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GoFile vs Screenshotbase

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

APIGoFileDEAD0ScreenshotbaseDEAD0
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 Screenshotbase: common questions

Which is more reliable, GoFile or Screenshotbase?

Both are neck-and-neck — GoFile and Screenshotbase 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 Screenshotbase need an API key?

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

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

Are GoFile and Screenshotbase free for commercial use?

GoFile has unclear commercial terms, and Screenshotbase 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.