GoldBean vs Not Human Search
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
GoldBean vs Not Human Search: common questions
Which is more reliable, GoldBean or Not Human Search?
Both are neck-and-neck — GoldBean and Not Human Search 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 Not Human Search?
Not Human Search has the lower median latency in our checks — GoldBean responds in 875 ms versus Not Human Search at 239 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 Not Human Search need an API key?
Not Human Search needs no key, while GoldBean requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Not Human Search first.
Can I call GoldBean and Not Human Search from the browser?
Yes — both GoldBean and Not Human Search 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 Not Human Search free for commercial use?
GoldBean has unclear commercial terms, and Not Human Search 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.