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Diffbot API vs GoldBean

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIDiffbot APIHEALTHY80GoldBeanHEALTHY83
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms1144875
P95 · ms48853393
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Diffbot API vs GoldBean: common questions

Which is more reliable, Diffbot API or GoldBean?

Both are neck-and-neck — Diffbot API and GoldBean each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, Diffbot API or GoldBean?

GoldBean has the lower median latency in our checks — Diffbot API responds in 1144 ms versus GoldBean at 875 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do Diffbot API and GoldBean need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Diffbot API uses an API key and GoldBean uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call Diffbot API and GoldBean from the browser?

Yes — both Diffbot API and GoldBean send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Diffbot API and GoldBean free for commercial use?

Diffbot API has unclear commercial terms, and GoldBean has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.