quick Comparison: Top 10 Anti-malware APIs
Ranked by API Score. Measured means we called a real endpoint of that API; Est. means the score is derived from metadata because the endpoint could not be called without credentials. Discontinued APIs are excluded.
| Name | API Score | Auth | HTTPS | CORS | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NoPhishy | 87 A Est. | API Key | ✓ | ✓ | Intermediate |
| URLhaus | 87 A Est. | No Auth | ✓ | ✓ | Beginner |
| AbuseIPDB | 77 B Est. | API Key | ✓ | ? | Intermediate |
| AlienVault Open Threat Exchange (OTX) | 77 B Est. | API Key | ✓ | ? | Intermediate |
| CAPEsandbox | 77 B Est. | API Key | ✓ | ? | Intermediate |
| Google Safe Browsing | 77 B Est. | API Key | ✓ | ? | Intermediate |
| MalwareBazaar | 77 B Est. | API Key | ✓ | ? | Intermediate |
| Metacert | 77 B Est. | API Key | ✓ | ? | Intermediate |
| Scanii | 77 B Est. | API Key | ✓ | ✓ | Intermediate |
| VirusTotal | 77 B Est. | API Key | ✓ | ? | Intermediate |
Free Anti-malware APIs (No Auth)
These APIs require no API key or signup. Start using them immediately.
Try It in 5 Minutes: URLScan.io
Quick implementation example using URLScan.io.
Using curl
curl -X POST https://urlscan.io/api/v1/scan/ -H "API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{"url":"https://example.com","visibility":"public"}' JavaScript
const url = "https://urlscan.io/about-api/";
// Replace headers or query params with the values required by this API.
const response = await fetch(url, {
headers: {
"X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
}
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Anti-malware APIs are available?
There are 15 Anti-malware APIs in our directory as of 2026.
Are there free Anti-malware APIs?
Yes, 1 Anti-malware APIs require no authentication and are completely free to use.
What is the easiest Anti-malware API to use?
URLScan.io is one of the easiest to get started with. It is rated as intermediate-level and uses apiKey authentication.
Do I need an API key for Anti-malware APIs?
It depends. 1 APIs need no authentication, 14 require an API key, and 0 use OAuth.