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GoldBean vs inspirehep.net

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

APIGoldBeanNEW—inspirehep.netNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

GoldBean vs inspirehep.net: common questions

Which is more reliable, GoldBean or inspirehep.net?

On our scheduled checks, inspirehep.net leads on measured uptime — GoldBean at —% versus inspirehep.net at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do GoldBean and inspirehep.net need an API key?

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

Can I call GoldBean and inspirehep.net from the browser?

Yes — both GoldBean and inspirehep.net 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 GoldBean and inspirehep.net free for commercial use?

GoldBean has unclear commercial terms, and inspirehep.net 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.