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GoldBean vs Keen IO

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

APIGoldBeanNEW—Keen IONEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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GoldBean vs Keen IO: common questions

Which is more reliable, GoldBean or Keen IO?

On our scheduled checks, Keen IO leads on measured uptime — GoldBean at —% versus Keen IO 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 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.