GoldBean vs Keen IO
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
GoldBean vs Keen IO: common questions
Which is more reliable, GoldBean or Keen IO?
Both are neck-and-neck — GoldBean and Keen IO 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 Keen IO?
Keen IO has the lower median latency in our checks — GoldBean responds in 875 ms versus Keen IO at 667 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 Keen IO need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — GoldBean uses an API key and Keen IO 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 GoldBean and Keen IO from the browser?
Only GoldBean is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Keen IO needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are GoldBean and Keen IO free for commercial use?
GoldBean has unclear commercial terms, and Keen IO 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.