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.
Last updated: April 2026
Quick Comparison: Top 10 Anti-malware APIs
| Name | Auth | HTTPS | CORS | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AbuseIPDB | API Key | ✓ | ? | Intermediate |
| AlienVault Open Threat Exchange (OTX) | API Key | ✓ | ? | Intermediate |
| CAPEsandbox | API Key | ✓ | ? | Intermediate |
| Google Safe Browsing | API Key | ✓ | ? | Intermediate |
| MalDatabase | API Key | ✓ | ? | Intermediate |
| MalShare | API Key | ✓ | ✗ | Intermediate |
| MalwareBazaar | API Key | ✓ | ? | Intermediate |
| Metacert | API Key | ✓ | ? | Intermediate |
| NoPhishy | API Key | ✓ | ✓ | Intermediate |
| Phisherman | 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: URLhaus
Quick implementation example using URLhaus.
Using curl
curl https://urlhaus-api.abuse.ch/
JavaScript
const url = "https://urlhaus-api.abuse.ch/";
const response = await fetch(url);
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data); New to APIs? Read our Getting Started Guide →
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?
URLhaus is one of the easiest to get started with. It is rated as beginner-level and requires no 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.