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Diffbot API vs TensorFeed

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

APIDiffbot APIHEALTHY80TensorFeedHEALTHY97
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms1144306
P95 · ms4885752
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionFree — no key (static JSON feed endpoints)
Rate limitUnpublished120 req/window · 119 remaining · resets 60
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Diffbot API vs TensorFeed: common questions

Which is more reliable, Diffbot API or TensorFeed?

Both are neck-and-neck — Diffbot API and TensorFeed 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 TensorFeed?

TensorFeed has the lower median latency in our checks — Diffbot API responds in 1144 ms versus TensorFeed at 306 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 TensorFeed need an API key?

TensorFeed needs no key, while Diffbot API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for TensorFeed first.

Can I call Diffbot API and TensorFeed from the browser?

Yes — both Diffbot API and TensorFeed 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 TensorFeed free for commercial use?

Diffbot API has unclear commercial terms, and TensorFeed 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.