GoldBean vs inspirehep.net
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
GoldBean vs inspirehep.net: common questions
Which is more reliable, GoldBean or inspirehep.net?
Both are neck-and-neck — GoldBean and inspirehep.net 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, GoldBean or inspirehep.net?
inspirehep.net has the lower median latency in our checks — GoldBean responds in 875 ms versus inspirehep.net at 514 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 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.