GoldBean vs NASA APOD
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
GoldBean vs NASA APOD: common questions
Which is more reliable, GoldBean or NASA APOD?
On our scheduled checks, GoldBean leads on measured uptime — GoldBean at 100% versus NASA APOD at 0.0% 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 NASA APOD need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — GoldBean uses an API key and NASA APOD 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 NASA APOD from the browser?
Yes — both GoldBean and NASA APOD 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 NASA APOD free for commercial use?
GoldBean has unclear commercial terms, and NASA APOD allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.