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GoFile vs MobileAPI

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

APIGoFileDEAD0MobileAPIDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%0.0%
Uptime · 30d0.0%0.0%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

GoFile vs MobileAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, GoFile or MobileAPI?

Both are neck-and-neck — GoFile and MobileAPI each measure 0.0% 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.

Do GoFile and MobileAPI need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — GoFile uses an API key and MobileAPI 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 GoFile and MobileAPI from the browser?

Only GoFile is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. MobileAPI needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are GoFile and MobileAPI free for commercial use?

GoFile has unclear commercial terms, and MobileAPI 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.